- Your destination
- Lund, Sweden
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €0
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
One of Scandinavia’s largest universities, distinctive for hosting the MAX IV synchrotron and ESS neutron facilities alongside engineering (LTH).
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Large comprehensive university with a strong English-taught catalogue.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Swedish / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Swedish / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Swedish / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — Master (also in English) | Master | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: English or Swedish depending on programme. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
An eligible upper secondary qualification. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree. Some programmes require specific prior courses.
Language requirements
English-taught programmes require English 6 or an equivalent test (commonly IELTS 6.5); Swedish-taught programmes require Swedish proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Upper secondary certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- English language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical autumn intake: applications ≈ mid-October to mid-January; spring intake ≈ mid-August to mid-September.
How to apply
universityadmissions.se · Admissions portal →
National joint application via universityadmissions.se.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- universityadmissions.se
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ mid-October
- Applications close
- 15 January (autumn) / 15 September (spring)
- Documents to submit
- Upload documents to universityadmissions.se; certified copies/translations for some.
- Note
- National joint application; late applications only if places remain.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.lu.se
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- +46 46 222 00 00
- Address
- Box 117, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
Admission contact verified against an official university/alliance page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- Lund University official website
https://www.lu.se - Lund University — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply/tuition-fees - Lund University — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply - University Admissions Sweden — autumn 2027 national admission rounds
https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/key-dates-and-deadlines/autumn-semester-dates/ - KTH — student union membership is optional at state-run universities
https://www.kth.se/blogs/president/2023/03/student-democracy-worth-protecting - Study in Sweden — fees and optional student union membership
https://studyinsweden.se/plan-your-studies/fees-costs/ - University Admissions Sweden – Who is required to pay fees?
https://www.universityadmissions.se/ - Study in Sweden – Information for EU citizens
https://studyinsweden.se/ - KTH — student union membership is optional at state-run universities
https://www.kth.se/blogs/president/2023/03/student-democracy-worth-protecting - Study in Sweden — fees and optional student union membership
https://studyinsweden.se/plan-your-studies/fees-costs/ - Chalmers — compulsory student union membership
https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/your-studies/rights-and-obligations/ - Chalmers Student Union — membership fees
https://chalmersstudentkar.se/faq-general - University Admissions Sweden — autumn 2027 national admission rounds
https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/key-dates-and-deadlines/autumn-semester-dates/