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About the University

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Shape the future of research

Apply for an assistant professorship within the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. Positions are available in strategic priority areas across our faculties.

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The University at a glance

Faculties, departments and centres

Institutes and research centres

Facts and figures

Management and organisation

A world-class university

With diverse disciplines, award-winning research and a global focus, we strive to understand, explain and improve our world.
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Top-ranked

We are consistently ranked among the world's top universities for overall performance, sustainability and international outlook.

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Groundbreaking

Anne L'Huillier was awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics for her groundbreaking research on attosecond light pulses.

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Sustainable

Sustainability is an integral part of our work. We are proud to be ranked first in the world for various aspects of sustainability.

Collaboration and engagement

We work with organisations, researchers and communities around the world to create solutions that make a difference.

Global engagement

Partnerships, collaborations, networks, alliances and working methods.

Research collaboration

Collaboration areas, strategic agreements, and Knowledge and Innovation Communities.

Giving to Lund University

Support our education and research by making a donation.