Lund University, founded in 1666, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Northern Europe. It is a comprehensive public research university with a strong international profile and a wide range of subjects, from humanities and social sciences to engineering and medicine. The university is located in the charming city of Lund, in southern Sweden.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Robotics, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Lund University has a vast network of international partners and is a member of several prestigious university networks, including the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21. The university has strong ties with industry and the public sector, with many collaborative research projects and a focus on innovation.
Research:
Lund University is a research-intensive university with a broad range of research activities. Key research areas include medical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. The university is home to two of Europe’s largest research facilities, MAX IV Laboratory and the European Spallation Source (ESS).
Famous Alumnis:
Carl Linnaeus, Ingvar Kamprad, Margot Wallström
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7500
Current students***:
44000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
A rich history and a strong international reputation, a wide range of study programs, and a vibrant student life in a picturesque city.
Cons
The university’s large size can make it feel impersonal for some students. The housing situation in Lund can be challenging, especially for international students.
Best For
Students seeking a comprehensive and research-intensive education in a historic and vibrant university city.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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