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As a student at Lund University, you can apply for a travel grant from the Crafoord Foundation irrespective of which faculty you are studying at. The planned length of your stay determines which of two grants you can apply for. Shortcuts to page content:About the grantHow to applyAfter you have sent in your application Contact information Division of Global EngagementCrafoord travel grant teamEma
For just over 350 years, Lund University has educated students and created new knowledge. Below is a history of how it developed from a small provincial academy into a major international university with world-leading research. When Lund University was founded in 1666, Sweden was a great power, which eight years prior had won the province of Skåne from Denmark. Just one month after the Swedish vic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/history-lund-university - 2026-01-17
Processing of personal data at Lund University Lund University processes personal data in order to provide education, conduct research, and collaborate with the wider society. All processing of personal data at the University aims to support this assignment. The University applies the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and supplementary legislation.In the drop-down list below, we have gathe
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/privacy-policy - 2026-01-17
Francesco del Nero from Italy Why did you choose this programme at Lund University/the Malmö Academy of Music?"I studied piano and composition in Italy and after I finished my studies, I decided to have an experience abroad. As I wanted to continue with composition, I looked for composers I liked. I found that Luca Francesconi was a professor here and I applied. Another reason was that this progr
Behrooz from Iran"After completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture in my hometown Mashhad, Iran, I decided to pursue my academic goal by studying a Master’s programme in Architecture at Lund University.As an international student, I had the privilege of connecting with other students from around the world, collaborating and experiencing different perspectives within the field. Midway through
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tamar/what-behrooz-says-about-masters-architecture - 2026-01-17
Stephanie from Indonesia – AlumnaWhy did you decide to apply for the Master’s Programme in Energy-Efficient and Environmental Building Design at Lund University?"I have been interested in and passionate about sustainable architecture since my Bachelor's studies in Indonesia. I took some courses in green architecture and building physics and they really challenged me into taking a Master’s degree i
Marcin from PolandWhy did you decide to study at Lund University?"I decided to study at Lund University because of my prior studies in Sweden. I did my Erasmus exchange at Blekinge Tekniska Högskola in Karlskrona and I loved the study system in Sweden. It offers great support to students. Teachers are there for the students, not the other way around. When I went back to Poland, I knew I wanted to
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tasud/what-marcin-says-about-masters-sustainable-urban-design - 2026-01-17
Hichem from TunisiaWhy did you choose Lund University? "I chose Lund University for several compelling reasons. Firstly, Lund University enjoys a well-deserved reputation for its outstanding academic training. The University consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence, and I was eager to be a part of a learning environment that values rigorous education. Lund's consistent ranking among th
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-haeuh/what-hichem-says-about-masters-european-studies - 2026-01-18
We conduct experimental and clinical diabetes research. Our aim is to develop new treatments and drugs that can prevent or cure diabetes, which affects more than half a billion people worldwide. It is estimated that nearly 600 million adults worldwide have diabetes. This number is expected to rise to more than 850 million by 2050. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and accounts fo
Yujin from KoreaWhy did you choose Lund University? "Since I study sustainability management, I looked for schools with the keyword 'sustainability'. Also, sustainability rankings have recently been published and Lund University has been highly ranked. There was no reason not to choose Lund since it's an international school which provides a 100% English-taught programme."What are your first impre
Filipa from PortugalWhy did you choose Lund University? "I chose Lund University because, among the universities in Sweden that offered the Master’s programme that I wanted, it was the one I was most interested in. Furthermore, it is a top-ranked university, with a large investment in research and very focused on its international students."What are your first impressions of your programme? Does i
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-vabme/what-filipa-says-about-masters-biomedicine - 2026-01-18
Sualihu from GhanaWhy did you choose Lund University?"I chose Lund University for several reasons. Firstly, it offers the most comprehensive multidisciplinary programmes for international students, integrates cutting-edge research practices, and offers the most detailed course content. The labour market is always yearning for graduates of Lund. Additionally, the university’s environment, fairness,
Avelina from Germany About the programme and the teaching style How did you find out about Lund University and why did you choose this programme? "I was mostly looking at what I wanted to study first. I knew that I wanted to do something in the direction of biology and chemistry, just the human body in general, and something that would get me into research. When I was in 10th grade, I got a big
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-mgbim/what-avelina-says-about-bachelors-biomedicine - 2026-01-18
This web form is for those who are interested in becoming a note-taker and are studying at the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. If you are interested in becoming a note-taker and are studying at the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, you can register your interest by filling in the fields below.If you are unsure whether you are studying at the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, you can fin
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/form/expression-interest-become-note-taker-students-faculty-fine-and-performing-arts - 2026-01-18
Muram from SudanAbout the programme and the teaching style Why did you choose this programme? Why in Sweden? "I am pursuing a Master’s in Sustainable Urban Design, working with large urban scales. My undergraduate was in architecture, and I have also worked after graduation as an architect and interior designer. When I decided to pursue my Master's degree, I wanted to specialise in a certain topic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tasud/what-muram-says-about-masters-sustainable-urban-design - 2026-01-18
A thematic collaboration initiative at Lund University The Covid-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated how fast viruses can become a significant threat to global health. Through national and international collaboration, we can improve our readiness for future virus outbreaks. Creating spaces where key people and experts can share knowledge is essential if we are to develop new and effective ways to
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/thematic-collaboration-initiatives/pandemics-and-alertness - 2026-01-18
Christine from KenyaAbout the programme and the teaching styleHow did you find out about Lund University/this programme? "In the 1990s, I came here to Sweden with my aunt who's a diplomat and while we were here, I studied a bit of Swedish. The goal was for me to try to get into school here; unfortunately at the time, Swedish universities were not being offered in English at the Bachelor’s level, s
Johanna from SwedenWhat year did you graduate?"I graduated in 2018."What is your current job and where is it located?"I currently work as National Coordinator of the Swedish Preparedness Sector for Civil Protection, which entails all branches of Swedish rescue services (covering accidents related to for example nuclear, explosives, sea, air and environment), warning systems, shelter and large-scal
Tobias from SwedenWhat year did you graduate?"I graduated from the DRMCCA programme in 2018."What is your current job and where is it located?"City-wide safety and preparedness coordinator for Malmö stad, Sweden."How did you find your job and how long did it take?"I applied through the municipality’s website. Since the job required a security clearance, the process was longer. It was also an even
Arpita from IndiaWhy did you choose Lund University?"I wanted to choose a university in Sweden for my Master’s, given how technologically advanced the country is, especially in the fields of scientific research and academia. Lund University was the best choice that aligned with my career goals. Also, Lund in itself is a beautiful city!"What are your first impressions of your programme? Does it me
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-namat/what-arpita-says-about-masters-mathematics - 2026-01-18
