Lund University Winter School at LUSEM
The Lund University Winter School at LUSEM is a collaboration with Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland. We offer an intensive two-week programme, one week in Lund, Sweden and one week in Helsinki in Finland.
Add an exciting Nordic perspective to your business studies. Explore two top Nordic business school perspectives on these current topics, 'From Bitcoins to Biases' in Lund and 'Sustainable Finance' in Helsinki, whilst learning from other students from around the world in an interactive global classroom. Enjoy social and cultural activities alongside this unique intensive two-week program.
Field of Study
- Economics
- Sustainable Finance
Participate in 2-week intensive programme, one week in Lund, Sweden and one week in Helsinki in Finland.
For more detailed information about this programme visit the host university website
Credit Equivalent
6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. A maximum of 2 UQ Units if 6 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
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. Refer to Preparing to come to LUSEM.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by LUSEM
There are limited places available in the Winter School LUSEM programme, and students will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Successful applicants will be nominated by the Global Experience team to the host university. Students will then be contacted by the host university for further application instructions.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. More information on costs can be found on the Winter School LUSEM website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at an additional cost. Please refer to each destination, as accommodation between the two cities varies.
Refer to: More Information regarding your stay in Helsinki and Lund.
Funding
Global Experiences Grant
When you submit your application for an experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2025
Program dates:
Start: 12 January 2026
End: 23 January 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Lund, Sweden & Helsinki, Finland (In-person)
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.