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Lund University

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Overview

Founded in 1666, the Lunds Universitet (Lund University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lund (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Skane County. This institution also has branch campuses in Malmo, Helsingborg and Ljungbyhed. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Lunds Universitet (LU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Lunds Universitet (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 358-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Lund University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Lund University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Lund University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Lund University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Lund University
Colours Dark blue and bronze
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Campus Location

Address PO Box 117
Lund
221 00 Skane County
Sweden
Lund University Phone Number +46 (46) 222 00 00
Lund University Fax Number +46 (46) 222 47 20
Other locations Malmo, Helsingborg and Ljungbyhed

Lund University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Lund University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Lund University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Lund University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Lund University.

Lund University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Lund University's admission information.

Lund University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Lund University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Lund University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Lund University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Lund University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Lund University has more than 5100 international students.

Lund University's Admission Office Admission Office

Lund University
Lund 221 00
(46) 222 01 00


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Lund University.

Lund University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Lund University has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Lund University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Lund University's Control Type Control Type

Lund University is a public higher education institution.


Lund University's Entity Type Entity Type

Lund University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Lund University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Lund University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Lund University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Lund University's main facilities:


Lund University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Lund University's Library


Lund University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Lund University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Lund University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Lund University's main services:


Lund University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Lund University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Lund University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Lund University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Lund University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Lund University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Lund University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1852


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lund University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lund University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Utrecht Network
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • Universitas 21 (U21)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Lund University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Lund University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Lund University's Facebook page Lund University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Lund University's Twitter page Lund University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Lund University's YouTube channel Lund University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Lund University's Instagram page Lund University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Lund University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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