Before your departure

If you are eligible to receive Swedish study aid, it is advisable to apply to CSN for two semesters (the study semester and the following semester), even if you are going abroad for only one semester. Receiving your transcript and getting your credits registered in Ladok may take some time. Sometimes you may need to attach a document confirming the semester dates at the host university (Letter of Acceptance or Academic Calendar). Do not forget to notify CSN if your study conditions change.

More about study allowances – CSN website

Make sure that your passport is valid for the entire study period and for an additonal six months after your study period. 

Find out if you need a visa for the country where you are going to study. Remember to find out if you may apply for a visa from Sweden or if you have to apply form your country of origin. You are responsible for the visa application process. You can apply only when you have received your Letter of Acceptance. However, before this, find out which documents you need for your visa application. Sometimes there may be requirements such as a medical certificate. 
 

Find out what vaccinations that are recommended for the country where you are going to study as well as countries you may want to visit in connection to your exchange.

About vaccinations – vaccinationsguiden.se (in Swedish)

The WHO also provides travel recommendations and information about vaccinations.

Recommendations and vaccination information – WHO website

Remember to bring documentation that proves which vaccinations you already have. It is difficult and may be expensive to sort that out while abroad. Please note that Student UT does not cover vaccination costs.

Improve your language skills by taking a course in the host language before starting the exchange semester. Some universities may offer students an introductory language course before/when the semester starts (in some cases free of charge). Please note that these language courses often cannot be accredited as part of your degree. Any costs for language courses should be paid by the student.
 

Receiving your Letter of Acceptance and your visa may take time. Your coordinator at Lund University is not in a position to speed up these processes. Therefore we recommend leisure travels after your exchange period.
 

Don’t forget to apply for courses at Lund University for the semester following your study period abroad.

Apply or courses – University Admissions website

As an exchange student, you are still a student at Lund University, and it must be possible for your exchange studies to be accredited towards your degree. Learn more about credit transfer on the faculties' websites and follow the instructions from your faculty to assure transfer of credits. If you change courses after arriving at the host university, you must ensure that your new study plan can be accredited at Lund University, usually by a study counsellor, your home department/faculty or the international office at your faculty. Find out what applies to you. 

We recommend that you collect as much information as possible about the courses you study at the host university, including detailed course descriptions, reading lists and schedules. This material can complement your transcript and facilitate credit transfer upon your return.

The exchange agreements of Lund University are reciprocal. This means that we are committed to receive as many incoming
exchange students as we send. As the housing situation is always a challenge for incoming students, we would appreciate your help. If you are interested in subletting, please contact your landlord and BoPoolen. 

Subletting your accommodation – Bopoolen website

If you have been accepted for studies within the Nordic countries or in Europe, you can apply for the Nordplus Scholarship or the Erasmus+ mobility grant.

• About the Nordplus grant
• About the Easmus+ mobility grant

Also make sure to watch the film 'The Erasmus mobility grant within Europe' further down on this webpage.

If you have been accepted for exchange studies outside of Europe you may apply for the Crafoord Foundation travel grant.

• About the Crafoord Foundation travel grant

Links to more information about financial matters and scholarships

• About financial matters for current students
• About travel scholarships for current students
• About scholarships for current students
   

​​​​Important documents to bring:

• Letter of Acceptance
• Up-to-date Ladok transcript
• Learning agreement for Erasmus students
• Insurance documentation
• Financial documentation (study allowance, grants, bank statement)
• Valid passport (valid during your exchange period and at least an additional six months after)
• Leave a copy of your passport at home
• Visa
• Vaccination history
• Medical prescriptions. If you take medication, don’t forget to ask your doctor to issue prescriptions that you can bring with you. If you carry medicine in your luggage, we recommended that you have a signed document from a doctor certifying that the medicine is for your personal use (for customs). You must also make sure that the medicine is legal in the country you are visiting.