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As a student at Lund University, you can apply for a travel grant from the Crafoord Foundation irrespective of which faculty you are studying at. The planned length of your stay determines which of two grants you can apply for. Shortcuts to page content:About the grantHow to applyAfter you have sent in your application Contact information External RelationsCrafoord travel grant teamEmail: crafoor
For just over 350 years, Lund University has educated students and created new knowledge. Below is a history of how it developed from a small provincial academy into a major international university with world-leading research. Lund University was inaugurated on 28 January 1668, on King Charles’ name day. In the 19th. century, this is what the inauguration procession is believed to have looked lik
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/history-lund-university - 2025-08-15
Processing of personal data at Lund University Lund University processes personal data in order to provide education, conduct research, and collaborate with the wider society. All processing of personal data at the University aims to support this assignment. The University applies the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and supplementary legislation.In the drop-down list below, we have gathe
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Francesco del Nero from Italy Why did you choose this programme at Lund University/the Malmö Academy of Music?"I studied piano and composition in Italy and after I finished my studies, I decided to have an experience abroad. As I wanted to continue with composition, I looked for composers I liked. I found that Luca Francesconi was a professor here and I applied. Another reason was that this progr
Behrooz from Iran"After completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture in my hometown Mashhad, Iran, I decided to pursue my academic goal by studying a Master’s programme in Architecture at Lund University.As an international student, I had the privilege of connecting with other students from around the world, collaborating and experiencing different perspectives within the field. Midway through
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tamar/what-behrooz-says-about-masters-architecture - 2025-08-15
Stephanie from Indonesia – AlumnaWhy did you decide to apply for the Master’s Programme in Energy-Efficient and Environmental Building Design at Lund University?"I have been interested in and passionate about sustainable architecture since my Bachelor's studies in Indonesia. I took some courses in green architecture and building physics and they really challenged me into taking a Master’s degree i
Marcin from PolandWhy did you decide to study at Lund University?"I decided to study at Lund University because of my prior studies in Sweden. I did my Erasmus exchange at Blekinge Tekniska Högskola in Karlskrona and I loved the study system in Sweden. It offers great support to students. Teachers are there for the students, not the other way around. When I went back to Poland, I knew I wanted to
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tasud/what-marcin-says-about-masters-sustainable-urban-design - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
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 - 2025-08-15
