Lund University

Lund University is a university in Lund, Sweden, that teaches international students and carries out research with industry partners. It offers international degree programmes, exchange studies and doctoral studies. The university describes itself as having a strong research and innovation environment built around collaboration.

Products and services

• Degree programmes: a range of programmes open to international applicants.
• Exchange studies: nominated students apply online for courses and housing, with autumn and spring semesters.
• Doctoral studies: research degrees, with public defences announced on the site.
• Research and innovation: work with companies, including use of the MAX IV research facility, and an innovation district.

Clients

The university serves prospective and exchange students, researchers and industry partners. It names companies such as AstraZeneca, Tetra Pak and Alfa Laval as users of the MAX IV facility.

Key facts

• Based in: Lund, Sweden.
• Founded: 1666.
• Size: roughly 45,000 students and more than 8,600 staff.
• Exchange rules: each semester is normally 30 credits, and there is no add or drop period.