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Dian from IndonesiaWhy did you choose this programme? Why in Lund, Sweden? Why at this faculty? "I chose this programme because of my background coupled with my work experience. In the future, I would like to focus on human geography, especially political geography. I wanted to study more about political ecology because I did not get that in my Bachelor’s degree.   In political ecology, you learn

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sasge/what-dian-says-about-masters-human-geography - 2025-11-14

Nell from SwedenWhy do you think it is important to study archaeology? "I think it’s important to study archaeology because there is so much of our heritage that is still undiscovered. I believe that we humans, as a society and community, really need to know our history before moving forward. There’s so much we can learn from the past which could save us from making mistakes in the future!"What do

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-haaah/what-nell-says-about-masters-archaeology-theory-and-practice - 2025-11-14

Philippa from UgandaThe programme and the teaching styleWhy did you choose this programme?   "After my Bachelor's, I did a few years of work and was mostly working in marketing and innovation. So, I was involved a lot in data and finding patterns and insights, and then writing brand strategies. We relied a lot on consumer market research and used that knowledge from the data to then advise a busin

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-eagda/what-philippa-says-about-masters-data-analytics-and-business-economics - 2025-11-14

Alumnus Patrik from SwedenDescribe your educational background!"My academic background is mainly in China studies. Before the Asian Studies Programme, I lived and studied in China for several years. I went to Chengdu after high school to study Chinese. Chengdu is a city known for pandas, bamboo parks and tea houses – and the best food in China in my view! I ended up staying in China from 2006 to 2

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-haast/what-patrik-says-about-masters-asian-studies - 2025-11-14

Michal from PolandCan you share a little about your programme? "I study the Master's in Development Studies programme here at Lund University. This is my first year, so I still have a year ahead of me. This programme teaches you how to provide development. We all might think we know how to develop countries, but in reality, we all have different contexts, perspectives and cultures. This programme

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sadvs/what-michal-says-about-masters-development-studies - 2025-11-14

Xiaoxuan from ChinaWhat do you think of the programme so far? "I like it! It's a very interdisciplinary and international programme. It creates a space where you can critically engage with all the theories. It's also a very interactive programme. In my home country, studies are very traditional. A lecturer is just giving you theories for memorisation. Here at Lund, the knowledge production method

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sassg/what-xiaoxuan-says-about-masters-social-studies-gender - 2025-11-14

Nur from IndonesiaHow did you find out about your programme? "First, when I did my Bachelor’s in Sociology I was working as a research assistant at a university in Indonesia. I was looking for a Master’s degree in Sociology. I specifically searched for programmes offered in Europe. Then I found some programmes that captured my interest, one of them being the Sociology programme at Lund. What I lik

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sasco/what-nur-says-about-masters-sociology - 2025-11-14

Agnieszka from PolandWhy did you choose your programme? “Upon graduating high school, I knew I wanted to study something related to International Relations or Political Science. BIDS (that’s what we colloquially call our programme) is the perfect mix of both of those things and beyond. In fact, it combines Political Science with Economic History, Sociology and Human Geography. Moreover, it allows

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sgutv/what-agnieszka-says-about-bachelors-development-studies - 2025-11-14

Ivette from SpainWhy did you choose this programme and why in Sweden?  "I knew I wanted to study in a Nordic country, but I was not really sure where because in Spain we don't really know that much about this area. I always loved environmental issues and I knew I wanted to focus my studies on the environmental aspects of development. I knew the Nordic countries really stand for that, and then also

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sgutv/what-ivette-says-about-bachelors-development-studies - 2025-11-14

Culture and the arts have a unique capacity to make us aware of our relationship with ourselves and others, our world, and the age we live in. They offer support in the quest for meaning, direction and belonging, and contribute to problem-solving in society. Lund University has an extensive arts and cultural scene, encompassing all disciplines. You can access learning and research within visual ar

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/mission-vision-and-values/arts-culture-and-science - 2025-11-14

Marie from Costa RicaLearn more about Marie's experience of the programme and life in LundWhy did you choose this programme?"For a very long time, I didn’t feel that I was challenged enough. I live for the challenge. So, I wanted a programme that I considered hard to achieve. There is the personal motivation of wanting the challenge, but I also wanted to be involved in science. I then can use math

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-ngnat-enma/what-marie-says-about-bachelors-mathematics - 2025-11-14

Catharina from BrazilWhy did you choose this programme? "When doing research on this possible programme I was full of questions about Sweden and the university. As soon as I got in contact with the university, everyone was welcoming and supportive. Also, Lund University is ranked as one of the top 100 best universities in the world. When I decided to apply for the Media and Communication programme

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-samkv/what-catharina-says-about-masters-media-and-communication-studies - 2025-11-14

Naphtali from NigeriaWhat do you think of the programme so far? "I love the programme – it is more than I expected! Here are a few examples: first, it has an affiliation with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, where we can access its libraries. The programme also has a lot of great course materials and sources. The course is expansive in scope. When you initially step into the programme, you think yo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-jamra/what-naphtali-says-about-masters-international-human-rights-law - 2025-11-14

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/support-study-skills-language-and-academic-writing/academic-support-centre/academic-resources - 2025-11-13

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 - 2025-11-13

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/academic-traditions/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremony - 2025-11-13

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 - 2025-11-13

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 - 2025-11-13

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/admissions/bachelors-and-masters-studies/scholarships-and-awards - 2025-11-13

As a student, you are obliged to follow the laws and rules that apply at Lund University. A student who is guilty of cheating, disruption or similar can be disciplined with a warning or suspension. Four disciplinary offencesWithin academia there are four “disciplinary offences” in relation to cheating, disruptions and harassment. Under the Higher Education Ordinance, disciplinary measures may be i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-rights-and-responsibilities/cheating-disruption-and-harassment - 2025-11-13