Introduction and Orientation

Arrival Day is the start of the introduction weeks, or orientation programme if you are an exchange student. During the weeks following Arrival Day you will have the chance to learn more about Sweden and Lund and to make new friends. 

Introduction weeks/orientation programme

The introduction weeks for international students include a variety of activities that aim to help you settle in smoothly at the University and in student life.

Please note that many of the Master’s programmes also organise their own introduction the week before the first course starts. You will receive this information from your programme coordinator.

Exchange students have an orientation programme the two weeks after Arrival Day. Many activities are the same for all international students, but some activities, lectures and courses are only for exchange students.

The activities may vary from year to year, but below are some of the activities that generally occur during the introduction weeks/orientation programme.

General information meeting and market

At the general information meeting, staff from the University and representatives from the students' unions and student nations will provide useful information about life in Lund and at the University. You will also be able to sign up for more information and even join some organisations. The general information meeting and fair are usually held on the day after Arrival Day.

Introductory Swedish (SUSA)

Exchange students who have applied to SLOP/SUSA will have classes in introductory Swedish and lectures on Swedish culture. The course ends with a written examination (3 ECTS).  Please note that the SUSA course is currently only offered to exchange students.

City bus tours

Get to know your new home town! A 45-minute bus tour of the campus area, student accommodation and other important sites in Lund. There will be several tours, so you can choose a time that fits with your schedule. Tickets are sold on Arrival Day, at the general information fair and at the International Desk.

Excursions - Skåne tour

A tour where we will explore the wonderful countryside and visit places of special interest in Skåne region. Tickets are sold in Studentinfo in the AF-building from Arrival Day. Places are limited and it is first come, first served.

University treasure hunt

Get to know Lund University and its famous sites and history. Complete the treasure hunt on your own, with your friends or be placed in a group with other international students.

Scholarship recipient ceremony

The Vice-Chancellor of Lund University hosts a ceremony/reception to officially acknowledge and welcome scholarship recipients to Lund University. 

Welcome reception

The Vice-Chancellor of Lund University and the Municipal Commissioner of the City of Lund welcome all international students.

Activities at the “nations”

The famous "nations" are student social clubs at Lund University. The student nations organise a wide range of activities in the evenings and at the weekends throughout the first weeks of each semester. You will receive more information from the nationsat the general information market.