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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