Lund University - Practical Information

The University and
Academic Information:

The University
Location
Research
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Accommodation
Cost of Living
Health Insurance
Visa and Residence Permit
Facilities




Accommodation

Information can be found online

Cost of Living

An estimated cost of more comfortable living per month for a student in Sweden could be:

  • Food SEK 2,300
  • (Accommodation SEK 3,000) is included in the program fee.
  • Course literature SEK 1,000
  • Transportation approx. SEK 500
  • Other: Clothing, telephone, leisure etc SEK 1,500

Sum = SEK 7,800 +/- SEK700

(current exchange rate can be found at www.x-rates.com)

Health Insurance

Students coming through an agreement with Lund University are insured by the Swedish State’s Insurance for Foreign Students in Sweden.

Visa and Residence Permit

Students from North America need a visa. Currently, financial proof of at least SEK 7 300/month is required from the Swedish Migration Board and should probably be viewed as a minimum. For more information: http://www.lu.se/lund-university/exchange-students/residence-permits

Facilities

Study Facilities, Student Support, and Mentor System

Please find here the relevant help and advice information.

Student ID-Cards

As member of a Student union a student will get discount for travel in Sweden and in certain shops and eating establishments in Lund

Computer Access and Email account

Students will get computer access through StiL (Student in Lund), and get an e-mailaccount and a catalogue. There are computers available at the International Desk and at all departments (and the public library).

Libraries

The main university library is open 9-19 on weekdays and 10-17 on Saturdays. There are over 20 specialized libraries across the university.

Student Services

International desk at the International Office is there to assist international students at the university and in Lund. There are also international coordinators and advisors at all departments and at the central International Office.

Counselling Services

Student Health Service has doctors, nurses, psychologists and counselors aiming at preventing and assisting with student welfare issues. All students have access to the same medical care as the Swedish citizens. There is also an office servicing students with disabilities.

Sports and Recreational Facilities

Lund offers an abundance of student organisations and sport facilities.

Lund University, Sweden- General Information

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