I want to transfer my studies to the Faculty of Medicine. What should I do?
If you wish to transfer you studies to the Faculty of Medicine, please be aware that all undergraduate programmes are taught in Swedish and it is compulsory to show proof of Swedish language. If you speak Swedish and wish to evaluate the possibilities, please contact the student counselor for the specific programme of interest:
The Faculty of Medicine offers Master programmes as well as some courses on undergraduate level for exchange students in English. For further information have a look at:
What do I need to do to apply to undergraduate programmes at the Faculty of Medicine?
The undergraduate medical programme at Lund University is not offered in any other language than Swedish. Consequently, you cannot be admitted to the programme unless you have studied Swedish and passed a language test. Special language courses are offered by different language schools outside the university. Tuition fees vary between the schools. A knowledge of English equivalent to the score of 500 on the TOEFL test (5,5 in the IELTS test and no part of the test under 4,5) is also required. For the undergraduate programmes there are special requirements in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Find more information at studera.nu:
Some undergraduate medical programmes begin twice a year. The application deadline is April 15 for the Autumn semester and October 15 for the spring semester. You have to apply online or send an application form to the following address: Antagning, S-833 32 Strömsund, SWEDEN. Application forms are available through http://www.studera.nu. Questions about application and requirements can be answered by the Contact Center, VHS (National Admission Office for higher Education) +46 8 545 515 45
I will be pursuing studies at the Faculty of Medicine and I am interested in learning Swedish. Do you offer courses in the Swedish language?
Courses in Swedish are organized by the central office at Lund University. For further information, please take a look at the link below:
If you are an exchange student within the Erasmus program, you can apply to EILC courses. These are organized by IPK (Internationella programkontoret) and not by Lund University. You can find further information below:
Can I do a clinical rotation at one of your hospitals?
At present, we are unable to offer any clinical electives at our hospitals. However, we hope to be able to offer a selected number of places in the near future. Until then, students from our partner universities can choose courses in English with clinical placements included. For more information: www.med.lu.se/english
In the final year of my education, I need to do an internship/practical year in a hospital. Can I do it at one of your hospitals?
Unfortunately it not possible for the time being. Students from our partner universities are welcome to apply to our courses that include clinical placements.
Where can I find information regarding postgraduate research studies?
Please find more information about postgraduate research studies on:
Or contact:
Anette Saltin: Anette.Saltin@med.lu.se
Anna Arstam: Anna.Arstam@med.lu.se
I am interested in knowing which areas of research are available at the Faculty of Medicine. Can I do research at your faculty?
For information regarding research areas and possibilities, please read more at:
Do I need a residence permit?
If you come from an EU/EEA country, a residence permit is not necessary. However, if you stay for more than three months you must register with the Swedish migration board within three months after your arrival. Please take a look at:
How does the accommodation system at Lund University work?
Lund does not have a campus accommodation system as in other countries. National students as well as international independent students (i.e. students coming from outside one of our agreements) are obliged to find housing on their own. Exchange students as well as international master students have the possibility to apply for accommodation via the International Housing Office (IHO). The IHO provides housing for international students to some extent but please note that there is a very limited number of student rooms available. It is strongly recommended for all students to look for housing at independent accommodation agencies while not receiving a confirmation from IHO.
For independent students we recommend that you visit the following web pages for more information and links on how to find housing:
What is the accommodation situation like in Lund/Malmö?
There is a limited number of student accommodation available in Lund/Malmö. We have many national as well as international students searching for accommodation in this region. If you haven’t received a confirmation from the International Housing Office (IHO) that you have a room, it is strongly recommended that you contact other accommodation agencies as well.
N.B. Do not pay in advance!
I already have a degree in medicine and I want to get permission to work in Sweden. What should I do?
If you already have a degree in medicine and want to get permission to work in Sweden, please contact the National Board of Health and Welfare for further information.
More information about insurance:
More information on how to finance your studies
For more information about tution fees please look at Lund University informationpage for tution fees. Your living costs may be calculated at about SEK7,200/month. Lund University has no scholarships to offer for undergraduate non-exchange students. If you cannot finance your studies with a scholarship from your own country, you might try the Swedish Institute:
There is a special scholarship database at:
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Last modified: 2011-11-21
