How to apply
To apply for exchange studies at LTH you must first be nominated by your home university. Only nominations from existing partner universities are accepted. This page contains anecessary information about the application process.
The application periods for nominated exchange students are:
- Autumn semester (September-January) and academic year: 1 April- 15 April
- Spring semester (January-June): 1 October- 15 October
Exchange students are not required to provide official English language documentation. However, your English proficiency should be equivalent to CERF B2.
The nomination process consists of the following steps:
- Your home university nominates you via SoleMOVE
- You'll receive an email from SoleMOVE with your log in credentials and instructions.
- Activate your account and start working on your application.
- You'll also receive an email from the International Office at the Faculty of Engineering with information useful to your application.
- Submit your application including supporting documents.
Completing your online application
Step #1 - Relevant documents
- Submit all documents in English.
- Label documents before uploading them in SoleMOVE (e.g., First name_Last name_Transcript of records.)
- Required documents include:
Copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph or copy of your European national ID card.
Stating your educational background and work experience.
Motivating your exchange, why you have chosen Lund and your career goals. Maximum one page.
Verified copy of your transcript of records in English, in PDF, that is a list of completed courses at university level, from both bachelor’s (for example bachelor’s certificate, classes préparatoire or similar) and master’s level.
If not included in the transcript of records, you should include a list of courses you are currently pursuing and plan to complete before starting your studies at LTH.
A document that provides information that you meet the course admission requirements.
Fill in the eligibility form below and upload it in your application. It should contain information regarding the courses that you have taken (or are taking) that are relevant as pre-requisites to LTH courses of your interest. Include all LTH requirements, both Admission requirements and Assumed prior knowledge.
Mandatory for students that want to pursue courses in Engineering. The eligibility form is also mandatory for students that want to pursue courses at the Faculty of Science and School of Economics.
Step #1: Read the instructions.
Step #2: Fill in your Eligibility form
Required if you are applying to Architecture or Industrial Design courses:
Step #2 - Study plan
- Create your Study Plan: How to create your Study Plan
- Choose main courses totaling up to 30 credits, and add at least one alternative per course.
- A maximum of 15 credits can be taken at other faculties.
- Check with your home university and ensure that courses studied at Lund University can be included as an accredited part of your degree programme.
- Note that it's not possible to change courses after the semester has started.
Step #3 - Swedish, Introductory course for exchange students (SUSA) and mentor programme
- Sign up for the SUSA-course (Introductory Swedish language course) if interested.
Information about the Introductory Swedish language course (Lund University's website) - Sign up for mentor programme if interested.
Information about Mentor groups (Lund University's website)
Remember, it’s your responsibility to follow these steps and ensure a smooth exchange experience!