Lund University Faculty of Medicine

- Lund, Sweden
Abroad

General Information

Lund University’s Faculty of Medicine is a global leader in medical education and research. As of 2025/2026, it is ranked among the top 100 medical schools globally (QS 2025), recognized for its high-impact research in areas like cancer, diabetes, and stem cell biology.

General Info

  • Legacy & Strategy: Established in 1666, it is one of the oldest and largest medical faculties in Sweden. It follows a "Translational Research" strategy, bridging the gap between basic laboratory science and clinical patient care.

  • International Standing: A member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and the U21 network, it offers a truly global academic environment.

  • Language of Instruction: * Medicine (Läkare): Taught in Swedish (6-year program).

    • English-taught degrees: Includes the Bachelor’s in Biomedicine and Master’s in Public Health, Biomedicine, and Medical Research.

Campus Facilities

  • Biomedical Centre (BMC): The heart of medical research in Lund. It is one of Europe's largest facilities for life sciences, where researchers from the university and hospital collaborate.

  • Forum Medicum: Completed in 2023, this is the faculty’s new landmark building on Sölvegatan. It serves as a unified health sciences center where medical students, nursing students, and researchers meet.

  • Medicon Village: A nearby life science park that hosts over 150 companies, providing students with unique networking and internship opportunities in the private sector.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

  • Status: One of Sweden’s largest university hospitals, with primary sites in Lund and Malmö.

  • Clinical Excellence: It is a national center for thoracic surgery, cardiac care, and robotic-assisted surgery.

  • Student Integration: Medical students are immersed in the clinical environment from early in their studies, rotating through departments that lead the country in patient safety and medical innovation.

    • Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    • EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: No tuition fees.

    • Non-EU International Students:

      • Bachelors in Biomedicine: Approximately SEK 615,000 for the full 3-year program (~SEK 102,500 per semester).

      • Master's (e.g., Public Health): Approximately SEK 410,000 for the full 2-year program (~SEK 102,500 per semester).

      • Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of SEK 900.

    • Scholarships: The Lund University Global Scholarship is a merit-based award that typically covers 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of the tuition fee.

    City Details

  • Vibe: Lund is the ultimate "Student City." Over 40,000 students live here, making the city youthful, safe, and academically focused.

  • Transport: Bicycles are the primary way to get around. The city is flat and has excellent bike lanes.

  • Geography: Only 10 minutes from Malmö and 40 minutes from Copenhagen (Denmark) by train, placing you in the heart of the "Medicon Valley" life science cluster.

    • Hostel & Mess

  • Housing Guarantee: Fee-paying international students (non-EU) often have a housing guarantee if they apply through LU Accommodation during the specified window.

  • Types of Housing: * Corridor Rooms: Popular student housing where you have a private room/bathroom but share a large, modern kitchen.

    • Cost: Monthly rent is generally SEK 4,000 – 7,500.

  • Mess/Dining: There is no "mess hall" with meal plans. All student housing is self-catering.

    • Subsidized Food: The Student Nations (social clubs) are the best place for cheap, high-quality meals, often costing around SEK 50–70 for lunch.

    • Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seats: Sweden does not have NRI or Management Quotas. All admissions are strictly based on academic merit and (for the 6-year Medical degree) Swedish language proficiency.

  • Application Round: The international application round closes on January 15 for an August start.

  • Admission Merit: For Bachelor's programs, selection is based on high school grades. For Master's, it's based on your previous university degree, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and CV.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

    The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

    The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

    Yes, all our partner universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduate doctors can also write major global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and the FMGE/NExT exam for India.

    While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

    Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

    Payment schedules are determined by the individual university. Some universities allow semester-wise payments, while others require annual payments. We will provide clear guidance on the university's official payment schedule.

    We are committed to transparency. All costs, including consultation charges and university expenses, are detailed in your offer letter. We strongly advise against any form of donation.

    Yes, we coordinate group departures for students and assist with flight ticket booking. Our representative will meet the students at the destination airport and provide transport to the university hostel.

    Hostels offer secure accommodation with separate facilities for boys and girls. Indian meals are generally cooked and served by Indian caterers within the hostel premises or mess hall to ensure a suitable diet for students.

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