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Minja from FinlandWhat is your educational background?"I have a BA in International Relations and International Organisation (University of Groningen)."Why did you choose Lund University?"I chose Lund University because of the DRMCCA Master’s. I was keen to study climate change adaptation but in an applied way and in an interdisciplinary setting. The programme seemed to fit exactly what I was look
Suze from the Netherlands – Alumna and PhD studentThe programme and the teaching styleWhy did you choose this programme? "I chose this programme because I wanted to bring together my biology background and my computational knowledge. I wanted to merge them so I thought learning how to integrate biological data and computational science would be good. I knew Sweden had quite a good technical scene.
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-nabif/what-suze-says-about-masters-bioinformatics - 2025-12-02
Su Lyn from Singapore and Canada, now doing a PhD in Management at Emlyon How did you find out about Lund University?"After having lived in Singapore and Canada, I came to Sweden with my husband who got transferred here two years ago. I thought things would be easier if I would learn the language first, so I took a one-year intensive Swedish course at Lund University. It was only then that I foun
Tuan from VietnamCan you tell us a little bit about your background?"I finished my Bachelor’s of Architecture at Ho Chi Minh University of Architecture in my home country of Viet Nam. I have been working as a junior architect for two years since."Why did you choose Lund University and why did this particular programme appeal to you?"In my career, I realized I am fascinated when talking about energ
Dian from IndonesiaAbout the programme and the teaching style How did you find out about this programme and why did you choose it? "I have always been interested in studying in a Scandinavian country because of the sustainable lifestyle in those countries. Additionally, I wanted to challenge myself and make the most out of the experience, because Sweden is quite the opposite of my home country, In
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-eagei/what-dian-says-about-masters-entrepreneurship-and-innovation - 2025-12-02
Marie from GeorgiaAbout the programme and the teaching styleHow did you find out about this programme and why did you choose it? "Lund University has one of the best programmes for human rights in Europe. I found information about the requirements for application processes with the help of the Lund University webpage. Around me, many successful people in their field have degrees from here. Thus, I
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-hamrs/what-marie-says-about-masters-human-rights-studies - 2025-12-02
Introducing Anna-Maria Hi! My name is Anna-Maria and I'm the student ambassador for the Master's programme in Energy-efficient and Environmental Building Design. I am happy to answer any questions you might have about the programme, courses, student life, and life in Lund and Sweden via the Unibuddy Platform, where you can chat with me (see below). Please note that I cannot answer questions about
Omar SamirWhat is the best thing about your programme?“The best thing about our programme is that it has diversified, multidisciplinary modules that deal with different subjects such as economics, culture, language, administration, social sciences, politics and so on. The University has clearly endeavoured to make the programme successful.” Why did you choose the specialisation in Sustainable Serv
The official academic year at Lund University is divided into two semesters (autumn and spring), each lasting 20 weeks. Semester dates at Lund UniversityThe academic year 2025/2026Autumn semester 2025: Monday 1 September 2025 – Sunday 18 January 2026Spring semester 2026: Monday 19 January 2026 – Sunday 7 June 2026The exact duration of the semesters may vary slightly from faculty to faculty and a
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/study-lund-university/academic-calendar - 2025-12-01
Mart from the NetherlandsHow did you find out about Lund University?"I was really keen on biology and especially something with evolution. When I finished my Bachelor’s, I was looking for programmes in Evolution Archeology, leading me just to search for studies in evolutionary biology. I then went through the list country by country, and that is when I landed in Sweden and found Lund University."W
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-nabio-evbi/what-mart-says-about-masters-biology-evolutionary-biology - 2025-12-02
Claudia from PeruAbout the programme and the teaching styleWhy did you choose Lund University? "First, the quality of education. I checked the QS ranking where Lund University is placed in the top 100. Second, I checked the programme content which seemed very interesting and aligned to my interests. Finally, the language. I wanted to study a programme in English and in a city where I can speak Eng
Kunal SharmaKunal Sharma is one of the students pursuing the Master’s in Production and Materials Engineering at Lund University. After graduating high school from Kyiv International School, he accepted a place in the Mechanical Engineering programme at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada where he got a Bachelor’s degree. Now he has spent one semester in Lund and we have asked him s
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
Aija from Latvia – AlumnaWhy did you choose the Master’s programme in Energy-efficient and Environmental Building Design at Lund University?“After graduating as a construction architect in Denmark, I looked for a Master’s degree programme that would incorporate environmental protection. Programmes about sustainable buildings seemed a natural choice, but there were not that many to choose from. I h
Tallha from PakistanWhy did you choose Lund University? "I chose Lund primarily because of the programme that is offered here. Since I was looking for a degree that was a mix between Control Systems and Computer Sciences, I found exactly that in the Machine Learning, Systems and Control programme offered at Lund University."What are your first impressions of your programme? Does it meet your expec
Jan-Henrik – Associate professor and senior lecturerWhat is your academic background and what did you do before you started teaching at Lund University?"I have a teacher's education (history, social science, religion) and worked 11 years as a schoolteacher. Then I went back to university, took a PhD in human geography and have been working at the department since 2000, when it started."Could you d
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sasma-turi/short-interview-senior-lecturer-jan-henrik-nilsson - 2025-12-02
Lorena Acuña from Spain Why did you choose this programme?“I was looking for a programme in Astrophysics that would enable me to study courses on stellar and planetary science. I found publications from the researchers at Lund Observatory, and their interests where related to the topics of my Bachelor’s project. I was excited to continue my Master’s project on these two subjects, which wouldn’t ha
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-naafy/what-lorena-says-about-masters-astrophysics - 2025-12-01
Channan from the UKAbout the programme and the teaching style Why did you choose Lund University? "The primary reason why I chose to come to Lund was the strength of my chosen course: the Master’s in Environmental Management and Policy. It stood out to me for its word-of-mouth reputation, dual management and policy lens, as well as its focus on practical application. More broadly, Lund University
Studentlund – your key to student life in Lund Studentlund membership gives you access to social, cultural and political student life in Lund. Lund University is well-known for its unique student life and fantastic campus atmosphere. The variety of student organisations, including the famous 'nations' of Lund, provides excellent opportunities for you to experience student life and to join in stude
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations - 2025-12-01
