Lund University - SWEDEN

Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

The Partnership
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information. Application deadlines for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in late February/early March. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study Abroad Coordinator.

The University-Lund University

Details & Information:

2011/2012 information: University Information Sheets & Arrival Info submitted by Lund University

Full name of university	Lund University
*Special Notes About this Program:	Preferred if students come in Spring, but not required. It's easier for students to secure housing when they come in Spring. See above 2011/2012 information links for most current information at Lund (University Information Sheets & Arrival Info)
Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2011/2012 academic year (indicate total number of semesters)	4 semesters; possibly a few more in Spring. (It's easier for students to secure housing when they come in Spring.)
Areas of study open for MAUI students	All except in the Faculty of Performing Arts and the Faculty of Medicine
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties (not available to MAUI students)
Areas of study not available to MAUI students	Faculty of Performing Arts and the Faculty of Medicine
Utrecht Network contact person (name, full address, phone/fax/email)	Anne Messeter International Relations P.O Box 117, SE- 221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Sandgatan 3, Gamla kirurgen Tel: +46 46 222 37 55 anne.messeter@intsek.lu.se
Contact person for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail)	Maria Katsarou Tägil International Student Mobility Group Lund University Box 117, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Sandgatan 3, Gamla kirurgen Phone: +46 (0)46 222 3458 Maria.Katsarou_Tagil@stu.lu.se Fax: +46-(0)46-222 41 11
General web site of the university	http://www.lu.se/lund-university
Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students	http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/582 A new web site in English: http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/ Information for exchange students: http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/global-cooperation/student-exchange Info sheet for the students: http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/global-cooperation/student-exchange/for-partners-coordinators
Academic calendar	http://www.lu.se/lund-university/exchange-students/academic-calendar
Examination period(s)	It varies from course to course
Orientation session(s) for incoming students	Approximately 10 days after the Arrival Day
ECTS available	YES Sweden has converted to “högskolepoäng” (Higher Education Credits), which replaces the old Swedish system and which is compatible with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credit system: http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11848 One year of full-time studies is equivalent to 60 Higher Education Credits. For more information on higher education and the academic system in Sweden please see: http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11520
Application deadline(s) for admission	1 September-25 October 1 March-25 April
Application material on the web site or being mailed	One on line application for studies, accommodation, Mentors and the Orientation Programmes
Course registration deadline(s)	Same as above
Language requirements	For students that are not studying at a University in an English speaking country, it is highly recommended that they have a proficiency in English equivalent to: - IELTS (Undergraduate studies:5.0, with no score less than 4.5), or - TOEFL (Undergraduate studies: Paper Based: 500, Computer Based:173, Internet Based:61), or - Cambridge/Oxford (Undergraduate Studies: First/Lower Cert, Grade/mark A and B (Not C))
Language test certificate requirements	See above
Preparatory language course for incoming students
Courses taught in English	Approximately 260 http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11561
Internships available	No
Student employment	Allowed but not available in English
Housing assistance	Yes
Housing options
Housing application deadline(s)	Same as above
Cost estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance	Housing 3.000 SEK Meals 2.000 SEK Books/supplies 1.000 SEK Personal/Miscellaneous 1.200 SEK Local Transportation 500 SEK ___________________ ________ Total 7.700 SEK
Additional fees to pay	None
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed	All exchange students are covered by “The Swedish State Insurance for Foreign Students” (STUDENT IN). This coverage is restricted to the period of time that the students are in Sweden, as specified in the student’s Letter of Acceptance and extends mainly to health claims arising while the student is physically present in Sweden. The students agree to read and accept the terms and conditions of the insurance agreement as presented in the following link: http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/forsakr/villkor/studentineng.pdf
Health facilities at the university
Other relevant information?
Summer courses available? If so, please list	No
Last update of this information	February 1, 2010

How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.