Lund University
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Lund University is in Lund, Sweden. Tuition for international students: SEK 375,000–SEK 390,000 (≈ US$37,800–39,300) total (reference). Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: Autumn; application fee SEK 900. Scholarships: 1 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition SEK 375,000 total (≈ US$37,800) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Lund · 22 km from MMX airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“This selective, merit-based scholarship programme is designed to recognise top academic students from outside the EU/EEA who are applying for degree programmes at Lund University.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (4)“All students must prove that they meet the English language requirements.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“some students might be able to show their English proficiency through previous studies.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL internet-based score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS (Academic) total score 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | No conditional admissionSources (1)“This means that you cannot be offered conditional admission and therefore cannot apply until you have graduated from your upper secondary studies and have your final transcripts.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“ten of our Bachelor's programmes are taught entirely in English and are open to eligible international students.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Lund University Global Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (4)
“This selective, merit-based scholarship programme is designed to recognise top academic students from outside the EU/EEA who are applying for degree programmes at Lund University.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Grants may cover part or all of the tuition fees.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarships cover tuition fees only – living costs are not included.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You are applying in a regular application round to Master's level studies leading to a degree at Lund University, or, exceptionally, for one of the Bachelor's programmes in Development Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Physical Geography.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Development Studies · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor's programme • 3 years • 180 credits”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“After completing the programme you get your Degree of Bachelor of Science in Development Studies, 180 credits.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Business · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor's programme • 3 years • 180 credits”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) offers a three-year Bachelor's programme in International Business.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Autumn Source (1)“Note that the Bachelor's programmes only start in autumn.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | SEK 900 one-time (≈ US$91) Source (1)“Citizens of countries outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland must pay an application fee of SEK 900 (approximately EUR 80) to University Admissions in Sweden.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Not accepted Source (1)“no extra programme-specific documents, such as a statement of purpose or recommendation letters, are required or considered.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Not accepted Source (1)“no extra programme-specific documents, such as a statement of purpose or recommendation letters, are required or considered.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“therefore cannot apply until you have graduated from your upper secondary studies and have your final transcripts.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Autumn intake | Jan 15Source (2)“Mid-October to 15 January for studies starting in the autumn semester (August/September).”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Autumn Semester 2027 Apply by 15 January.”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Development Studies: SEK 375,000 total (≈ US$37,800) (reference) International Business: SEK 390,000 total (≈ US$39,300) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (4)
“Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 375,000”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 390,000”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)“To find somewhere to live in Lund or Helsingborg, most international students apply through LU Accommodation (a part of Student Services at Lund University).”www.lunduniversity.lu.se ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Lund |
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| Nearest major airport | Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), about 22 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q218506 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).