About The Program
Over 1,000 years old, the city of Lund blends modern life with deep history. Between coffee houses, green parks, and its medieval cathedral, you’ll see traces of the Viking Age alongside a college town shaped by research and new ideas. Lund’s compact layout makes it easy to settle in—many main campus buildings sit near the center of town, a short walk from the railway station. Lund University draws students who want to study where engineering and sustainability show up in real projects and real infrastructure. The region is known for inventions that moved from lab to everyday life, from the artificial kidney and Bluetooth to the Tetra Pak carton designed to reduce waste. Engineering students can also plug into a research environment shaped by major facilities, including the MAX IV Laboratory and the developing European Spallation Source, alongside course options across sciences, social sciences, economics, business, humanities, and law. Orientation week includes outings like hikes, excursions, and Taste of Sweden, a celebration of Scandinavian cuisine. A Swedish language course and language-lounge nights help you navigate daily life and connect with locals. Outside of class, join a student “nation” (a campus club that organizes events and activities), then spend weekends trying winter traditions like snowshoeing, skiing, or an icy swim followed by a sauna.
Where you'll study
Founded over 100 years before the United States declared independence, Lund University’s history goes way back. Its earliest students attended classes in a local cathedral and one of the king’s residences. Today, it is a major European research hub and a great choice for majors in engineering as well as the social sciences, economics, business, humanities, sciences, and law. Lund University is home to the world’s leading electron accelerator facility, the Max IV laboratory, and the soon-to-be most powerful neutron source in the world, the European Spallation Source. As the most popular institution of higher education in Sweden, it offers the broadest range of courses and programs. Attending class at the main campus buildings, your daily activities will be in the center of Lund, just a short walk from the city railway station.
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TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Optional field trips and activities to introduce the local culture are available through your host university. Most events are free or discounted, but some come with an additional cost not included in UCEAP fees.
Optional trips to Iceland and the Norwegian fjords
Festival of Light at Sofiero Palace
Cottage weekend in Dalby
Canoe day on river Rönne followed by veggie-friendly BBQ
From The Californian Abroad
My first semester in Lund, Sweden was not all rosy, but learning to overcome hardship was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I grew so much and gained so many friends and experiences. As much as I appreciate my experiences at Berkeley, I don't feel changed in the same way as I do from my time in Sweden. Berkeley challenged me to grow academically, but Lund challenged me to grow as a person.
When first considering studying abroad, all I could think of was wanting to go somewhere that would genuinely change me. I wanted to experience a new way of thinking, a new daily routine, and different ideologies. The students at Lund University taught me a profound lesson—grades are just a small part of who you are. Coming from a highly competitive environment, a lot of my self worth was placed on performing in school, but life has too much to offer to only worry about grades and career prospects. Swedish students and the friends I met all showed me how necessary it is to connect with people around the world, to explore new places, eat new foods, and most importantly, create a healthy and encouraging social circle.
Studying abroad was not only for the sake of living somewhere else and receiving an education in another country, but also to show future generations of my family that it is possible to experience these types of opportunities. As the oldest of four, it is very important to me to show my siblings that with perseverance and learning what resources are available, a student can make their dreams come true.