Pursue Science & Engineering Excellence at Lund University in Sweden

Sat 18 Feb 2017

Sweden is well known around the world for its innovation, openness, and social ideals of equality and fairness. Swedish inventions include the pacemaker, the computer mouse, and three-point seatbelt, and more recently Skype and Spotify. The home of the Nobel Prize has a very welcome social and political environment for developing new ideas and adopting new technology.

It's an excellent place to study engineering or science! Sweden ranks second in the world for its number of engineers per capita and for its growth rate in the number of patents per capita. Lund University is where much of this innovation occurs—founded in 1666, it is one of northern Europe's oldest, largest, and most prestigious institutions. It consistently ranks as one of the world's 100 best schools and is a respected leader in innovative research.

ONCAMPUS helps international students meet the entry requirements for engineering or science Master's degrees at Lund University. You will improve your English and learn the research and study skills you need for success in your postgraduate studies. After completing your Pre-Master's Preparation Programme, you can apply to one of 39 postgraduate programmes at Lund that are taught in English.

Why study at Lund University in Sweden?

Lund University is the first choice for international students in Sweden, welcoming students from 130 different nationalities to its multicultural campus. More than 41,000 students study at the university, which is almost half the population of the city. Lund is a very safe and charming small city south of the country, with cobble-stoned streets and medieval architecture. It has a relaxed ambiance and is surrounded by beautiful nature. It's easy to get around by walking or biking and it is close to lovely hiking trails and beaches.

Lund features many beautiful locations to study outdoors

Lund is considered the best student city in Sweden, with a unique combination of social clubs, events, and activities happening all year. Sweden has the highest proficiency in English as a second language in the world, making it a great place to practice your communication skills. People embrace different cultures, and students often come together to celebrate many traditional festivals.

Pursuing a Science or Engineering Progression Degree in Sweden

Lund is only 15 km from the larger city of Malmo and 40 minutes from Copenhagen, Denmark—in a region ranked as one of the most innovative in the world. Being so close to Copenhagen's international airport makes it easy to explore other parts of Europe as you work to meet the entry requirements for Lund University. Exciting companies like Ericsson, Sony Mobile, Tetra Pak, and Gambro are some of the large corporations located in Lund with which the university cooperates.

Lund University is one of the world's leading research institutions

Lund's Faculty of Engineering has 19 departments, 9,600 students, and 700 teachers and researchers. The university is known for the close relationships between students and professors, who are active in research and have strong industry connections. The Faculty of Science is characterised by first-class research in exciting areas like molecular and ecological systems, our biosphere, astronomy and high-energy particle physics. Lund researchers are currently studying the origins of the Milky Way, creating future climate models, studying the Higgs Boson, and developing new methods to cure cancer.

Research at the university has created innovations like Bluetooth technology, diagnostic ultrasound and the Inkjet printer. Two of the largest research centres in Europe—MAX IV and ESS—are being built close to the engineering campus of Lund University in Sweden. When you study on campus at Lund, you have access to valuable resources that will help launch your career in science or engineering. You will be supported every step of the way to achieve your full potential.

Interested in pursuing a progression degree in Sweden?

Contact ONCAMPUS for more information about our excellent opportunities.