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Lund University gives students the chance to experience an education from Sweden's top-ranked university and one of Scandinavia’s largest and oldest universities. Ranked among the Top 100 in the world, LU also offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research.
The city of Lund is in southern Sweden, close to Malmö. This part of the country is very close to Denmark and Germany, just 40 minutes by train from Copenhagen. Lund is a study destination without the language barrier - English is widely spoken here (90 per cent of Swedes are fluent).
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | August/September–January |
View the LU academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Lund University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
Lund University has multiple campuses encompassing different schools and faculties:
- City of Lund (main campus)
- Campus Helsinborg (The Department of Service Management, Department of Communication Studies, the School of Social Work and the Faculty of Engineering )
- Campus Malmö (Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts)
- Campus Ljungbyhed (School of Aviation (LUSA))
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B Engineering (Hons)Semester 1, 2019
I didn’t really know what to expect when I left for Scandinavia, but I came back with a sincere love for the region, new mates, many good memories and a promise to return soon.
- B Commerce/EconomicsSemester 2, 2018
Lund is assessable for all, make the most of it!
- Integrated B & M EngineeringSemester 2, 2018
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at LU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
- Must not enrol in more than 15 ECTS per "quarter" - 2 "quarters" per semester.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at LU.
Language
Students wishing to take courses taught in Swedish will require Swedish proficiency of B2 or C1 CERF (depending on course) or equivalent
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (50%) within a single faculty.
Other Requirements
Engineering and Law: You are required to have completed 2 years (32 units) of your UQ program before commencing the exchange at Lund.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the LU course catalogue.
Lund University also offers special area studies for international students.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Exchange students are not guaranteed housing through Lund University and must find private accommodation. LU provides a number of resources to help students search for accommodation.
Cost of living
Your living cost in Sweden will depend on your individual lifestyle. LU recommends budgeting around SEK 9000 per month. A breakdown of living expenses is available on LU's money and living costs webpage.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
The Swedish government provides a special insurance for exchange students called Student IN to provide, for example, accident coverage, costs for home transport in case of illness or accident, liability coverage, legal expenses and property coverage.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
LU provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Swedish Migration Agency for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)