Lund University

The Lund University student life is described as "hectic" by one student, and "easy to adapt" by another, as part of Lund University Student Reviews curated from Shiksha Study Abroad. 

Here are some key takeways from the student experience of those who studied at Lund University:

The Lund University acceptance rate of 58% makes it fairly selective at granting admissions, however, the Chalmers University of Technology acceptance range typically ranges between 80-90%, making it much more easier to secure admissions at.

Students interested in admissions to either institute are required to maintain solid academic scores & a professional resume highlighting other skills, as both Lund & Copenhagen have shown a tendency to be picky to varying extents & priortising highly qualified candidates.

Yes, international students with a valid Sweden study visa, can work any number of hours alongside their studies, as there is no limit on work hours for students in Sweden.

However, it is worth noting that most universities in the country require students to give out a minimum of 40 hours of study time in a week, & therefore, students are advised to adhere to the same, to avoid any issues with their study visa. 

Violation of the laws can lead to revocation of the study visa & deportation from Sweden.

Yes, Lund can be described as reasonably expensive, with the estimated monthly cost of living in Lund being around SEK 8,500-SEK 12,500 (INR 75.6 K-INR 1.11 L). The average cost of living in Sweden is around SEK 10,314 (INR 91.8 K) per month.

Though costly, it can be made affordable by applying for financial aid & part-time work, soon after arrival in Sweden.

Yes, international students with a valid Sweden study visa, can work any number of hours alongside their studies, as there is no limit on work hours for students in Sweden.

However, it is worth noting that most universities in the country require students to give out a minimum of 40 hours of study time in a week, & therefore students are advised to adhere to the same, to avoid any issues with their study visa. 

Violation of the laws, can lead to revokation of the study visa & deportation from Sweden.

Indian students seeking admission to Lund University must satisfy the eligibility criteria for the respective courses & submit their application on time by following the admission process mentioned below:

• Visit the official university website & pick a course from the course catalogue 
• Click on "Apply Now" & you'll be redirected to the official website for applying to National Universities in Sweden
• Upload all essential documentation, including past transcripts & test scores 
• Pay the specified application fee (SEK 900 or INR 8 K) & submit the application 
• Wait for an official response

Yes, Lund can be described as reasonably expensive, with the estimated monthly cost of living in Lund being around SEK 8,500-SEK 12,500 (INR 75.6 K-INR 1.11 L). The average cost of living in Sweden is around SEK 10,314 (INR 91.8 K) per month.

Though costly, it can be made affordable by applying for financial aids & part time work, soon after arrival in Sweden.

Yes, Lund University offers merit-based scholarships to international students. The basic eligibility to avail of the scholarship includes strong academic performance, alignment with the kind of programme chosen, and strong commitment to academics. The best part is for merit-based scholarship, financial need is not considered.

International students must meet the Lund University eligibility and submit the required documents to make their admission process smooth. The Lund University requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate Requirements:

• Proof of upper secondary education
• English language proficiency score
• Country-specific requirements

Graduate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university
• English language proficiency score
• Country-specific requirements

Lund University is an affordable university compared to other Sweden universities for Indian students. The tuition cost for UG students ranges between INR 29 L and INR 30 L, whereas the tuition cost for PG students ranges from INR 8 L and 43 L. Students can check the table below for the tuition costs of some popular courses: