Lund University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Lund University

Lund University is the #1 choice for international students in Sweden, with one-third of all students choosing Lund University programmes. International students appreciate the University because of its wide range of more than 140 international degree...
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Lund University is the #1 choice for international students in Sweden, with one-third of all students choosing Lund University programmes. International students appreciate the University because of its wide range of more than 140 international degree programmes, as well as exchange and PhD studies, and strong rankings performance. Lund University is ranked 75th in the world in the World University Rankings 2025 and 3rd in the world for sustainability. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the University also received high world rankings for several subject areas, including geography, environmental sciences, architecture, nursing, finance and marketing.

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Student life

The University’s campus is located in the charming, medieval university town of Lund. Because of its unique combination of traditional student organisations, academic societies and student unions, Lund is considered by many to be the best student city in Sweden. This vast number of student groups ensures that there are plenty of events and activities all year round. Lund University also has campuses located in the nearby cities of Helsingborg and Malmö.

In Lund, students can experience the rich history and cultural heritage of a Swedish medieval university town and, at the same time, be part of the dynamic and international atmosphere created by Lund University students and staff. Moreover, Lund is only 10 minutes away from Sweden’s third largest city Malmö and 35 minutes from the international airport in Copenhagen, making it a great hub for travel throughout Sweden and Europe.

International students

Lund University offers a global class environment where students gain multicultural perspectives and have the opportunity to network with people from around the world. The institution aims to provide an open and informal study experience. Currently, Lund University has around 47 000 students, 20% of which are international students (44% on Master's programmes). In Lund, you will find a truly international campus, with students of as many as 130 different nationalities.

Financial aid

The Lund University Global Scholarship is the University’s main scholarship and is open to international students who are citizens of non-EU/EEA countries. This is a merit-based scholarship that students can apply for after they have applied for degree studies with the University.

Lund University also has a competitive scholarship programme aimed at outstanding students from Africa who have excelled academically at one of the universities that are a part of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). This scholarship is based on academic merit and designed to support talented individuals in their educational pursuits.

National scholarships, such as the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship, are another type of financial aid. It should also be mentioned that the University has agreements with local funding organisations in several countries.

Employability

Proving its dedication to high-quality education, the University was ranked as a top 100 university for graduate employability in the Global University Employability Ranking 2018.

Students in Lund are given excellent opportunities for business interaction, as the city, with its unique, world-class environment for technology, knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship, hosts an impressive breadth of global companies.

Studying at Lund University

Lund University offers over 100 Master's programmes, 10 Bachelor’s programmes in English and around 700 courses suitable for exchange students, covering the following subjects:

Architecture & design
Business, economics & management
Engineering & technology
Environment & sustainability
Fine & performing arts
Humanities & theology
International studies & social sciences
Law
Medicine & health
Science

Find Lund University on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Make sure to also listen to the Lund University International Podcast!

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About Lund University

Lund University is the #1 choice for international students in Sweden, with one-third of all students choosing Lund University programmes. International students appreciate the University because of its wide range of more than 140 international degree...
Read more

Lund University is the #1 choice for international students in Sweden, with one-third of all students choosing Lund University programmes. International students appreciate the University because of its wide range of more than 140 international degree programmes, as well as exchange and PhD studies, and strong rankings performance. Lund University is ranked 75th in the world in the World University Rankings 2025 and 3rd in the world for sustainability. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the University also received high world rankings for several subject areas, including geography, environmental sciences, architecture, nursing, finance and marketing.

Would you like to further discover Lund University and receive tailored updates? Subscribe to our newsletter!

Student life

The University’s campus is located in the charming, medieval university town of Lund. Because of its unique combination of traditional student organisations, academic societies and student unions, Lund is considered by many to be the best student city in Sweden. This vast number of student groups ensures that there are plenty of events and activities all year round. Lund University also has campuses located in the nearby cities of Helsingborg and Malmö.

In Lund, students can experience the rich history and cultural heritage of a Swedish medieval university town and, at the same time, be part of the dynamic and international atmosphere created by Lund University students and staff. Moreover, Lund is only 10 minutes away from Sweden’s third largest city Malmö and 35 minutes from the international airport in Copenhagen, making it a great hub for travel throughout Sweden and Europe.

International students

Lund University offers a global class environment where students gain multicultural perspectives and have the opportunity to network with people from around the world. The institution aims to provide an open and informal study experience. Currently, Lund University has around 47 000 students, 20% of which are international students (44% on Master's programmes). In Lund, you will find a truly international campus, with students of as many as 130 different nationalities.

Financial aid

The Lund University Global Scholarship is the University’s main scholarship and is open to international students who are citizens of non-EU/EEA countries. This is a merit-based scholarship that students can apply for after they have applied for degree studies with the University.

Lund University also has a competitive scholarship programme aimed at outstanding students from Africa who have excelled academically at one of the universities that are a part of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). This scholarship is based on academic merit and designed to support talented individuals in their educational pursuits.

National scholarships, such as the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship, are another type of financial aid. It should also be mentioned that the University has agreements with local funding organisations in several countries.

Employability

Proving its dedication to high-quality education, the University was ranked as a top 100 university for graduate employability in the Global University Employability Ranking 2018.

Students in Lund are given excellent opportunities for business interaction, as the city, with its unique, world-class environment for technology, knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship, hosts an impressive breadth of global companies.

Studying at Lund University

Lund University offers over 100 Master's programmes, 10 Bachelor’s programmes in English and around 700 courses suitable for exchange students, covering the following subjects:

Architecture & design
Business, economics & management
Engineering & technology
Environment & sustainability
Fine & performing arts
Humanities & theology
International studies & social sciences
Law
Medicine & health
Science

Find Lund University on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Make sure to also listen to the Lund University International Podcast!

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (3)

Fine Arts - Bachelor's Programme

Music, Folk- and World Music - Bachelor's Programme

Music, Individual Programme - Bachelor's Programme

Business and Management (2)

Economy and Society - Bachelor's Programme

International Business - Bachelor's Programme

Life Sciences and Medicine (1)

Biomedicine - Bachelor's Programme

Natural Sciences (3)

Sciences, Mathematics - Bachelor's programme

Sciences, Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science - Bachelor's programme

Sciences, Physics - Bachelor's programme

Social Sciences and Management (1)

Development Studies - Bachelor of Science Programme

Arts and Humanities (33)

Archaeology - Theory and Practice - Master's Programme

Architecture - Master's Programme

Church Music, Organ and Keyboard - Master's Programme

Digital Architecture and Emergent Futures - Master's Programme

East and Central European Studies - Master's Programme

Fine Arts - Master's Programme

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Business and Management (14)

Accounting and Finance - Master's Programme (One Year)

Economics - Master's Programme (Two Years)

Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Master's Programme (One Year)

European and International Trade and Tax Law - Master's Programme

Finance - Master's Programme (One Year)

Global Development, Population and Economic Change - Master's Programme

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Engineering and Technology (13)

Computational Science, Scientific Computing - Master's Programme

Data Analytics and Business Economics - Master's Programme

Embedded Electronics Engineering - Master's Programme

Energy-efficient and Environmental Building Design - Master's Programme

Food Systems - EIT Master's Programme

Industrial Design - Master's Programme

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Life Sciences and Medicine (14)

Applied Computational Science, Biology - Master's Programme

Biology, Animal Ecology - Master's Programme

Biology, Aquatic Ecology - Master's Programme

Biology, Conservation Biology - Master's Programme

Biology, Evolutionary Biology - Master's Programme

Biology, General - Master's Programme

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Natural Sciences (29)

Applied Computational Science, Chemistry - Master's Programme

Applied Computational Science, Environmental Science - Master's Programme

Applied Computational Science, Geology - Master's Programme

Applied Computational Science, Physical Geography - Master's Programme

Astrophysics - Master's Programme

Chemistry, Biochemistry - Master's Programme

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University information

General

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

90+

International Baccalaureate

30+

GPA

2.8+

Total students

22,865

UG students

61%

PG students

39%

International students

6,365

UG students

36%

PG students

64%

Total faculty staff

3,058

Domestic staff

57%

Int'l staff

43%

Rankings & Ratings

Lund University is one of the top public universities in Lund, Sweden. It is ranked #75 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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2012
#71
2014
#67
2015
#60
2016
#=70
2017
#73
2018
#=78
2019
#92
2020
#92
2021
#97
2022
#87
2023
#95
2024
#=85
2025
#75

Ranking criteria

Overall

65.6

Academic Reputation

68.3

Citations per Faculty

44.6

Employment Outcomes

86.5

Employer Reputation

52.5

Faculty Student Ratio

55.5

International Faculty Ratio

97.4

International Research Network

96.7

International Student Ratio

73.4

Sustainability

99.6

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Lund Campus Campus

Paradisgatan 2

Lund

SE

221 00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What programmes does Lund University offer?

Lund University offers over 100 Master's programmes, 10 Bachelor's programmes in English and around 700 courses suitable for exchange students, covering a wide range of subjects.

Learn more about the programmes at the Lund University website

How do I apply for studies at Lund University?

In order to apply, you will need to follow the following steps:

1. Find your programme or course at lunduniversity.lu.se, check if you meet the entry requirements, and then click on Apply

2. Create an account at Universityadmissions.se

3. Submit your supporting documents

4. Pay the application fee

Learn more about when how to apply at the Lund University website

What are the admissions criteria?

The admissions criteria for Lund University vary depending on the level of study (Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D.) and the specific programme.

The general admissions requirements are listed below, but please note that there may be some other country- and programme-specific requirements for you to consider.

Bachelor's level studies:

All students must have successfully completed their upper secondary education and be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognised test, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

Master's level studies:

Having a Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university and demonstrating proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognised test, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or the equivalent. Most programmes at Lund University require a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Learn more about the Entry Requirements at the Lund University website

When do I apply for studies at Lund University?

The main application period for international students is mid October–15 January for all programmes starting in the autumn semester (late August) each year.

Learn more about when to apply for studies at the Lund University website

Are there any scholarships available for international students?

The Lund University Global Scholarship is the University’s main scholarship and is open to international students who are citizens of non-EU/EEA countries. This is a merit-based scholarship that students can apply for after they have applied for degree studies with the University.

Lund University also has a competitive scholarship programme aimed at outstanding students from Africa who have excelled academically at one of the universities that are part of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). This scholarship is based on academic merit and is designed to support talented individuals in their educational pursuits.

National scholarships, such as the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship, are another type of financial aid. It should also be mentioned that the University has agreements with local funding organisations in several countries.

Learn more about scholarships and awards at the Lund University website

Lund Campus, Lund Sweden

# 75QS World University Rankings

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Available programmes

Bachelor(5) UG(5)

Fine Arts - Bachelor's Programme

Music, Folk- and World Music - Bachelor's Programme

Music, Individual Programme - Bachelor's Programme

Economy and Society - Bachelor's Programme

International Business - Bachelor's Programme

Biomedicine - Bachelor's Programme

Sciences, Mathematics - Bachelor's programme

Sciences, Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science - Bachelor's programme

Sciences, Physics - Bachelor's programme

Development Studies - Bachelor of Science Programme

Master(6) PG(6)

Archaeology - Theory and Practice - Master's Programme

Architecture - Master's Programme

Church Music, Organ and Keyboard - Master's Programme

Digital Architecture and Emergent Futures - Master's Programme

East and Central European Studies - Master's Programme

Fine Arts - Master's Programme

Language and Linguistics, Classical Languages - Master's Programme

Language and Linguistics, Cognitive Semiotics - Master's Programme

Language and Linguistics, English - Master's Programme

Language and Linguistics, Linguistics - Master's Programme

Language and Linguistics, Modern Languages - Master's Programme

Language and Linguistics, Swedish as a Second Language - Master's Programme

Language and Linguistics, Swedish/Scandinavian Languages - Master's Programme

Literature - Culture - Media, Children's and Adolescent Literature - Master's Programme

Literature - Culture - Media, English Literature - Master's Programme

Literature - Culture - Media, General Literature - Master's Programme

Literature - Culture - Media, German Literature - Master's Programme

Literature - Culture - Media, Russian Literature - Master's Programme

Literature - Culture - Media, Scandinavian Studies - Master's Programme

Literature - Culture - Media, Spanish Literature - Master's Programme

Music, Composition - Master's Programme

Music, Composition Diploma - Master's Programme

Music, Guitar - Master's Programme

Music, Harpsichord - Master's Programme

Music, Interpretation Diploma - Master's Programme

Music, Jazz Improvisation - Master's Programme

Music, Piano - Master's Programme

Music, Recorder - Master's Programme

Music, Symphony Orchestra Instrument - Master's Programme

Music, Vocal Studies - Master's Programme

Performing Arts as Critical Practice - Master's Programme

Religious Roots of Europe - Master's Programme

Sustainable Urban Design - Master's programme

Accounting and Finance - Master's Programme (One Year)

Economics - Master's Programme (Two Years)

Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Master's Programme (One Year)

European and International Trade and Tax Law - Master's Programme

Finance - Master's Programme (One Year)

Global Development, Population and Economic Change - Master's Programme

International Development and Management - Master's programme

International Marketing & Brand Management - Master's Programme (One Year)

International Strategic Management - Master's Programme (One Year)

Management - Master's Programme (One Year)

Managing People, Knowledge & Change - Master's Programme (One Year)

Service Management, Retailing and Consumption - Master's programme

Service Management, Supply Chain Management - Master's programme

Service Management, Sustainable Service Management - Master's programme

Computational Science, Scientific Computing - Master's Programme

Data Analytics and Business Economics - Master's Programme

Embedded Electronics Engineering - Master's Programme

Energy-efficient and Environmental Building Design - Master's Programme