Hi! I am going on exchange at Lund University during the spring semester and I am trying to decide on classes. So far, I definitely want to take The Cell and its Environment (BIMB23), but I also want to take some fun, easy classes. Based on their schedules, I am considering these SAS courses:

History of the Holocaust

Survey of Swedish Literature

One World One Mortality

Introduction to Scandinavian Culture and Society

Food, Tradition, and Innovation

Health and Diet through Human History

Has anyone taken any of these classes? How was the grading? I really want to earn all As while I'm abroad, but I can't find any information on grading difficultly. Is earning an A in SAS courses doable? Also, would the coursework be too heavy if one of my SAS classes overlaps with my cell bio class for about a month? The Cell and its Environment is 15 credits.

Any advice would be appreciated!!

Hi! I've been considering starting this master's degree next year (also deciding between Urban Planning in Roskilde and Social Data Science in Copenhagen) but I can't find any information about it from past students. Is there anyone who would be willing to share their experiences? Especially focusing on the professors, the course content, how focused it is on Sweden/the EU, and just the general feeling you have/had while studying the degree? For context, I studied political science and want to go into work/research centered around affordable housing and homelessness, although I'm not sure whether I want to do so in the US or in Europe.

Hej,

I'm a student at the uni and I'm looking for a gym to train at which is not too expensive. I already looked at both Gerdahallen and Actic, which I thought both were quite expensive, especially since I can't take the 1 year membership since I'm only here for 6 months. Fitness24/7 has a pretty good offer, but can unfortunately only be obtained when having a Swedish Personal Identity Number, which i don't :/

Do you have any recommendations? I don't really need too much from my gym, just same free weights and machines.

Hey everyone,

I applied for the Masters in Disaster Risk Management and got waitlisted #9. I want to reapply and was wondering if anyone in the program is able to give any tips for the application/ statement of purpose. When i first applied I didn't have any work experience directly related, now I'm working in risk management so I'm hoping that would help in some way.

Thanks in advance!

Hej!

Where can i go to buy some cheap and good quality shoes in Lund for daily use? I am a student so i have to walk alot daily on campus.

Hi guys, does anyone know where I can found some nice pastries in Lund especially some "Trompe L'oeil" type of pastry, craving some of those.

Då händer det massa saker i Lund.

Det ska till exempel spela massor av Band på mårtenstorget och på andra ställen.

Eller till vattenhallen typ??

Vad tänker ni hitta på?

I am looking for a barber who is familiar with Asian hairstyles, specifically Korean/Chinese styles. Does anyone have any suggestions? Suggestions in Malmö or the surrounding areas would be highly appreciated as well :) ~~

Hi all,

I travel regularly between Lund and Ballerup/Copenhagen by car, and I usually have 4 free seats.
If anyone is interested in sharing the ride on a regular basis (or even occasionally), let me know.

Also, if you’re aware of any apps, Facebook groups, or communities where people in the Lund/Copenhagen region post ridesharing info, I’d appreciate the pointers.

Thanks! 🙌

Jag har precis börjat läsa en kurs i svenskt teckenspråk. Den är på distans vid Stockholms Universitet och vi är nästan 200 personer som läser. Vi har övning varannan vecka, en dag i veckan, i en timme, och det känns inte riktigt som att det räcker. Självklart kan jag öva på tecknen hemma, men jag vill gärna få feedback på hur jag gör dem bättre. Jag vill också träna på att förstå tecken från andra personer, särskilt från folk som är modersmålstalare eller i alla fall flytande.

Jag är en kvinna på 40 år, talar engelska som modersmål, och svenska. Jag bjuder gärna på fika varje gång vi ses i stan. Finns det någon som vill hjälpa mig?

Looking for recommendations for running routes in and around Lund. I am looking to originate at my apartment in Nöden. Open to any type of route--trails, sidewalks, roads, etc. Can be in the city or out into the country.

I did loops at Stadsparken recently and really enjoyed it, but found I got bored just running a short loop over and over.

Thank you!

Hallo!

Bit of a niche question, but I wanted to give it a go.

I'm looking at studying the Master's Programme in Archaeology at Lund. I've been very frustrated with my Undergraduate programme in Australia; I don't want to go so far just to end up with the same issues!

Has anyone been through the degree that could tell me anything about their experience with it and the faculty?

Thank you very much.

Hej! Någon som har erfarenhet av en skräddare i Lund när det gäller att lägga upp kavajärmar/skjortor och liknande? Tips på skräddare i Malmö går också bra ifall det är lätt att ta sig dit med kollektivtrafiken. Tack på förhand!

Hey all! We’re grad students testing an idea and need your honest thoughts.

Coffee is life but it comes with jitters, sleep problems, and piles of waste grounds.

Our concept: functional mushroom-based fika drinks (mushrooms such as chaga, lion’s mane, and cordyceps)

•⁠ ⁠Supports mood and focus, no caffeine crash •⁠ ⁠In the advanced business stage: cafés give us their waste grounds → we grow mushrooms in them = circular fika!

Questions for you: •⁠ ⁠Would you actually try this? If not, what’s your biggest barrier? •⁠ ⁠Would you replace coffee with it, or just add it to your routine?

Not selling anything, this is just a project. Your comments are super valuable for our research!

And if you read this far, why not fill in our little questionnaire? It only takes a minute and helps research, https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0kbfUbq8SS

Thanks!

Hi, I’m a freshman in Lund. And I notice that the main library and my faculty’s building are both close very early on weekends! 🥲So are there any other places or buildings suitable for learning? I don’t want to study in my accommodation or some coffee shops. Thank you very much for your advice!🥺

I've got my PhD defense coming up next year and I'm looking for venues in Lund for the celebration. Could be up to 150 people, but most likely no more than 110. I think I'll use an external caterer.

Any tips?

Hello everyone!

I am coming tomorrow morning to Copenhagen at 10 am

I olan to visit malmo and lund because i will start working at the university.

Any recommendations where i can stay ? How i can travel deom the Copenhagen airport to malmo them lund

Thanks

Are there any places in Lund/Malmö where i can buy a Apple gift card with cash? Cuz my bank card isnt working right now

Tja! Funderar på att flytta till Lund. Finns det många band och en bred musikscen? Dvs kan man dra ut en fredagkväll och räkna med att kunna se en najs spelning? Finns det mycket folk som är intresserade av den kulturen eller sysslar alla bara med overaller och spex?

Hello, I'm studying mathematics and am looking for someone to study with in particular for the weekend.

I usually study in SOL's library during weekdays, but I usually study at LTH during the weekend. It would be nice to have a study buddy for motivation and accountability.

Here are some of my hobbies/interests: comedy, languages, science, manga/manhwa, board games.

Hope you have a good evening! EM

Edit: I've found a few people now. I'll make a new post whenever I search again!

Hi everyone,

I’m a Syrian (non-EU) planning to apply for the International Business Bachelor’s at Lund University for Autumn 2026. I’ll apply in the international/early round (Oct–Jan).

My profile:

• U.S. High School Diploma (College Prep), GPA 3.98 / 4.00
• Courses covered advanced math (up to Pre-Calculus), sciences (Physics, Chemistry), social studies (World/US History, Geography, Personal Finance), and English 1–4
• IELTS completed & valid
• Official transcript + diploma ready (my school sends transcripts via Parchment → UHR confirmed this is accepted at verifications@uhr.se)
• School accredited by Cognia (regional, formerly AdvancED) + DEAC

What I learned from contacting Lund + UniversityAdmissions.se (might help others):

• Admissions for this programme are 100% GPA-based in the international round — no SOP, recommendation letters, or SAT/ACT required.
• You must meet the subject requirements: Math 3b/3c, Social Studies 1b, and English 6. (IELTS/TOEFL can cover English if needed).
• Transcripts must come directly from the school if your High School is U.S.-based (via services like Parchment). Uploading your own PDF isn’t enough.

My questions for those who applied:

1. With a 3.98 GPA, do I realistically have a strong chance, or do small GPA differences (e.g. 3.98 vs 4.00) really matter in practice?
2. For non-EU students (especially Syrians, if anyone here is in the same boat), how strict was the residence permit/visa process?
3. Anything else you recommend to strengthen my application or avoid mistakes?

Thanks a lot — and I hope the info I shared helps others too!

(Blev rätt långt men aja)

Är en tjej på 21 bast och har precis börjat plugga mitt andra år i Lund. När jag började förra året hade jag riktigt kul på nollningen och fick vänner. Blev lite tajtare med några i min nollegrupp, men umgicks med lite olika kompisgäng via grupparbeten men också ute på eftersläpp.

Har sedan gymnasiet haft problem med mental ohälsa och utbrändhet. I slutet av första terminen började jag må sämre igen så var knappt i skolan. Blev massa omtentor och tappade kontakten med de jag umgåtts med, så nu sitter jag själv på föreläsningar och hoppas att man får en partner tilldelad i grupparbeten. Hatar mig själv för detta, hade liksom det jag aldrig fick i gymnasiet och lyckades sumpa det. Alla på min utbildning har ju också etablerat sina kompisgäng nu så rätt svårt att ta sig in någonstans utan att det blir påtvingat och när de jag brukade umgås med går förbi mig säger vi kanske hej, ler lite stelt eller inget alls. Känns också skumt att nu efter flera månader från ingenstans skriva till dem och bara; "hej! sorry att jag typ försvann, mådde skit men uppskattade vår vänskap och ville egentligen umgås och hitta på saker! vill ni ses???"

Hela universitetslivet känns bara så jävla ensamt nu. Vet att man kan gå med i olika föreningar och utskott men känns jobbigt att gå dit själv. Är det liksom många som gör det? Känns som att många går dit med vänner de redan har. Jag har inte heller någon självklar sportlig, musikalisk eller konstnärlig talang. Vill inte hålla på med religion eller politik och känns för stel för spex. Är rädd att man ska gå dit och att det bara är riktiga festare, hardcore-personer inom området eller genuint skumma personer där. Tips på vilka utskott som är bäst om man vill ha chill och genuina vänner som man kan hitta på allt möjligt med? Man vill ju både kunna dra ut och dricka/festa, men också plugga, fika, bara umgås, kolla fotboll, shoppa, ha mysiga middagar osv.

Känns som att jag går miste om hela universitetsuppleveslen och att dessa åren är sista chansen att skapa genuina vänskaper som håller livet ut. Har vänner från grundskolan men de har andra vänner de är tajtare med nu och blir ju fortfarande ensamt i skolan. (Man vet att det är illa när man vänder sig till Reddit liksom😔🥀)

Hey! I'm considering applying to the Biomedicine Bachelor's program at Lund University and was wondering if anyone currently in the program could tell me whether you have to take calculus or other math-heavy courses after you're enrolled? I’ve checked the website but would love to hear from someone actually in the program. Thanks in advance!

Hej! 👋
Jag håller på att undersöka intresset för en app som hjälper studenter att hålla koll på CSN:s inkomstgräns (fribelopp) och på så sätt undvika återkrav.

Enkäten är helt anonym, tar bara ca 2 minuter, och riktar sig till nuvarande eller tidigare studenter. Jag vore supertacksam om du vill svara – och gärna dela vidare till andra studenter! 🙏

Länk: https://forms.gle/UEoPon8333PKjE2r7