Lund University is a public research university in southern Sweden with about 46,000 students a year and four campuses, in Lund, Helsingborg, Malmö and Ljungbyhed.[1] It is ranked 71st in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the highest of any Swedish university.[2]
Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay no tuition and no application fee. Other students pay tuition set per programme: for the Autumn 2027 intake the programmes we read cost SEK 160,000 (one-year management master’s), SEK 370,000 (logistics, two years) and SEK 410,000 (public health).[3][4][5] The application fee is SEK 900.[6] Most master’s programmes are taught in English and ask for English 6.[3]
Key facts
| Official name | Lunds universitet (Lund University) |
| Location | Four campuses in southern Sweden: Lund, Helsingborg, Malmö and Ljungbyhed (postal address Box 117, 221 00 Lund)[1] |
| Type | Public research university[7] |
| Founded | 1666, on the site of an older medieval studium generale[7] |
| Students | 46,000 individuals per year (31,000 full-time equivalents)[1] |
| Staff | 8,500 individuals (7,400 full-time equivalents)[1] |
| Faculties | Nine faculties plus interdisciplinary research institutes and centres[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 71st (72nd in 2026), highest-ranked Swedish university[2] |
| Tuition, non-EU/EEA/Swiss, Autumn 2027 examples | SEK 160,000 (one-year management master’s) · SEK 370,000 (logistics, two years) · SEK 410,000 (public health)[3] |
| Application fee | SEK 900 for non-EU/EEA applicants, paid to University Admissions in Sweden; once per semester[6] |
| Tuition for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens | None[8] |
| Language requirement (master’s examples) | English 6 / English level 2[3] |
| Official website | lunduniversity.lu.se |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.
About Lund University
Lund University was founded in 1666 on the site of an older medieval studium generale next to Lund Cathedral. The Swedish Crown set it up after Sweden gained Scania from Denmark in 1658, partly to make the region Swedish; its first name was Academia Carolina.[7]
Today the university has nine faculties and four campuses, in Lund, Helsingborg, Malmö and Ljungbyhed.[1] The faculties include Engineering (LTH), Medicine, Law, Science, Social Sciences and the School of Economics and Management (LUSEM).[1] It has about 46,000 students a year (31,000 full-time equivalents) and 8,500 staff.[1]
How is Lund University ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, Lund University is 71st in the world, up from 72nd in 2026. Lund describes itself as the highest-ranked university in Sweden and says it is first in the sustainability indicator.[2] Uppsala University’s own news page confirms the Swedish order: Lund 71st, KTH 82nd and Uppsala 87th.[9]
In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026, Uppsala University’s news page places Lund in the 100–150 range.[9] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Lund University?
Lund’s nine faculties cover engineering, medicine, law, science, social sciences, humanities and theology, fine and performing arts, and economics and management.[1] Examples of master’s programmes we read:
- Management, master’s (one year): 60 credits, full-time, taught in English; open to graduates with a major in a subject other than business administration or management.[3]
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management, master’s: two years, 120 credits, from 30 August 2027.[4]
- Public Health, master’s: taught in English, from 30 August 2027.[5]
How much does Lund University cost?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students are generally required to pay application and tuition fees. There are no fees for exchange studies, PhD studies or EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.[8] Lund’s fee page gives no price list; the amount is on each programme page.[8] These are the Autumn 2027 programmes we read, in Swedish kronor (SEK):
| Programme | Total (SEK) | First instalment (SEK) |
|---|---|---|
| Management, master’s (one year) | 160,000 | 80,000 |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management (two years) | 370,000 | 92,500 |
| Public Health, master’s | 410,000 | 102,500 |
Sources: the management, logistics and public health programme pages. None of them shows a date for the page itself.[3][4][5] Fees differ widely by programme, so check the page of your own programme.
How payment works
The first instalment covers the first semester and must be paid before you arrive. Later semesters are invoiced in advance. Your admission is conditional on payment; if payment is late you lose your place.[8] Lund accepts credit card (Visa or MasterCard) and bank transfer.[8]
Application fee
Non-EU/EEA applicants pay SEK 900 (about EUR 80) to University Admissions in Sweden, once per semester however many programmes they apply for. Applicants already registered at a Swedish university may be exempt.[6]
Scholarships
The Lund University Global Scholarship is a merit-based grant for new international master’s students (and a few bachelor’s programmes) who must pay tuition. Grants may cover part or all of the fee; living costs are not included. The Lund programme must be your first choice, and financial need is not considered.[10] For living costs in Sweden, see our Sweden guide and the Study in Sweden guide.
How do you apply to Lund University?
You apply through universityadmissions.se, the central portal for Swedish universities. The programme pages direct applicants there and point out that application rounds vary by citizenship.[3] Non-EU/EEA applicants pay the SEK 900 application fee to University Admissions; EU/EEA and Swiss citizens pay nothing but upload a scanned passport or ID card before the document deadline.[6]
If you want the Global Scholarship, you must first submit a complete application, with the Lund programme as your first choice.[10] We give no deadlines because they change every year; check the programme page and the portal.
Which English level do you need?
The master’s programmes we read ask for English course 6 / English level 2.[3][4] University Admissions accepts, among other proofs, IELTS Academic with an overall 6.5 and no section below 5.5; TOEFL iBT with a total of 4.5 on the 1–6 scale and no section below 4 for results from 21 January 2026 (90 points for earlier results); PTE Academic 62 with 61 in writing; and Cambridge C1 Advanced with at least 180.[11] Programme requirements can be higher, so read the entry requirements of your programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lund University free for international students?
How much is the Lund University application fee?
SEK 900 (about EUR 80) for non-EU/EEA applicants, paid to University Admissions in Sweden once per semester.[6]
How is Lund University ranked?
71st in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the highest of any Swedish university.[2]
Can I get a scholarship for Lund University?
The Lund University Global Scholarship is a merit-based grant for non-EU/EEA master’s students. It may cover part or all of the tuition fee but not living costs.[10]
More about studying in Sweden
- Sweden: best universities
- Study in Sweden: complete guide
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Sweden
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- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
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- Linnaeus University
- Luleå University of Technology
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- Örebro University
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- Umeå University
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- Uppsala University
Sources
[1] Lund University: Facts and figures (page updated 2 Jun 2026)
[2] Lund University: Strengthened position for Lund University in the world’s top 100 (article of 18 Jun 2026 on QS 2027)
[3] Lund University: Management, Master’s Programme (One Year) (page without a date; Autumn 2027 intake)
[4] Lund University: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Master’s Programme (page without a date; Autumn 2027 intake)
[5] Lund University: Public Health, Master’s Programme (page without a date; Autumn 2027 intake)
[6] Lund University: Application fee (page updated 9 Sep 2026)
[7] Wikipedia: Lund University (history and status)
[8] Lund University: Tuition fees (page updated 12 Oct 2026)
[9] Uppsala University: The University still in top 100 in 2026 (news item of 17 Aug 2026 (secondary source for the national order and ARWU 2026))
[10] Lund University: Lund University Global Scholarship (page updated 26 Aug 2026)
[11] University Admissions in Sweden: English language requirements (page updated 13 Oct 2025; TOEFL scale changed for results from 21 Jan 2026)
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