1. Lund University
Education research & collaboration since 1666

2. The land of Innovations and Ideas
sweden
A peaceful democracy
Capital: Stockholm
Population 10 million
Official language is Swedish
Constitutional monarchy, with parliamentary democracy
The land of Innovations and Ideas

3. Facts about Sweden
Among top 5 in the world in innovation, democracy and gender equality
Among top 5 in the world in providing higher education
Largest number of global companies per capita in the world
Population of 10 million people – 15% born overseas
1% only of waste goes to a rubbish dump! Environmentally-conscious society
One of the safest countries and best living standards in the world

4. Sweden is closer to you than you may think!
Innovations like the safety match, Skype, the Zipper, thermometer, pacemaker, 3-point seatbelt, adjustable wrench all came from Sweden

5. IKEA, Spotify, Volvo, H&M, Electrolux, ABB – name others relevant to the country you are in
Sweden has the largest number of multinational corporations per capita in the world!

6. According to OECD Swedes are among the top in the world for quality of life.
Ranked among the top in the world in factors such as innovation, democracy, gender quality
From food culture to untouchable traditions
The Swedish music wonder
International design & fashion
World-famous in film
Midsummer
Fika the social code

7. The Nobel Prize
Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been honouring men and women from all corners of the globe for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and for working for peace.

8. (English Proficiency Index)
One of the highest levels of English proficiency amongst non-native speakers in the world.
No need to worry about communicating in English!
(English Proficiency Index)

9. Excellence and innovation since 1666
LUND UNIVERSITY
Excellence and innovation since 1666
Founded in 1666 – one of the oldest and largest universities in Northern Europé – recently celebrated our 350th jubilee
Top 100 world ranked university – 78th best in world (QS 2018)
Public, non-profit, research- intensive university
40,000 students (20% international), 7,400 staff

10. And more than 30 world-leading research fields
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We are comprehensive university. The compact size of of Lund and the close location of all faculty areas means it is easy to collaborate across disciplines
And more than 30 world-leading research fields

11. Main subject areas Architecture and Design
Business, Economics and Management
Engineering and Technology
Environment and Sustainability
Fine Art
Humanities and Theology
Law
Medicine and Health Sciences
Music
Science
Social Sciences

12. Strong research areas
Materials science, surface physics and nanotechnology
Advanced laser physics and spectroscopy
Diabetes
Cancer
Automatic control and complex systems
IT and mobile communications
Neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases
Cognitive science
Stem cell therapy
Evolution, ecology, and animal migration patterns
Environment, climate, sustainable systems and biodiversity
Epidemiology
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Middle Eastern studies
We are considered world-leading in some 30 areas of research
This slide shows some of our ”strong” research areas.
Many of our research areas are inter-disciplinary

13. Wireless communication.
Major innovations from Lund:
Bluetooth
The artificial kidney
Diagnostic ultrasound
Bluetooth.
Wireless communication.

14. The Tetra Pak tetrahedron – you find TetraPak cartons all over the world e.g. juice cartons, milk, yoghurt etc
Tetra Pak.

15. Hövding. The built-in airbag for cyclists.

16. Sweden’s most international and most popular university.
Lund is the number 1 choice for international students coming to Sweden!
Around 20% of our student body is international. When it comes to Master’s degree programmes, 60% students are international.
A large number of exchange students from around 70 countries
Full degree students from over 130 countries.
You really do meet the world at Lund!
Sweden’s most international and most popular university.

17. Our location
Lund University is located in the Copenhagen-Malmö region, which is one of Europe’s fastest growing regions.
Lund-Malmö area is ranked the 4th most inventive region in the world (Forbes 2013)
Lund University has four campuses (Lund, Malmö, Helsingborg and Ljungbyhed), but the main campus is in Lund and the majority of the Lund University students study there.
Copenhagen international airport is just 35 minutes away from Lund. Copenhagen, the largest city in Scandinavia, is just 45 min away by train.

18. lund The city of great ideas
Lund is a charming city dating back to 990
The city of great ideas

19. Where thousands of years of history meet the latest in modern science
Population of 120,000 inhabitants
A truly international and vibrant atmosphere
Academia, business, culture and nature thrive within cycling distance
A picturesque city centre including the cathedral and the winding cobble-stoned streets
Home to MAV IV Laboratory (world’s foremost synchrotron-radiation facility), European Spallation Source (world-leading facility for neutron science), Medicon Village (life sciences park), Ideon Science Park

20. Lund University also has campuses in the cities of Malmö…
Malmö is the 3rd largest city in Sweden and just 10 minutes from Lund by train.
Students studying public health and the fine and performing arts are based in Malmö
(Turning Torso is a residential skyscraper and a landmark in Malmö. Turning Torso is 190 metres with 54 storeys and 147 apartments, and was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.)
Lund University also has campuses in the cities of Malmö…

21. Students studying Service Management, Strategic Communication and a small selection of Engineering disciplines study in Helsingborg.
Helsingborg is one of the fastest growing cities in Sweden.
Helsingborg has a population of close to inhabitants and is thereby Sweden's 8th biggest community. 
…and Helsingborg.

22. You can expect a few differences in terms of the academic environment

23. Academic life
Informal class environment – call Professors by their first name
Students are active in the class discussions
Studies are usually undertaken 1-2 courses (modules) at a time, with an examination or essay at the end of each individual course.
Courses can be anything from two to 20 weeks long. Most courses are around 5 or 10 or 20 weeks long. Your timetable will change.

24. Teaching methods Up to 30 formal lecture hours per week (engineering),
As few as 10 hours (humanities/social sciences) - students’ individual reading and learning important
Lectures to groups of students.
Laboratory work key for some subjects
Group work is another key method of learning used
Academic Support Centre – excellent support for international students

25. One of Sweden’s largest and oldest research libraries
One of Sweden’s largest and oldest research libraries. We have a network of 26 libraries at Lund University.

26. Unique student life – organised by students
Student Nations – large, welcoming social clubs that organise extra-curricular social activities, baking clubs, formal dinners, sports, balls
Student Unions – monitoring of education quality, student influence through some representatives on all levels at LU, projects
Academic Society (AF), operates student activities such as television, radio, ‘spex’ comedy theatre, drama, choirs and orchestras
Student Associations – extensive range of associations for all sorts of interests

27. Many long-standing student traditions and shared activities form the heart of student life in Lund:
Siste april
Spex
Lundakarnevalen

28. Four distinct seasons Experience the 4 seasons!
Autumn: 6 to 16 Celsius
Winter: -5 to 3 Celsius
Spring: 3 to 16 Celsius
Summer: 20 to 25 Celsius
Experience the 4 seasons!
In some cases winter where your exchange is taking place is much colder than in Lund. For other countries, Sweden will of course be much colder – and darker - than what they are used to, but the buildings and houses are also built for the cold and you are always warm inside. The summer means much longer daylight hours, making up for the dark winter months.

29. No sitting in traffic! Plus very good transport with regular trains between cities.
Everything in the campus cities is within reach on foot or bicycle – your housing is typically never more than 5-20 minutes away from class.

30. Arrival & Orientation
Arrival Day –meet international students at Copenhagen Airport and provide services
Orientation weeks – activities and events to help students meet each other and prepare for studies
Mentor programme – groups of new international students led by 3-5 current students. An immediate group of friends.
Events during semester – excursions, weekly Swedish language lounge, weekly games night
International students coming to Lund experience a warm welcome at Lund University – we have a lot of great services to help you make friends and adjust to your new environment.

32. Why study at Lund University?
A world top 100 university
An internationally renowned research-intensive university
Sweden’s most international and most popular university
Scandinavia’s largest range of education in English – many unique and inter-disciplinary degree programmes on offer
Collaborative learning environment – combination of group work, independent study, hands-on research, connection with industry and business
A study destination without the language barrier - English is widely spoken
A chance to learn a new language
Start your international network and enhance your CV with international experience
Lund is a cute, compact university town - famous for its student life!
Copenhagen airport 35 minutes away – travel hub