Lund Universityis rankednumber 1 in the worldfor sustainability according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, making us a global leader in environmental and social impact and governance. In addition, Lund University is ranked72nd in the worldin the World University Rankings 2026,and achieves strong positions in subject areas such as geography, environmental sciences, architecture, finance and marketing.
Lund University is the top choice for international students in Sweden, with one-third of all students choosing Lund University programmes. International students value the University's wide range of more than 140 international degree programmes, as well as opportunities for exchange and PhD studies.
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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 46 000 students, 28% of which are international students (70% on Master's programmes). In Lund, you will find a truly international campus, with students of as many as 130 different nationalities.
Financial aid
TheLund University Global Scholarshipis 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 theSwedish 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 Universityoffers over 100 Master's programmes, 10 Bachelor’s programmes in English and around 700 courses suitable for exchange students, covering the following subject areas:
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