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Lana from GermanyWhy did you decide to come to Lund?"The main reason was the programme itself. There is nothing comparable out there that looks at the combination of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. I like that it has that mix of social sciences and practical disaster risk reduction – it’s not focused purely on the social science aspect. I did my Bachelor’s in international
Founded in 1666, Lund University has a number of traditions which continue to be passed on to each new generation of students at Lund. Student theatre: 'Spex'Humour and ingenuity are combined to produce a so-called 'spex'; a farcical comedy/musicals based on historical events that is written, produced and performed by students. Spex dates back to 1886 and is one of Lund's more eccentric traditions
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/lund-student-city/traditions-lund - 2025-05-19
Manish from IndiaWhat was the Master's programme in Food Technology and Nutrition like?"It was really great, not only because of the good professors but also due to the friendly and international environment that made my life easy. I learned a lot because of the different teaching methods, including organising seminars and what it is like to have the freedom to do practical work in the laboratory
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-taliv/what-manish-says-about-masters-food-technology-and-nutrition - 2025-05-19
Students develop vegan, gluten-free mud cake mixStudents at the Master's Programme in Food Technology and Nutrition noticed that there were no vegan cake mixes available on the Swedish market. They set to work and came up with a dry mix that only required the addition of oil and water. The final product contained no eggs or wheat flour, making it vegan as well as gluten-free – and it had lower sug
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-taliv/innovations-food-technology-and-nutrition-students - 2025-05-19
Xiangyu Luan from China Why did you choose to take your Master’s at Lund University?"My studies in China gave me a really solid foundation, but during the third year of my Bachelor's programme, I realised that water is an international topic – water issues can’t be solved just within one specific region. That’s why I decided to go abroad for my Master’s degree. I was lucky to meet an alumnus of Up
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tawre/what-xiangyu-says-about-masters-water-resources-engineering - 2025-05-19
Salar H. Afshar graduated with an MSc in Water Resources Engineering in 2012. He is now a PhD student at Lund University. This is what he has to say about his Master's studies: "I studied the civil engineering programme at Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, which touched slightly on water-based issues. The focus was mainly on the design and construction of structures, roads, bridges,
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tawre/what-salar-says-about-masters-water-resources-engineering - 2025-05-19
Ahmed Bilal graduated with an MSc in Water Resources Engineering in 2012. He is now working as a lecturer at the University of Wah in Pakistan. This is what he has to say about his Master's studies: "My early work experience revolved around structural design and design management. However, after about eight years of experience, I felt the need to narrow my focus and decided to do a Master’s degree
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tawre/what-ahmed-says-about-masters-water-resources-engineering - 2025-05-19
Pasko from Peru, now working as Social Media Manager and Editorial Manager for the Journal of Political Psychology Could you tell us a little bit about your background?"I studied political science in Peru and have worked in the field of social development for the past ten years, with a myriad of organisations, including the UN, the Peruvian government, the Rockefeller Foundation and a Stockholm-ba
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sagls/what-pasko-says-about-masters-global-studies - 2025-05-19
Anna Zemskova from Russia, now doing a PhD at the Department of Law at Lund University How did you find out about Lund University?“I started researching different programmes during the final year of my Bachelor’s degree. There were not very many options to choose from and I really wanted to do a two-year degree programme, so Lund was a perfect choice for me.” What was the appeal of this particul
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-jaeha/what-anna-says-about-masters-european-business-law - 2025-05-19
Rebecca from SwedenWhy did you choose this programme?“I chose this programme because I have always been fascinated with space and I wanted to take the opportunity to actually work with it. I chose Lund because of the size of the University and the number of students – I figured it would not be as scary to move away from home when there would be a lot of other students doing the same thing! The be
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-naafy/what-rebecca-says-about-masters-astrophysics - 2025-05-19
Tim Parker from New Zealand"The Master’s is made up of a diverse range of international students coming from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. This gives the programme a distinctly global atmosphere and provides an excellent context from which to build your future network, both professional and personal. Students are given the freedom to focus on their own research areas, whilst
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-samkv/what-tim-says-about-masters-media-and-communication - 2025-05-19
Andrea Del Carmen Tock from Guatemala Why did you choose this programme?“I began working in popular education projects in Guatemala while I was studying my Bachelor’s degree. This experience sparked an interest in antisexist and antiracist education and activism, as well as a desire to engage in critical theory. After finishing my Bachelor’s, I thought about studying a Master’s degree abroad. I wa
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sassg/what-andrea-says-about-masters-social-studies-gender - 2025-05-19
Lorena Acuña from Spain Why did you choose this programme?“I was looking for a programme in Astrophysics that would enable me to study courses on stellar and planetary science. I found publications from the researchers at Lund Observatory, and their interests where related to the topics of my Bachelor’s project. I was excited to continue my Master’s project on these two subjects, which wouldn’t ha
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-naafy/what-lorena-says-about-masters-astrophysics - 2025-05-19
Dimitrios from Greece How did you find out about this programme?"I found out about this programme on the internet, at universityadmissions.se." Why did you choose this programme?"I chose the Master’s in Medical Science, Ageing and Health at Lund University for many reasons. The main reason is that I would like to concentrate on research, especially in the Ageing and Health area, in the near future
Anna Lidskog from Sweden, current PhD candidate in organic chemistry at the Centre for Analysis and Synthesis, Lund University Did the programme live up to your expectations? “Yes, I am very satisfied with my Master’s. I especially liked the flexibility and the opportunity to choose which courses I wanted to take and to focus on what I thought was interesting.” What was the best thing about your p
Manuela from Romania Why did you choose the Master’s programme in Applied Cultural Analysis at Lund University?“I looked for something like MACA for years. I studied anthropology before and I was hoping that I would be able to use my ethnographic skills in marketing and communications work after graduation. However, it was difficult for me to challenge the status quo, as I didn’t have the argument
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-hatka/what-manuela-says-about-masters-applied-cultural-analysis - 2025-05-19
Mathias Næss from Norway Why did you choose this programme?“This programme is the only master’s programme I could take that focuses on my field – audiology. I heard wonderful things about Lund, and my colleagues have studied here and recommended it highly.” Has the programme lived up to your expectations so far? “Yes, I haven’t had any surprises yet. It’s at the level I was prepared for.” What is
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-mammv/what-mathias-says-about-masters-medical-science-audiology - 2025-05-19
Victor from GhanaHow did you find out about Lund University?“I found out about Lund University through an alumnus. This compelled me to surf the school’s website, where I chanced on various intriguing programmes including Service Management, Retail, which I currently pursue.” What is the best thing about the programme?“This programme ignites a sense of critical thinking and curiosity, through plat
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sasma-reco/what-victor-says-about-masters-service-management-retail - 2025-05-19
Macy Osman from the USAHow did you find out about Lund University?“I discovered Lund University through friends that I met during my exchange semester in France. The guy that I lived with was a Swede from Umeå and one girl was at Copenhagen Business School. They both gave me the impression that Lund was a good option and a well-known school.” What is the best thing about your programme?“The best
Lea from Germany Why did you choose this programme?“During my Bachelor’s studies, I made the decision to study abroad. Having an interest in Scandinavian design, I looked up programmes available in English in Denmark and Sweden. This is how I found Lund University. After reading more about the University, I decided to apply, as I liked the idea of a University with a strong focus on international
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-namat/what-lea-says-about-masters-mathematics - 2025-05-19
