Orientation Weeks
Arrival Day is the start of the Orientation Weeks for all new international students at Lund University. During the Orientation Weeks, you will have the chance to learn more about Sweden and Lund, and to make new friends.
Orientation Weeks programme spring 2021
The Orientation Weeks for international students include a variety of activities that aim to help you settle in smoothly at the University, in student life, and in Sweden at large. All events during the Orientation Weeks for spring 2021 will be conducted online.
Updated schedule for the Orientation Weeks spring 2021 (PDF, new window)
Examples of activities
The following are examples of activities that may be offered during the Orientation Weeks in January. Some of these activities require a ticket. Tickets are sold online during the week before Arrival Day.
The following activities arranged by the International Desk will be primarily outdoors and with few participants to ensure everyone’s safety:
- Guided Tour of Lund City
- Guided Tour of Kulturen Museum
- Guided Tour of the Botanical Garden
- Lund by foot
The majority of events will be held digitally.
Arrival Day
The official Arrival Day is open to all new international students at Lund University. During the Arrival Day, international mentors and university staff will welcome you and help you settle into your new life in Lund and Sweden.
Pre-Registration Day
During Pre-Registration-Day, exchange students meet with their coordinators to settle their Study Plans and get information about academic matters, while many degree programmes arrange welcome activities for their new degree seeking students.
Introductory Swedish for Exchange Students (SUSA)
Exchange students who have applied to SUSA will have classes in introductory Swedish and lectures on Swedish culture. The course ends with a written examination (3 ECTS). Please note that the SUSA course is currently only offered to exchange students.
Learn more about introductory Swedish for exchange students
Mentor Group Challenge
A typical Swedish 'Fresher’s week' activity! In teams, complete challenges around the city and win nice prizes. This activity will take place online.
Student organisations’ activities
The famous 'nations' are student social clubs at Lund University. Together with other student organisations, they organise a wide range of activities during the Orientation Weeks, as well as in the evenings and on the weekends during the semester.
Orientation Weeks spring 2021
Depending on the developments in relation to the coronavirus (Covid-19) and the situation in January, when the Orientation Weeks take place, the programme contents may be subject to change.
