Outgoing exchange students On this page you will find information regarding how to apply for exchange studies. Submit your application - always in English - via the application database Solemove. Photo: Johan Persson Before you applyCarefully consider what you would like to study during your exchange semester. Browse the universities websites and find out which universities are most interesting fo

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The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of Sweden’s leading units for research and education within the social and behavioural sciences. With activities in both Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö, a staff of over 800 and around 6 000 full-time equivalent students, the faculty is one of the largest at the University. The Faculty Office building Gamla Kirurgen, dating back to the 19th cent

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Outgoing exchange studies You can start thinking about which countries you would like to do exchange studies in. Photo: Pixabay Partner UniversitiesAs a student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, you have a lot of opportunities if you are interested in going on exchange studies at one of our partner universities.  We have partner Universities all over the World!There are three different types of a

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Outgoing exchange students General requirementsYou are eligible to apply for exchange studies at another university if you:Are registered and active as a full-time student at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University  at the time of application (or on leave of absence) and the semester prior to the planned exchange.Have achieved at least 30 credits in Social Sciences at the time of applica

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Incoming exchange students To come to Lund as an exchange student, your home university must have a formal agreement for exchange studies with Lund University. The agreement can be specific to a faculty or department or it can be a university-wide agreement. Check with the International Office at your university to see if there is an agreement with Lund University. The King’s House (Kungshuset) ha

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The Faculty of Social Sciences is one of nine faculties at Lund University. Management and support servicesThe Board is the faculty’s highest decision-making body with overall responsibility for operations in accordance with powers delegated by the University Board or vice-chancellor. The Board works in a forward-looking way in accordance with the long-term goals and visions of the faculty  To sup

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Outgoing exchange students You will be notified via email whether or not you have been nominated. Photo: Pixabay Selection processYour application is registered and processed. We check that the application is complete and that the eligibility requirements are met. All complete applications are ranked and the allocation of mobility places starts accordingly. All applicants are reviewed in the order

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Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences Exchange studies Incoming and outgoing exchange studies. Contact details Faculty management, Councils, Departments and Faculty office. Study An education from Lund University is internationally recognised. We are consistently ranked as one of the world's top 100 universities, placing us among the top 0.4% universities in the world. Programmes and courses B

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Incoming exchange students The Main University Building (Universitetshuset) was designed by Helgo Zettervall. The building was opened in 1882 and houses the grand University assembly hall, where professorial inaugurations and other ceremonies take place. Photo: Kennet Ruona HousingLU Accommodation administers a limited number of rooms at dormitories in Lund and Helsingborg. The housing application

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Incoming exchange students Welcome to Lund University and the Faculty of Social Sciences - we hope you enjoy your studies and your time in Sweden. The Lund University library is a public research library with collections that fill over 100 000 metres of shelves. Photo: Johan Persson Arrival and introductionYour arrival in Lund - lu.sePre-registration dayAfter you have arrived in Lund you will rece

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Incoming exchange students The Main University Building (Universitetshuset). Photo: Kennet Ruona Course schedulesIn our online schedule generator TimeEdit you can generate your course schedules by searching for and selecting the courses to which you are admitted.  You can use TimeEdit to check for potential schedule clashes in your study plan. A few clashes are usually unavoidable and should not p

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Incoming exchange students The University fountain in front of the main university building is at times a popular bathing spot for students. Photo: Kennet Ruona In the end of your exchangeBefore your exchange period in Lund comes to an end, you are welcome to drop by our offices during office hours or make an appointment with us. We will then be able to get some feedback about your stay with us as

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Outgoing exchange students Exchange Studies during the academic year 2026-2027If you are looking for exchange studies opportunities during the 2026 autumn semester or the 2027 spring semester, please apply during our regular application periods:1 November – 15 November 20251 February – 15 February 2026All application rounds close at midnight.Make sure you send in your application through the datab

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Faculty of Social Sciences The Faculty's Annual Graduation Ceremony for master's students takes place in June each year. It's an event full of excitement, relief, and happiness as students join together in taking their last official steps at Lund University. Graduating students in the 2024 master's ceremony. Photo by Kennet Ruona. When and whereThe 2025 Graduation Ceremony for master's program stu

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Outgoing exchange students As an outgoing exchange student, you are still a student at Lund University. Your studies should be possible to transfer to your degree from Lund University. General rules and guidelines for the transfer of creditsWe expect you to apply for full time studies while abroad.Courses may not overlap courses you have already taken or courses you are going to study. You cannot

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Outgoing exchange students You should be able to follow lessons and take exams in the relevant language. Photo: Pixabay Language requirementsYou need good language skills. If you are studying in the national language, language skills and the ability to pursue academic studies in the relevant language are important selection criteria.The university information sheet sometimes lists two languages fo

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Outgoing exchange students As an exchange student, you do not pay a tuition fee. At some universities, there may be a registration fee, deposit or similar. You are responsible for these fees. Information on funding. Photo: Pixabay Costs for a semester abroadGoing on a semester abroad can vary in cost depending on the destination. Some locations may entail extra expenses, while others do not. To ge

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Outgoing exchange students Congratulations! You are nominated for exchange studies! You will be able to talk to peer students going to the same university, country or region as you. Photo: Johan Persson What's next?Your coordinator is either located at the Faculty of Social Sciences or at the External Relations Section. Your coordinator will contact you in February/March for exchange studies in th

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Outgoing exchange students There is a lot to think about and prepare for prior to going on your exchange term. You are responsible for arranging most of the preparations – make sure you are informed about insurance, Visa/permit, vaccinations, financial aid, housing, etc. Prepare for the studies abroad. Photo: Pixabay Bring the following important documentsPlease prepare yourself for the studies ab

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Outgoing exchange students Register as an exchange studentOnce you have arrived at your host university, it is your responsibility to register as an exchange student in Ladok/Student Portal.Manual on how to register yourself as an exchange student (pdf, 334 kB, new window)In case of emergencyThe host university should be equipped to help you with most things – follow their instructions. In case of

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