All Levels
Part or full tuition
Lund University
Lund, Sweden
"A comprehensive research university in southern Sweden"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#72 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Lund University
Lund University is a public research university in southern Sweden, founded in 1666. It has campuses in Lund, Malmo and Helsingborg. It covers engineering, science, law, social sciences, economics and management, medicine, humanities, and fine and performing arts. About 28% of its students are international, from around 130 countries. It offers a large number of bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English.
Rankings & Recognition
#72
Ranked #72 (joint) in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#71 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
LERU (League of European Research Universities)
Universitas 21
Association of Swedish HEIs (SUHF)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Lund University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
80.1#
Employer Reputation
64.1#
Faculty / Student
68.1#
Citations / Faculty
56.6#
Intl. Faculty
98.8#
Intl. Students
82.0#
Intl. Research Network
97.1#
Employment Outcomes
96.1#
Sustainability
98.8#
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Key Facts
1666
Founded
23,247
Total Students
6,626
International Students
3,105
Faculty
Lund, Malmo, Helsingborg
Campuses
Popular Programs
Economics and Management
Development Studies
International Business
Engineering (LTH)
Industrial Design
Public Health
Application Details
Application Route
universityadmissions.se
Application Fee
SEK 900 (non-EU/EEA)
Autumn 2027 Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Results (Master's)
1 April 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (English 6)
|
6.5, no band below 5.5 |
|
TOEFL iBT (from 21 Jan 2026)
|
4.5, no section below 4 |
|
TOEFL iBT (older tests)
|
90, writing 20 |
|
PTE Academic
|
62 (writing 61) |
|
Cambridge C1 Advanced
|
180 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
Residence permit for studies
Post-Study Work
Up to 12 months (job-seeking)
Green Card Pathway
Work permit route
Financials
Application Fee
SEK 900
Avg Scholarship
Part or full tuition (Global)
Career Outcomes
88%
Placement Ratio
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 3,105
International Staff — 45%
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Lund University's main campus is in the city of Lund, with further campuses in Malmo and Helsingborg in the Skane region.
Campus Details
3
campuses (Lund
Malmo
Helsingborg)
23
247
students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 14 to 23 C
Coldest (Jan): -1 to 3 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Student housing and private rental
Dining
Dining: Campus restaurants and cafes
Health & Wellness
Insurance: FAS+ state cover for fee-payers
Activities & Clubs
Student nations
Unions
Clubs
Sports
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
23,247
International Students
6,626
Undergraduate
61.1%
Postgraduate
38.9%
Cost Deep-Dive
BSc Development Studies
SEK 375,000 total
BSc International Business
SEK 390,000 total
Economics Master's (2 yrs)
SEK 300,000 total
Living Costs (Migrationsverket)
SEK 10,656 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in the autumn semester (late August). For autumn 2027, the first admissions round on universityadmissions.se opens on 16 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027; fees and documents are due by 1 February 2027. Master's results are published on 1 April and bachelor's results on 8 April. A second round (15 March - 15 April 2027) is mainly for applicants already in Sweden. Autumn 2027 programmes at Lund start on 30 August 2027; tuition for new autumn students is due by 20 May.
Scholarships at Lund University
3 scholarships available
Master's
SEK 270,000 / year tuition
Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship (Industrial Design)
Master's
Tuition + SEK 12,000/month
SI Scholarship for Global Professionals
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary + programme subjects; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / PTE 62
Postgraduate
Bachelor's (180 ECTS); IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / PTE 62 / Cambridge C1 180
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (English 6)
6.5, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT (from 21 Jan 2026)
4.5, no section below 4TOEFL iBT (older tests)
90, writing 20PTE Academic
62 (writing 61)Cambridge C1 Advanced
Required Documents
Passport copy
Upper secondary diploma (bachelor)
Bachelor's degree certificate (master)
Academic transcripts
English test result (English 6)
CV / letter of motivation (some programmes)
Application fee receipt (SEK 900)
Proof of funds (SEK 10,656 / month)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for specific entry and English 6 requirements.
2
Apply online
Apply via universityadmissions.se between 16 Oct 2026 and 15 Jan 2027.
3
Pay fee & upload
Pay the SEK 900 application fee and upload documents by 1 Feb 2027.
4
Receive results
Results are published on 1 April (master's) and 8 April (bachelor's).
5
Pay tuition
Pay the first tuition instalment invoiced by the university before the deadline.
6
Residence permit
Apply to Migrationsverket for a residence permit for studies, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
Lund University's main campus is in the city of Lund, with further campuses in Malmo and Helsingborg in the Skane region.
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