Lund University
MAUI-Utrecht
Network Exchange Program
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht 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 programs, including fall semester, winter
semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study
Abroad Coordinator.
| Full name of university | Lund University |
| Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2008/2009 academic
year (indicate total number of semesters) |
2 students in fall semester; 4 students in spring semester (6 semesters total) |
| Areas of study open for MAUI students | Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering. Please note that, except for in the Humanities, some of the courses will have pre-requisites that need to be observed. See course listings: http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11561, and http://www.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/intsek/SAS2007_08_HT.pdf |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties (not available to MAUI students) | Medicine, Performing Arts. Also, please note that, except for in the Humanities, some of the courses will have pre-requisites that need to be observed |
| Utrecht
Network contact person (name, full address, phone/fax/email) |
Renée
Valeri International Office, Lund University PO Box 117 22100 Lund, Sweden Phone: +46 (46) 2223137, fax: +46 (46) 222 4111 Email: renee.valeri@intsek.lu.se |
| Contact person for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail) | Maria
Katsarou-Tägil International Office, Lund University PO Box 117 22100 Lund, Sweden Phone: +46(46)2223458, fax:+46(46)2224111 Email: maria.katsarou_tagil@intsek.lu.se |
| General web site of the university | http://www.lu.se |
| Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students | http://www.lu.se/lund-university/exchange-students |
| Academic calendar | 2
semesters of 20 weeks each: Autumn semester: Sept.1-Jan 18, Spring: Jan 19-June 7 |
| Examination period(s) | Varying depending on courses, but within the above term periods |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | For exchange students only: Orientation will start August 18 and January 9 (tentative and subject to change). Students should arrive one day before. Free |
| ECTS available | Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | April
15/ October 1 Pre-registration & Housing: April 1-May 20, Oct 1-Nov 20 |
| Application material on the web site or being mailed | Both (must be printed out and signed by student and coordinator) |
| Course registration deadline(s) | April 15/ October 1 |
| Language requirements | English |
| Language test certificate requirements | Not if English is mother tounge. In other cases, a letter is required from the home university. |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | Beginning
Swedish included in the Orientation program before the semester
start; free for exchange students. For other Swedish Language Courses (SVE-courses), please see owww.sol.lu.se/nordiska/exchange |
| Courses taught in English | http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11561 |
| Internships available | No |
| Student employment | Visa required, max. 20 hrs/week—but the competition is tough |
| Housing assistance | http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11918 Pre-registration & Housing: April 1-May 20, Oct 1-Nov 20 (get information about application through your coordinator) The housing in Lund has always been a problem, especially during the autumn term. |
| Housing options | Single rooms in student residences. Private lodging VERY difficult to find. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | May 20 for autumn term, November 20 for spring term (subject to change) |
| Cost
estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance |
325 EUR 225 EUR 100 EUR 50 EUR Free LU health insurance for incoming students (coverage in Sweden only), see http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/forsakr/villkor/StudentINeng.pdf |
| Additional fees to pay | Student union fee: approx. 40 EUR/semester |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Allowed |
| Health facilities at the university | Yes |
| Summer
courses available? If so, please list |
Not within the exchange. |
| Last update of this information | January 2008 |