Lund University in the Global World
What kind of place is Lund and Lund University? In this course you will learn more about Lund as city and place of higher education, about its history and its dependence on international relations and collaborations.
Start
Spring 2027
Level
Bachelor's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
SASH99
The course is based on field studies and visits to places of interest such as museums, archives, libraries and laboratories, which will offer you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the city and its university. We will visit sites ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day and even into the future. This multidisciplinary course covers art, architecture, artefacts, ideas, science and other topics that form a university. After completing this course, you will have a richer understanding of Lund and Lund University, and how the city and its university have evolved since the 17th century in a global world.
Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
Syllabus (PDF, new tab)Course literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature SASH99 (PDF, New tab)Entry requirements
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 15,625
First payment: SEK 15,625
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.