Area Studies

Lund University offers four international Master's programmes within Area Studies. Click on the name in the list below to get to the programme webpage where you can read more about the specific programme, find information about the entry requirements, tuition fees and step-by-step instructions on how to apply. Please note that the programmes included in Area Studies are taught at different faculties.

Master's programmes in area studies

• Asian Studies
• East-and Central European Studies – Please note that this programme is only offered every second year. The next application round will be in October 2025.
• European Studies
• Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East

Programmes in other subjects which may interest you

• Global Studies
• Development Studies
• International Development and Management
• Environmental Management and Policy
• Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
• Public Health
• Religious Roots of Europe – Nordic joint programme with Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen and Oslo University

A list of all Master's programmes at Lund University taught in English

Studying Area Studies at Lund University

Programmes in Area Studies focus on specific geographical areas or regions, but still may have their base in different academic disciplines and approach the studies from either a humanities, social sciences or interdisciplinary perspective. With programmes focusing on regions from Europe, Asia and to the Middle East, students have a variety to choose from, depending on their academic background and interests.