Common questions about studying at Lund University
Yes. As an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, you can study at Lund University without paying tuition fees - the same as Swedish students. You'll still need to cover living costs and, if required, show proof of funds.
Non-EU/EEA students pay tuition at Lund University: roughly €13,800/year for Bachelor's programmes and €15,200/year for Master's programmes, on top of the SEK 900 application fee and a residence permit. See ODIN's international student guide at /international for the full breakdown.
Lund University has around 46,000 students, of whom about 31% are international.
Lund University offers 140+ programmes taught fully in English, alongside its Swedish-taught programmes.
Budget roughly SEK 9,000–12,500 per month for accommodation, food, and daily costs. Based on Lund University's official example student budget. This covers essentials but not travel or big one-off purchases.
Yes, but not for every student (For eligible exchange and fee-paying students only). Apply for housing as soon as you're admitted, since demand is high.
Yes. Lund University has student nations (13+ of them) that run social events, housing, and traditions - a distinctive part of student life at Lund and Uppsala in particular.
Based on applicant demand, the most popular programmes at Lund University are Law, Economics, Medicine.
Lund University is ranked #2 in ODIN's Swedish University Index, a composite ranking built specifically for students choosing a university in Sweden (see /methodology for how it's calculated).
The Lund University profile is compiled from public sources we try to keep current. Always visit the official website and verify the data and content.
