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Lund University is involved in 11 out of Sweden’s 20 national strategic research areas (SRAs), more than any other university in the country. The strategic research areas promote innovative thinking and risk-taking in research and are characterised by long-term vision and multidisciplinarity.They address current and complex challenges in-depth and from multiple perspectives, in areas such as healt

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas - 2026-09-03

If you have been accepted to Bachelor's or Master's studies at Lund University and are planning to bring a spouse, partner and/or children with you to Sweden, there are a few important things for you to consider as a part of your planning. Admitted students with families are welcome to Lund University, however, please note that the University does not offer any services to partners or children of

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/coming-family - 2026-09-03

Quick links An active student scene with a large variety of student organisations. Student city LundPre-arrival informationHousingStudent organisationsStudent services Join #hejlunduni on Instagram For new international degree and exchange students – 19 August to 6 September. Curious about student life? Chat with current Lund University students from all over the world. Get or stay active? Find ou

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Explore research and innovation In-depth storytelling from Lund University, bringing world-class research to life From patient to innovator How Lao Saal's blood test can change cancer care. Meeting the challenges of our time Our research increases our understanding of the world, makes complex issues comprehensible and addresses global challenges in areas such as sustainability, health, digitalisat

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Here you can read about how our strategic research areas benefit society. Show more news

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Work for usContact usVisit us  The University at a glance Faculties, departments and centres Institutes and research centres Facts and figures Management and organisation A world-class university With diverse disciplines, award-winning research and a global focus, we strive to understand, explain and improve our world. Programmes and coursesResearch excellence areas  Top-ranked We are consistently

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In addition to the scholarships that Lund University offers, there may be external scholarship and funding opportunities for you as an international student applying to Lund University. The list below includes some examples of scholarship and funding organisations around the world that may be able to help finance your studies. Note that these organisations are not managed by Lund University. Pleas

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/scholarships-and-awards/external-scholarships - 2026-09-03

Welcome to the Academic Support Centre (ASC)! We can give you tips and advice on how to improve your general academic skills. The Academic Support Centre can support Bachelor's and Master's level students with study skills, writing academic texts and preparing for oral presentations. You can come to us for help in finding efficient ways of working on assignments, essays and take-home exams. We can

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/study-skills-language-and-academic-writing/academic-support-centre - 2026-09-03

Grading scales and grading methods at Lund UniversityLund University uses five different grading scales. The relevant faculty board decides which grading scale applies to each course.A degree or transcript may therefore include courses with different grading scales. All grades are criterion-referenced. This means that grades show how well the student meets the learning outcomes described in the co

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/grades-credits-and-certificates/grading-system - 2026-09-03

When you have completed your studies at Lund University and meet the degree requirements, you can apply for your degree certificate. Shortcuts to page content: Degree certificate and diploma supplementHow to apply for a degree certificateProcessing timeShare information about your degree (verification)How to access Ladok without a student accountIf you have questions  Degree certificate and diplom

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/grades-credits-and-certificates/apply-your-degree-certificate - 2026-09-03

This information explains what students are entitled to – and in some cases what their responsibilities are. This might be anything from students’ work environment, student influence and equal opportunities, to the rules that apply in cases of cheating and plagiarism. Your rights and safetyAs a student at Lund University, you should feel that the work and study environment is safe and secure. The

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-rights-and-responsibilities - 2026-09-03

View details of your studies in Ladok Ladok is Sweden’s national system for study records. In Ladok, you can register for courses, check your grades and generate an official transcript of records. Course results are usually available in Ladok within about a month after exams. Remember to share your final official transcript of records with your home university for verification and credit transfer.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/grades-credits-and-certificates/transcript-records-ladok - 2026-09-03

Here you will find resources that may be helpful when writing an essay or degree project. You can watch videos on various aspects of the essay-writing process, search for previous student work and read about how to publish your own essay in LUP Student Papers. Prepare for your essay or degree projectOn the Lund University Edu YouTube channel, you’ll find videos on various stages of the process of

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/study-skills-language-and-academic-writing/essays-and-degree-projects - 2026-09-03

This webpage presents a list of links to websites that offer useful academic resources, such as tips for academic writing, referencing and thesis writing. All links open in the same window and take you to the website of that resource.  Lund University-specific guides’Academic Writing in English at Lund University’ (AWELU) is an excellent online resource for all students and staff writing texts in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/study-skills-language-and-academic-writing/academic-support-centre/academic-resources - 2026-09-03

Absens (in absentia)Absens is Latin for absent, and indicates a promovendus being awarded a degree without being present at the actual ceremony, or in absentia. During the ceremony, the person’s name is read out, with the addition of 'absens'.PhD graduate‘Doktor efter avlagda prov’ (EAP) is the official Swedish denomination for the Latin doctor iuvenis, pl. doctor iuvenes, i.e. new doctoral gradua

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/academic-traditions/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremony/degree-conferment-ceremony-glossary - 2026-09-03

The ceremonial highlight of the academic year In a solemn ceremony at Lund Cathedral, doctoral students who completed their research studies and successfully defended their theses at Lund University in the past year have their degrees conferred. At the ceremony, degrees are also conferred on the faculties' honorary doctors. Doctors who completed their doctoral studies 50 years ago become jubilee d

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/academic-traditions/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremony - 2026-09-03

Lund University has two major annual academic ceremonies: the doctoral degree conferment in May and the inauguration of new professors every autumn. Another important tradition is the inauguration of the vice-chancellor. Doctoral degree conferment ceremonyThe doctoral conferment ceremony is the major academic event of the year at Lund University. Ceremonies have been held since the late 1600s, wit

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/academic-traditions - 2026-09-03

InvitationThe invitation is sent out to all those who have publicly defended their thesis or will be defending it since the last degree conferment ceremony. The invitation is sent by post in early March to the addresses registered with the faculties.DateThe doctoral degree conferment ceremony traditionally takes place on the last Friday in May, with a compulsory rehearsal on the preceding afternoo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/academic-traditions/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremony/practical-information-ceremony-participants - 2026-09-03

Scholarships for students applying for studies at Lund University Lund University Global ScholarshipThe Lund University Global Scholarship is an academic excellence award targeting top students from all countries outside the EU/EEA. Students who have made a complete application for a Master's programme, or, in exceptional cases, for one of a few selected Bachelor's programmes, are invited to apply

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/scholarships-and-awards - 2026-09-03

You may receive a warning or be suspended from your studies if you cheat, plagiarise or contravene any of the University’s other rules. It is your responsibility to know the rules, so find out what applies and ask a member of the teaching staff if you are unsure. At the University, certain actions are prohibited. These are known as disciplinary offences and include:cheating or plagiarism (also kno

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-rights-and-responsibilities/cheating-plagiarism-and-other-disciplinary-offences - 2026-09-03