# Lund University
**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/lund-university
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences-expo
- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)
Lund, Helsingborg, Malmö, Ljungbyhed
Sweden
[Lund University exchange website](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/exchange-study-abroad/exchange-studies)
[Universitas 21](http://www.universitas21.com/)
## Language of instruction
Swedish
English
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](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/why-study-at-lund-university/academic-calendar).
## Guides and additional information
Lund University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- [LU fact sheet 2026-2027](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/information-partner-coordinators/fact-sheet-university-wide-agreements)
- [International student guide](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions)
- [Student life at LU](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life)
- [International student arrival guide](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/new-students)
- [Information about LU (and virtual campus tour)](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/home)
- [Lund Uni at a glance (with promotion video)](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance)
- [Study in Sweden government guide](https://studyinsweden.se/)
## Campuses
Lund University has [multiple campuses](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about/visit-lund-university/campus-locations) 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:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)
## Student testimonials
- [Clemence - Lund University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/20571/clemence-lund-university)
B Engineering (Hons) / Mathematics, Semester 2, 2024
> This was a truly amazing experience and I would never have expected to enjoy this quite as much as I actually did.
- [Robert - Lund University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/20570/robert-lund-university)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering, Semester 2, 2024
> I have a clearer view of the type of person I want to be.
- [Levi - Lund University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/20376/levi-lund-university)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Semester 1, 2024
> My advice would be to 'just do it'!
## 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](https://gostudylink.net/en/support/levels) (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**: You are required to have completed 2 years (32 units) of engineering before commencing the exchange at Lund.
- **Law**: You should have completed 2.5 years (40 units) of law-specific courses.
**Note**: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
## Find courses
Search the [LU course catalogue](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/exchange-study-abroad/exchange-studies/find-exchange-courses).
Lund University also offers [special area studies](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/exchange-study-abroad/exchange-studies/special-area-studies) for international students.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
## Study areas taught in English
Undergraduate
Biological sciences
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical science
Biotechnology
Business analytics
Business information systems
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Civil engineering
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer engineering
Computer science
Development
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
English
English literature
Environmental engineering
Film, TV and media
French
Gender Studies
German
History and ancient history
Information technology
Italian
Law
Linguistics
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
Software engineering
Spanish
Postgraduate
Architecture
Biological sciences
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical science
Biotechnology
Business analytics
Business information systems
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Civil engineering
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer engineering
Computer science
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
Environmental engineering
Event, hospitality, hotel and tourism management
French
Gender Studies
German
History and ancient history
Information technology
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Italian
Law
Marketing
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Music
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Social work
Sociology
Software engineering
Spanish
## Academic restrictions
**Study Load Restrictions**\
Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:
- Business Analytics / Business Info Systems(PG Only) / Law (PG Only)
- Architectural design (PG Only)
- Social Work (PG Only) / Gender Studies (UG Only) / Philosophy (UG Only)
- Italian
- Chemistry (UG Only)
- Molecular Biology
**Course Restriction****s**\
Lund University details [all admission requirements and restrictions](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/exchange-study-abroad/exchange-studies/admission-requirements-for-exchange) applicable to exchange students. Note that not all courses in English are open to exchange\
- **Law courses**at LU are primarily offered at a Postgraduate level. **Undergraduate** students are only able to take these courses if they have already completed 2.5 years of law-specific study.
- **School of Economics and Management (LUSEM):** Limited availability of courses. Maximum 15 credits per semester.
**Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions**
The following are not open to exchange students at Lund:
- Journalism
- The Faculty of Performing Arts
- The Malmö Art Academy
- The Faculty of Medicine
## Additional academic information
**Additional Academic Resources**\
LU has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:
- [Academic information](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/why-study-at-lund-university/degrees-and-academic-credits), including credits and grading system
- [Planning exchange studies](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/exchange-application-and-acceptance) (study plan and course selection)
- [Learning environment and teaching style at LU](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/why-study-at-lund-university/the-learning-environment-and-teaching-style)
- [Swedish language courses](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/exchange-swedish) for exchange students
### Exchange deadlines
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)
## Accommodation
As a member of U21, UQ Exchange students are given priority for housing through Lund University if you apply on time, though it is not guaranteed. It is strongly recommended that students apply as soon as the application period opens.
Students can also find [private accommodation](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/housing). 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](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/preparing-to-come/money-and-living-costs).
## Financial support
[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) 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](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (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](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/insurance-incoming-students) 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:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)
## 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](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/preparing-to-come/residence-permits) for incoming exchange students.
Contact the [Swedish Migration Agency](https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in-Sweden.html) 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](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (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](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).
### Exchange deadlines
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)