Lund University 2017 | EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION SINCE 1666
A WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY To understand, explain and improve Lund University was founded in 1666 and, ever to be a member of the international research since, has been a centre of culture and learning. networks League of European Research Univer- We are considered one of Scandinavia’s most sities (LERU) and Universitas 21 (U21). outstanding universities. One of our strengths is our unique disciplinary range and our ability A WIDE RANGE OF STUDY PROGRAMMES to generate boundary-crossing collaboration. We have one of the widest ranges of study Student infmuence, internationalisation and programmes in Sweden, including several close cooperation with wider society are other unique interdisciplinary programmes for both characteristics of Lund University. Swedish and international students. OUTSTANDING RESEARCH WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH FACILITIES Lund University is regularly ranked as one Two of the world’s foremost research facilities of the world’s top 100 higher education for materials research and life sciences are estab- institutions. Our eight faculties conduct strong lished in Lund – the synchrotron radiation facility research in many different areas, including MAX IV, which was inaugurated in June 2016, over thirty research fjelds in which we are and the European Spallation Source (ESS) which world-leading. Many scientifjc breakthroughs will feature the world’s most powerful neutron and pioneering innovations have originated source when it opens for research in 2023. from Lund University. 350TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Lund University is celebrating its 350th anni- Our strong reputation helps to attract students versary over 13 months – from 19 December and researchers from all over the world. More 2016 to 28 January 2018. An extensive and international students apply to Lund than to inclusive jubilee programme puts the spotlight any other university in Sweden. We collaborate on our education and research, along with our with around 600 partner universities worldwide innovations through the ages, while raising and we are also the only Swedish university important issues for the future.
LUND UNIVERSITY IN BRIEF FOUNDED: 1666 MOTTO: Ad utrumque (paratus), prepared for both NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 42 000 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 7 400 ANNUAL TURNOVER: EUR 800 million RANKING (2016): QS World University Rankings: 73 Times Higher Education: 96 Shanghai ranking: 101–150 FACULTIES: • School of Economics and Management • Faculty of Engineering, LTH • Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts • Faculties of Humanities and Theology • Faculty of Law • Faculty of Medicine • Faculty of Science • Faculty of Social Sciences • The University also comprises MAX IV, the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Econom- ics IIIEE, and several specialised centres and facilities open to the general public, such as Skissernas Museum – Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art. The Raoul Wallen- berg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is also closely associated with the University. LOCATIONS: Lund, Malmö, Helsingborg and Ljungbyhed
EDUCATION IN BRIEF EDUCATION NUMBER OF DEGREE PROGRAMMES: 80 leading to an undergraduate degree, of which 6 taught in English A meeting-place for international students 200 leading to a Master’s degree, of which more than 100 taught in English NUMBER OF FREESTANDING Lund University has Scandinavia’s largest great importance on ensuring that they are COURSES: range of education taught in English, and skilled educators. We are also keen to provide 2 060, of which more than 1 000 taught one of Sweden’s broadest ranges of study our students with opportunities to have their in English programmes in engineering, science, law, say in their education. Student representa- SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: social science, economics and management, tives sit on all decision-making bodies of the The rich student life in Lund offers medicine, humanities, theology and the University. We place strong emphasis on the a broad range of opportunities. fjne and performing arts. We offer degree employability of our students and deliver our Students can get involved in student programmes and freestanding courses at programmes and courses in close collaboration theatre, radio and TV productions, Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels. with wider society. sports events, festivals, elegant balls, debating, mentoring programmes and We educate the knowledge generators, Lund University is consistently the most popu- much more. problem solvers and leaders of tomorrow. Our lar choice for international students coming to ENTREPRENEURSHIP: students are taught how to think freely, crea- study in Sweden. With students from over 100 Through Lund University’s innovation tively and critically, and to develop their ability countries, the University is a meeting place system, students with business ideas to collaborate in order to tackle demanding which offers opportunities for international can get help with business develop- problems. We give our students the tools to engagement, cultural exchange and global ment, patents, fjnancing and offjce space while benefjting from a large explore and understand themselves and the networking. Many students also study part of network of potential business coopera- world around them. Our alumni include Nobel their degree programme abroad, with a choice tion partners. Prize winners, ministers, ambassadors, busi- of exchange studies in over 70 countries all ness leaders and personalities from the world over the world. CAREERS SUPPORT: We have several careers centres and of culture. organise careers fairs and career- Lund is also the most popular student city in related seminars. Via our careers portal, Our study programmes are closely linked Sweden and is known for its variety of student students can get tips on jobs, degree to current research, which we regard as an organisations which offer great opportuni- project opportunities and internship important factor for quality. The majority of ties to get involved in extracurricular social and trainee vacancies, both in Sweden our lecturers are also researchers and we place activities. and abroad.
RESEARCH Broad and cutting-edge research Society is facing major global challenges in the Lund University also stands out as a strong fjelds of the environment and climate, sustain- force in the European research arena. For many able development, migration, digitalisation and years, we have been one of the most active demographic change. As a full-scale university, Swedish participants in the EU framework pro- Lund University is particularly well equipped grammes for technical and economic develop- to meet these complex societal challenges by ment. We are also members of the EU’s largest utilising its disciplinary range, interdisciplinary collaboration on climate and innovation, collaborations and strengthened engage- Climate-KIC, which entails collaboration with ment with wider society. Our success in being other European universities and companies to awarded major research grants is evidence fjnd solutions to climate change. of our position as an international research university. Annually, over EUR 500 million are The world-leading research facilities MAX IV destined for research in our eight faculties, and ESS which are being established in Lund enabling us to offer one of the strongest and will be of great signifjcance for research and broadest ranges of research in Scandinavia. In industrial development within materials and more than thirty fjelds, our research teams are life sciences. MAX IV, which was inaugurated among the world’s most outstanding, accord- in June 2016, is the world’s foremost synchro- ing to independent assessments. tron radiation facility and the ESS will be the most powerful neutron source in the world We have been commissioned by the Swedish once it opens for research in 2023. Science Government to develop various strategic re- Village Scandinavia is also developing nearby, search areas to absolute world-class level. These destined to become a meeting place and a include research on cancer, diabetes, epidemiol- test environment for research, education and ogy, neuroscience, stem cells, nanoscience, entrepreneurship. With these facilities, Lund climate modelling, biodiversity, Middle Eastern will further reinforce its international research studies, e-science, manufacturing engineering, position. and IT and mobile communications.
STRONG RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTS • Materials science, surface physics and nanotechnology • Advanced laser physics and spectroscopy • Diabetes • Cancer • Automatic control and complex systems • Information technology and mobile communications • Neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases • Cognitive science • Stem cell therapy • Evolution, ecology and animal migration patterns • Environment, climate, sustainable systems and biodiversity • Epidemiology • Innovation and entrepreneurship • Middle Eastern studies
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