The University at a glance

Education and research

Lund is one of the most popular places to study in Sweden. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research.

The unique disciplinary range encourages boundary-crossing collaborations both within academia and with society at large, creating excellent conditions for scientific breakthroughs and innovations. The University has a strong international profile, with over 600 partner institutions in 70 countries.

Lund University has an annual turnover of 1024 million euros. Two thirds of this is spent on research in our nine faculties and one third on education.

We provide education and research in the following areas:

• economics and management
• engineering and technology
• fine arts, music and theatre
• humanities and theology
• law
• medicine
• science
• social sciences.

World-leading research infrastructure

Lund Innovation District brings together scientific excellence, high-tech companies and world-class research facilities – all within a 15-minute cycle ride.

At MAX IV, one of the world's brightest and most powerful lights is created. Using the lights, scientists can understand how materials are built and how they can be used better than ever before. Next door, ESS is under construction and will have the world's most powerful neutron source when the facility is fully operational in 2028.

These research facilities will be crucial for the future development of materials science and life sciences, creating considerable opportunities for research at Lund University.

• Lund Innovation District
• MAX IV
• European Spallation Source (ESS)

Watch the video about Lund University

The video below will give you an idea of what Lund University is and stands for.