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Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science

Master's programme2 years120 credits

Do you want to be part of solving the sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow?

LUMES is an interdisciplinary programme focusing on sustainability challenges from a local to a global level through combining both social and natural science perspectives.

Building on students’ previous knowledge and experiences, emphasis is placed on understanding present societal development patterns and the environmental problems they create, as well as approaches for formulating strategies for future sustainable pathways. The programme takes an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to sustainability, which provide students with a broad knowledge of the interaction between cultural, economic, environmental, political, and social dimensions of sustainability.

Unique programme qualities

The LUMES programme is set in a unique interdisciplinary and internationally excellent educational and research environment at Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies. Courses are taught by teachers and researchers from both the social and natural sciences with the aim of creating graduates that are able to grasp, analyse, and formulate governance strategies and practices for societal change.

As a student, you receive training and competence in working in cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary teams, working on a strategic as well as operational levels, and an ability to communicate with, and disseminate knowledge and research to, both specialised and non-specialised audiences.

Since the programme started in 1997, LUMES has had over 700 students from roughly 100 countries, with a graduation rate exceeding 90 per cent.

Career prospects

As a LUMES graduate you are equipped to work in a range of sectors, both within and outside academia, and in a number of professional roles.

LUMES graduates are today working in sectors such as: business, education, sustainability, fashion, food, health, logistics, maritime, fishing and aquaculture, rural and urban development, transport, and urban design. Their professional roles include: consultant, coordinator, entrepreneur, manager, advisor, analyst, policy officer, specialist, campaigner, communications experts, organiser, and researcher.

Many LUMES graduates have also continued with doctoral studies and are now working and teaching at universities around the world.

Note: It is not sufficient to only apply via universityadmissions.se. You must also complement your application with the additional application documents found on the LUMES webpage (www.lumes.lu.se).

More information can be found at http://www.lumes.lu.se/

Contact

Student Coordinator: Amanda Elgh, +46-46-222 04 70, amanda [dot] elgh [at] lucsus [dot] lu [dot] se

Programme fact sheet (PDF, new window)

Entry requirements

The student must hold a Bachelor's degree, including at least 180 ECTS. A good command of spoken and written English, equivalent to English 6/B (advanced) proficiency in the Swedish secondary system, is required. Equivalent assessment will be made according to national guidelines.

Selection criteria

The final selection is based on academic grades and relevant work experience in addition to the statement of purpose written by the applicants and recommendations given.

English language requirements

Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under "Entry requirements"). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency - check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.

Country-specific requirements

Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Master's studies or Bachelor's studies in Sweden.

Important dates

Start Autumn semester 2019

Study period

Application

Education event

daytime Lund, full time 100%

In English

August 28, 2019 - June 6, 2021

Closed for applications

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How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.

Step 1: Apply online

Check you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in
Start your application – go to www.universityadmissions.se where you create an account and select programmes/courses, during the application period
Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline

Step 2: Submit documents

Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at www.universityadmissions.se. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
Get all your documents ready: official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants), official transcripts and degree certificate or proof of expected graduation (Master's applicants), passport/ID and proof of English proficiency (all applicants)
Prepare programme-specific documents if stated on this page
Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline
Pay the application fee (if applicable) before the document deadline

*Note that the process if different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus +).
*If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme.
*Svensk student? Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se.

Programme-specific documents

In addition to the documents mentioned under Step 2, you must also submit the following documents when you apply for this programme:

A statement of purpose
A CV
Letters of recommendation

Instructions on these documents can be found at www.lumes.lu.se/application

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Non-EU/EEA citizens

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 250 000

First payment: SEK 62 500

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Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 (approximately EUR 100) when you apply at www.universityadmissions.se. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.

*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or PhD students, regardless of their nationality.

Lund University Global Scholarship programme

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Lund University Global Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and post-doctoral levels.

Scholarship options at the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.