Lund University

Lund University, founded in 1666, is one of the largest and oldest universities in Scandinavia. Originally intended to further the 'Swedification' of the provinces Sweden had captured from Denmark in 1658, in its modern iteration it is a leading centre for research and higher education.

Academic Highlights

Consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, Lund University offers a broad array of units within its eight faculties.

Location

Lund University is located in the heart of the southern city of Lund, voted the best place to live in Sweden thanks to its youthful and multicultural atmosphere and beautiful historical surroundings including many medieval buildings. Juridicum, the Faculty of Law’s main building, lies in the medieval heart of the city of Lund. Together with a second building and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute across the street, a dedicated campus is formed for law research and education, characterised by innovation and creativity as well as gender equality and diversity.

Did you know?

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is an independent academic institution affiliated with the Faculty. It was established in 1984 and named after Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews and other people at risk in Hungary at the end of World War II.

Handbook/Catalogue

Find exchange courses

Exchange students can also apply for so-called Special Area Study (SAS) courses in a wide range of subjects across eight out of nine faculties at Lund University.

Academic restrictions

There are certain units that are not open to exchange students, and you should also pick units that you have a background in studying here at Monash (unless choosing first-year level units) so that you can meet unit prerequisites. More information can be found on Lund University's Admission Requirements webpage.

Most courses offered by the Lund University Faculty of Law are master's level. In order to eligible to take these units (courses) whilst on exchange, you will need to have completed at 120 Monash credit points (150 ECTS) of law units by the commencement of your exchange program. In very rare instances, you may be eligible if you have only completed 96 Monash credit points (120 ECTS) of law units though this is at the discretion of Lund University's Faculty of Law. More information can be found on the Lund University Faculty of Law webpage.

Full-time Credit Load Equivalents

ECTS - European Credit Transfer System

Academic Calendar

Lund University Autumn semester (Monash Semester 2): late August – mid-January
Lund University Spring semester (Monash Semester 1): late January - early June

Academic Calendar

Note

• The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
• Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.

Accommodation

While Lund University does not own any accommodation facilities, its housing office, LU Accommodation, helps international students to get housing. There is a lot of demand for limited places, so spots cannot be guaranteed.

Visas

All exchange students going to Sweden must obtain a Student Residence Permit. Once you have been accepted by Lund, you apply for the Permit to the Swedish Migration Agency. Citizens of some countries require a visa to enter Sweden as well as a residence permit. Once your visa and/or permit have been granted, you visit the local embassy or consulate to have your picture and your fingerprints taken.

Lund provides additional advice on obtaining residence permits and visas.

Health and insurance

The Swedish government has designed insurance for foreign students coming to Sweden within an exchange agreement, "Student IN". Lund provides further information about this on the Insurance for incoming students page.

When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.

Orientation and extra-curricular 

Lund provides information about Arrival Day and the Orientation Weeks program; attendance is strongly advised at both events. There is also the opportunity to participate in the Swedish language courses at a range of proficiency levels and a mentor program for exchange students to help them settle into Lund's vibrant student life.

Included in this are the 13 student social clubs, called “nations”, each with its own atmosphere. You choose one ‘student nation’ and join for a small fee but it gives you access to a lot of activities with all the other nations also.

Cost of living

Residence visa conditions in Sweden require that you to have a budget of at least SEK 10,656 (c. A$1,622) per month during your exchange. The University provides information on Money and living costs for exchange students.

Funding

For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.

Important notes

Due to the popularity of this partner institution, for semester 1, 2026 onwards Monash students can only apply to study here on exchange for one semester.

You cannot study units offered at the Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM), as these are under a separate agreement. If you wish to study business-related units at Lund, you will need to apply via Lund University - School of Economics and Management (LUSEM).

If you wish to study law units at Lund University, you will need to have completed at least 120 Monash credit points (150 ECTS) of law units by the commencement of your exchange program. In very rare instances, you may be eligible if you have only completed 96 Monash credit points (120 ECTS) of law units though this is at the discretion of Lund University's Faculty of Law. More information can be found on the Lund University Faculty of Law webpage.

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