Study plan
This page guides you on key details like course disposition, prerequisites, and scheduling so you can build a balanced and rewarding study plan during your exchange period at LTH.
Your study plan
To be accepted for exchange studies at LTH, you need to follow a full-time study plan totaling 30 credits per semester. It’s recommended that you distribute your workload evenly, aiming for around 15 credits in each of the two study periods to maintain a balanced and manageable schedule.
Course disposition
The illustration below shows an example of how you can divide your courses over a study year. One example is four courses á 7.5 credits per semester. Another example is one course á 15 credits, and two courses á 7.5 credits each per semester. A third option is two courses á 15 credits per semester.
Course selection
Explore the available courses under “Find exchange courses” in the menu to browse the full list of available options available for exchange students.
Check the schedule under "Schedule and courses" in the menu to view course timetables, formats, and any scheduling conflicts.
Remember to discuss your course choices with your home university when preparing your study plan.
- You are allowed to combine courses freely from different engineering programs.
- Verify the prerequisites and assumed prior knowledge for each course and generate your schedule.
- Courses offered in Engineering
- Follow the instructions regarding course selection and portfolio for the School of Architecture.
- Verify that you fulfill the school of choice prerequisites.
- Courses in Architecture
- Follow the instructions regarding course selection and portfolio for the School of Architecture and School of Industrial Design.
- Verify that you fulfill the school of choice prerequisites.
- Courses in Industrial Design.
Course clashes in your schedule
Some schedule overlaps are manageable—others are not. Here's how to assess your timetable:
Laboratory Sessions
These are usually flexible. Teachers often schedule multiple lab slots, but you’ll only have to attend a few. On the first day of class, speak with your teacher to join the lab group that best fits your schedule.
Lectures and Exercises
A few minor clashes can be acceptable but avoid stacking too many. If overlaps become frequent, it may affect your ability to follow the course properly.
Exams and Presentations
These must not clash under any circumstances. Make sure your schedule allows full attendance for all exams and mandatory activities.
Course changes
You may change courses after submitting your application, but only before the semester begins.
Deadline for Spring 2026 new course applications: 7 January 2026.
LTH does not offer an Add & Drop period, so plan your study choices carefully. No new course application requests will be accepted after the deadline.
If you need to apply for new courses:
Engineering students: Email your request to incoming@lth.lu.se. Include the course code, course name, and the eligibility form.
Architecture and Industrial Design students: Email your request to incoming@lth.lu.se. Include the course code and course name.
Confirmation and course registration
- Once your study plan is confirmed, you’ll be able to see the final course application result in SoleMove.
- Approved courses will be registered in the Lund University study documentation system (Ladok).
- Additional information will be provided after your arrival in Lund.