Lund University Overview
Organisation
With eight faculties and many research centres and specialised schools, Lund University is one of the largest institutes for research and higher education in Scandanvia; and is the strongest research university in Sweden.
The majority of the University is located in Lund, but there are also campuses in the nearby towns of Malmö and Helsingborg.
Collaboration
We cooperate extensively with other universities, colleges and research institutes around the world. An example is Øresund University, which is run by Lund University and 13 other Swedish and Danish universities. Our university is the only Nordic member of Universitas 21, a global organisation made up of 16 other universities from around the world. We are also a member of The League of European Research Universities (LERU), an association of twelve universities offering high-quality teaching within an environment of internationally competitive research.
Universitas 21 and LERU - networks
Teaching
Programmes and courses cover traditional academic disciplines as well as specialised areas like commercial aviation and the performing arts. The presence of many cutting edge research groups ensures teaching is linked to real world issues and advances. Education programmes for employees in the public and private sectors are another important component of the University’s activities.
Outlook
The hallmarks of Lund University are a democratic philosophy, critical thinking, concern for the global environment and ethnic and social diversity. Other values important to Lund University include humour, innovation and a humanist perspective.
History
The tradition of learning in Lund goes back to the Middle Ages. The University was founded in 1666. It has since evolved into a modern centre of research and higher education and now enjoys a leading position, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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