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Lunds Universitet

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Overview

Lunds Universitet (Lund University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lund, Skane County, Sweden. This institution also has branch campuses in Malmo, Helsingborg and Ljungbyhed. Established in 1666, Lunds Universitet (LU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet. LU provides programs and courses 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. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 360-year-old Swedish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Lunds Universitet's Control Typepublic

Entity

Lunds Universitet's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Lunds Universitet' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Lunds Universitet's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Lund University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym LU
Founded 1666
Motto Ad utrumque
Prepared for both
Colours Dark blue and bronze
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Location

Address PO Box 117
Lund
221 00 Skane County
Sweden
Lunds Universitet's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Lunds Universitet Phone Number (46) 222 00 00
Lunds Universitet Fax Number (46) 222 47 20
Other locations Malmo, Helsingborg and Ljungbyhed

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Website

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Lund University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Lunds Universitet is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1852


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lunds Universitet'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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Lunds Universitet as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Lunds Universitet Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Lunds Universitet 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 Lunds Universitet's academic range and degree level offering.



Lunds Universitet: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Lunds Universitet Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Lunds Universitet Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Lunds Universitet categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Lunds Universitet.



Lunds Universitet: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Lunds Universitet Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Lunds Universitet website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Lunds Universitet Admission Info


Lunds Universitet's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Lunds Universitet is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Lunds Universitet's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Lunds Universitet has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Lunds Universitet 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Lunds Universitet's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Lund University has more than 5100 international students.


Lunds Universitet's Admission Office Admission Office

Lund University
Lund 221 00
(46) 222 01 00


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Lunds Universitet's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Lunds Universitet Size and Profile


Lunds Universitet's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Lunds UniversitetThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Lunds Universitet's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Lunds Universitet's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Lunds Universitet's Control Type Control Type

Lunds Universitet is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Lunds Universitet's Entity Type Entity Type

Lunds Universitet is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Lunds Universitet's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Lunds Universitet's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Lunds Universitet's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Lunds Universitet adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Lunds Universitet's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Lunds Universitet is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Lunds Universitet Facilities


Lunds Universitet's Library University Library

Yes Visit Lunds Universitet's Library


Lunds Universitet's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Lunds Universitet's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Lunds Universitet's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Lunds Universitet Services


Lunds Universitet's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Lunds Universitet's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Lunds Universitet's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Lunds Universitet's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Lunds Universitet's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Lunds Universitet Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Lunds Universitet consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Lunds Universitet
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Lund School of Economics and Management
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Academies of Performing and Visual Arts

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Memberships and Affiliations

Lunds Universitet Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lunds Universitet'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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lunds Universitet public or private?

Lunds Universitet is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Lunds Universitet profit or non-profit?

Lunds Universitet is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Lunds Universitet in terms of enrollment?

Lunds UniversitetThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Lunds Universitet in terms of academic staff?

Lunds Universitet's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is Lunds Universitet a coeducational institution?

Lunds Universitet is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Lunds Universitet use?

Lunds Universitet adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Lunds Universitet affiliated with?

None.

Does Lunds Universitet admit international students?

Yes. Lund University has more than 5100 international students.

What is Lunds Universitet's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Lunds Universitet 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Lunds Universitet LU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Lunds Universitet LU located?

Lunds Universitet is located in Lund, Skane County, Sweden. Address: PO Box 117.

Is Lunds Universitet LU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Lunds Universitet is accredited by Utbildningsdepartementet (since 1852).

Does Lunds Universitet offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Lunds Universitet offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Lunds Universitet have a university library?

Yes

Does Lunds Universitet provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Lunds Universitet have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Lunds Universitet offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Lunds Universitet offer career services?

Not reported

Does Lunds Universitet offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Lunds Universitet have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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