Why Choose Our University?

Here are some reasons why coming to Lund is so worthwhile. There's more, but these are some of the best...

Highest quality education and research

Lund University is ranked as one of the best universities in Europe by several different, and respected, ranking studies. There are over 500 professors actively involved in cutting edge teaching and research, across a broad range of fields.

Ranking information 

Presentation of Lund University 

There are currently no tuition fees

The Swedish government currently subsidises all national and international students and thus universities do not charge students tuition fees. Sweden invests an above average amount of money into education giving a world class education at a very competitive price. The Swedish government has recently announced that fees for foreign students will be introduced in the autumn term of 2011 (term commencing August 2011). The fees will apply to students outside the EU/EEA.

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Lund is the best place to live in Sweden

Lund is the best place to live in Sweden (Fokus magazine, June 2007). The municipality is one of the safest and wealthiest, and the population is the youngest. Lund is home to world leading companies. Lund is part of, the Öresund region, which encompasses both Sweden and Denmark and is a recognised European centre of research and innovation.

'Lund Best Place to Live in Sweden' - The Local.se, June 2007 (External site, new window)   

City of Lund official website (External site, new window) 

The Öresund Region - One of Europes leading centres for research and education (External site, new window) 

Sweden is one of the best countries in the world to live in

Global studies show that Sweden is one of the safest, most environmentally aware and peaceful countries in the world. It is one of the most creative, the most globalised, the most IT connected and has one of the most competitive economies. Respect for individual rights means it is the best country in which to be a woman, or a child.

Read about Sweden’s position in global top tens 

Life in Sweden, practical information and advice (External site, new window)  

International Students are well supported

Lund has a long history of welcoming international students and the university has largest number of international students in Sweden. The region is culturally diverse and english is the second language of most Swedes. Social life is lively, varied and exciting.

Future Students 

The City of Lund

Lund has a unique feeling with many positive qualities arising from a blend of the old and new. The medieval streets, the impressive architecture of the university and its often eccentric traditions come together with cutting edge research, high quality teaching and a large student population to create a world leading learning environment.

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City of Innovations

Lund is in southern Sweden which is a renowned for academic and business development. Lund is home to Sweden’s largest science park which, in turn, is part of Medicon Valley, one of the worlds top clusters for biomedical and science innovation. Tetra Pak and Gambro have both grown from Lund and Sony Ericsson, and Astra Zeneca, are firmly established here.

City of Nations

Ask any student what makes studying at Lund special and, chances are, they'll say the Nations. These are 13 different student social clubs, spread across the city, each one having their own unique character. They offer food, drink, a place to party, live music and accommodation. They are the centre of the student social scene and offer a quick, and easy, way into student life in Sweden.

The Nations 

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