Lund University

Unique study opportunities

• Take special courses in Nordic and Viking history, music, art, and law.
• Participate in research or lab work on enzyme tech, drug formulation, bio-informants, or protein engineering.
• Learn to create beautiful things in simple modern Scandinavian design.
• Learn about Scandinavian models of social equality for families and individuals.

Language

Swedish Language Study: Optional

You have the option of taking a short "Swedish in a nutshell" course, designed specifically for exchange students, during the orientation week before regular classes start. The course is offered at beginning and intermediate levels. 

During the semester you may study Swedish language more extensively. Swedish language is offered at beginning through advanced levels. 

Courses and credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program:

• Take a full-time course of study: Three to four courses for a total of 24 quarter/16 semester UC units during the term.
• If you enroll in three courses, you may take one course for pass/no pass credit; if you enroll in four, you may take two for pass/no pass credit.

Current Program Courses

Lund University has particularly strong course offerings in anthropology, biology, business and economics, chemistry, history, international studies, math, physics, political science, and sociology. Most coursework is at the upper-division undergraduate level.

This program is ideal for engineering students who want to take courses abroad in their major in English. The Engineering department at Lund offers courses in most Engineering disciplines including bioengineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, and computer science. 

Every semester Lund University offers exchange students the unique opportunity to take Special Area Studies courses in a wide range of subject areas that introduce you to Swedish culture and society and European topics. 

Music and Fine Arts courses are limited, competitive, and require a portfolio, additional application, and/or audition. 

The fall semester runs into January. If you are studying during the fall only, you may need to make special arrangements to complete exams by late December. 

Catalogs and resources

• Lund University Course Catalog: Each faculty has its own list of courses for exchange students. Click on the links under the faculty title to search for courses. As a UCEAP student, you can take courses at the Master's level provided that you have the appropriate background and meet the prerequisites. Master-level courses should be taken only within your major. These courses will transfer back to UC as upper-division undergraduate credit.
• Engineering courses at Lund University: Get tips for Navigating the Lund University Faculty of Engineering (LTH) Course Catalog.
• Special Area Studies courses: Browse Swedish culture and society courses available.
• UCEAP Course Catalog: See a list of courses students have taken on this program. This is not a current representation of course offerings on this program. Reference the above links to review recent course offerings
• Campus Credit Abroad: Learn the types of credit (major, minor, general education, elective) students from your campus received at this location.

Academic culture

The typical Lund University course differs from a typical UC course in that students are expected to supplement the course significantly with personal study (e.g., doing more than the minimum assigned reading). Swedish higher education values self-reliance and maturity. Instructors expect critical thinking on material presented in lectures and expect students to be prepared for discussion.

Grades

You will earn direct UC credit and grades for all coursework. There is usually a comprehensive final exam at the end of each academic course that tests your ability to present and analyze the class material studied in the lecture and in the reading. Grading in the course is normally based on the results of the final exam and on the required group study, research, and papers. Grading is based on both knowledge and presentation of course material.

Grades for the fall semester are typically available by mid-March and grades for the spring semester are typically available by mid-August.

Tip: If you intend to put yourself on your campus degree list for graduation while on UCEAP, consult your campus advisors before departure about possible delays in the degree verification process.