Lund University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #95 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #19 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #17 of 1,302 | For Occupational Therapy |
| Top100 | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 40,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.lu.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* Lund University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Entry to Bachelor's studies requires completed upper secondary school education; entry to Master's studies requires a Bachelor's degree. English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no section less than 5.5) or TOEFL 90 (writing 20), or an accepted exemption from previous university or secondary school studies taught in English |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 40,000 |
Research profile
Lund University is a world-class research university with 201,798 scientific papers published and 7,810,172 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Computer Science.
Lund University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2278 | 35200 |
| 1994 | 2364 | 38518 |
| 1995 | 2612 | 43683 |
| 1996 | 2868 | 46426 |
| 1997 | 2800 | 50941 |
| 1998 | 2952 | 55075 |
| 1999 | 3023 | 62093 |
| 2000 | 2957 | 70262 |
| 2001 | 3055 | 75047 |
| 2002 | 3813 | 86495 |
| 2003 | 3611 | 96173 |
| 2004 | 3699 | 107840 |
| 2005 | 4026 | 119282 |
| 2006 | 4075 | 134055 |
| 2007 | 4354 | 146804 |
| 2008 | 4698 | 164235 |
| 2009 | 5014 | 179508 |
| 2010 | 4999 | 198036 |
| 2011 | 5259 | 221289 |
| 2012 | 5996 | 245180 |
| 2013 | 6102 | 269796 |
| 2014 | 6532 | 289691 |
| 2015 | 6501 | 301853 |
| 2016 | 6920 | 316096 |
| 2017 | 7133 | 331459 |
| 2018 | 7389 | 354944 |
| 2019 | 7760 | 390526 |
| 2020 | 8542 | 463579 |
| 2021 | 9141 | 525731 |
| 2022 | 8857 | 507589 |
| 2023 | 9176 | 519520 |
| 2024 | 7785 | 513294 |
| 2025 | 5989 | 455933 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Lund University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Acting, Air Transport, Anthropology, Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Behavioural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, History, Hotel Management, Human Rights, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Business, Japanese, Jazz and Popular Music, Journalism, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Regional Planning, Religious Music, Religious Studies, Retailing and Wholesaling, Service Trades, Singing, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theology, Tourism, Town Planning, Transport Management, Writing |
|---|---|
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Biomedicine, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Railway Engineering, Road Engineering, Secondary Education, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Teacher Training, Transport Engineering |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Accountancy, Business Administration, Commercial Law, European Union Law, Finance, Information Technology, International Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Analytical Chemistry, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Archiving, Art Management, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Chinese, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Electronics and Automation, English, English Studies, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, European Studies, European Union Law, Food Technology, French, French Studies, Gender Studies, Genetics, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, German, Germanic Studies, Greek, Greek (Classical), Health Sciences, Hispanic American Studies, Human Rights, Industrial Management, Information Sciences, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Latin, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Biology, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Nordic Studies, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Phonetics, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Religion, Religious Studies, Retailing and Wholesaling, Service Trades, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Spanish, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Swedish, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management, Visual Arts, Water Science, Welfare and Protective Services, Zoology |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Anaesthesiology, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Technology, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Music Education, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Oncology, Physical Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Road Engineering, Safety Engineering, Science Education, Secondary Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Licentiatexamen | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Crop Production, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Food Science, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Religion, Rural Planning, Service Trades, Social Sciences, Soil Science, Technology, Theatre, Theology, Town Planning, Transport and Communications, Tropical Agriculture, Water Science, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Doktorsexamen | Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Religion, Service Trades, Social Sciences, Technology, Theatre, Theology, Transport and Communications, Welfare and Protective Services |
Lund University alumni
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Carl Linnaeus
- Enrolled in Lund University
- In 1727 studied medicine
- Occupations
- university teacherbotanistmycologistzoologisttaxonomist
- Biography
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Carl Linnaeus, also known after ennoblement in 1761 as Carl von Linné, was a Swedish biologist and physician who formalised binomial nomenclature, the modern system of naming organisms. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy". Many of his writings were in Latin; his name is rendered in Latin as Carolus Linnæus and, after his 1761 ennoblement, as Carolus a Linné.
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Björn Ulvaeus
- Occupations
- librettistcomposerrecord producerguitaristsongwriter
- Biography
-
Björn Kristian Ulvaeus is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA. He is also the co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! He co-produced the films Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again with fellow ABBA member and close friend Benny Andersson. He is the oldest member of the group.
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Sofia Helin
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
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Sofia Margareta Götschenhjelm-Helin is a Swedish actress. She was nominated for a Guldbagge Award for her role in Dalecarlians, and stars as Saga Norén in the Danish/Swedish co-produced TV series The Bridge.
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Jimmie Åkesson
- Enrolled in Lund University
- Studied in 1998-2005
- Occupations
- bloggerwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Per Jimmie Åkesson is a Swedish politician and author, serving as leader of the Sweden Democrats since 2005. He has been a member of the Riksdag (SD) for Jönköping County since 2010. He previously served as leader of the Sweden Democratic Youth from 2000 until 2005.
Lund University faculties and divisions
| Academy : Malmo Academy of Music | Music, Music Education |
|---|---|
| Academy : Malmo Art Academy | Fine Arts |
| Academy : Malmo Theatre Academy | Acting, Theatre |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Safety Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Theology | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Education, History, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Biomedicine, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Geography (Human), International Studies, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology |
| School : Aviation | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport |
| School : Economics and Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Information Sciences, International Business, Management, Marketing |
General information
| Alternative names | LU Lunds Universitet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1666 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
| Motto | Beredd till bådadera |
| Colors | dark blue, bronze |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 117 Lund, Skane, SD-221 00 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 98,000 |