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How to apply

Please review all tabs below carefully to find out what you need to do to make a complete and correct application for studies at Lund University.

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden (universityadmissions.se).

It is only possible to apply during the application periods. 

When to apply for Bachelor’s and Master’s studies

Check the entry requirements 

Before starting your application, check that you meet the entry requirements for the course you are interested in. You will find the requirements and selection information on the course page.

Apply online 

  • Go to the University Admissions in Sweden website.
  • Create an account and select courses during the application period.  
  • Rank your course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.

Universityadmissions.se - Apply to Swedish universities 

Prepare general documents

Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. 

Follow any country-specific document rules. See universityadmissions.se:  

Country-specific requirements for Master's studies 

Documents to submit

Prepare the following documents: 

  • official documentation of your completed degree(s) 
  • passport/ID card and 
  • proof of English language proficiency. 

Upload or send all required general documents to University Admissions before the document deadline. 

Application fee and exemptions 

As part of your application, you must pay the application fee – or provide proof of exemption – before the application fee deadline.

Note that your application will not be processed until you have paid the application fee or provided proof of exemption. Make sure you do this as early as possible.

Key dates and deadlines – universityadmissions.se

The application fee for non-EU/EEA citizens is SEK 900. You pay one application fee regardless of how many courses you apply for. 

However, if you are currently studying at a Swedish university, you are exempt from paying the application fee.

There is no application fee for citizens of: 

  • the European Union (EU) 
  • the European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland.

How to pay or prove exemption

Find instructions on how to pay the application fee or prove exemption on universityadmissions.se:

Questions about application and admission

Depending on your question, there are different ways to contact us.  

University Admissions in Sweden

Visit www.universityadmissions.se for official information on the application process, general entry requirements, document requirements and rules, English proficiency tests and exemptions, tuition and application fees and exemptions. 

Course contact

For detailed questions about course content or specific course requirements, contact the course directly. Go to ’Contact us’ to find the contact details.

Lund University Admissions Office

The University Admissions in Sweden website lists all formal requirements and rules for admission. If you have further questions about your application to Lund University, contact the Lund University Admissions Office. Use the Admissions Office contact form below.

Contact the Lund University Admissions Office