Applying for studies – when to apply
In general, all students wishing to study Bachelor's or Master's level programmes and courses at a Swedish university must apply online using the University Admissions in Sweden website (universityadmissions.se) during the national application periods.
The academic year
The academic year at Lund University is divided into two semesters (autumn and spring), each lasting 20 weeks. The autumn semester begins in August/September and the spring semester begins in January. The academic year runs from late August/early September through until early June, with summer holidays during June, July and August. The majority of the programmes at Lund commence in the autumn semester.
When to apply for Bachelor's and Master's studies
Students applying for international Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes taught in English have the following application periods:
- Mid-October to 15 January for studies starting in the autumn semester (August/September). This is the main application round for all international programmes at Lund University. Note that our programmes in Fine and performing arts have other application periods (see below).
- Early June to 15 August for studies starting in the spring semester (January). Please note that generally only some stand-alone courses (and no or very few full degree programmes) start in the spring semester each year.
In general, international students can only apply to Bachelor's or Master's studies at Lund University during these application periods and through the national application system. The dates refer to the deadline to apply online. After this deadline, students usually have another two weeks to get their documents and their application fee (if applicable) to Sweden.
A few programmes may open also for late applications after the normal application deadline. Please read more under 'late applications' below.
Note that some programmes at Lund University, such as Fine and performing arts and the European joint Master's programmes have different application deadlines. For more information, please see:
- Studying at the Faculty of Fine and performing arts webpage
- European joint Master's programmes
- Find your Bachelor's or Master's degree programme
Don't miss the deadline!
It is extremely important to apply before the deadline. After the deadline, it will not be possible to apply online at www.universityadmissions.se. If your documents or your application fee arrive after the specified deadline for this (usually around two weeks after the online application deadline) your application will not be processed or considered. However, you may be able to make a late application (see below) or apply in another application round.
Key dates and deadlines at universityadmissions.se
Late applications
Sometimes a specific programme or course will open for late applications after the selection. In these cases, you will find the message "open for late application" by the programme/course information on universityadmissions.se. You apply with the usual application steps. As long as this message is showing, it is possible to apply, but late applications are processed in order of date, so it is still important to apply as soon as possible. Please note that if the programme/course is not open for late applications, it is not possible to apply late or to submit documents after the deadline.
The later/second application round for Swedish residents and EU/EEA students
If you are an EU/EEA citizen (or if you already have a residence permit in Sweden or the EU/EEA) and you have missed the international application round, it may be possible for you to apply to some programmes and courses in the 'Swedish student' application rounds (15 March–15 April for studies commencing in autumn; 15 September–15 October for studies commencing in spring). In general, the international Bachelor's programmes open in both rounds. However, please note that most international Master's programmes will not be open for applications in this application round!
In the case that you are able to apply for your programme in the later 'Swedish student' application round, you apply at the national application website for Swedish students www.antagning.se. Once you have found the programme there, you can follow the same steps as when you apply in the international application round. Be aware that the admission results from this later round are announced very close to the start of the academic semester, so we still encourage all international students to apply in the earlier round.
Non-EU/EEA citizens will generally not be able to apply in the later application rounds, as you will not be able to get your residence permits in time for the start of the semester.
If you are offered admission
If you are offered admission to Lund University and wish to keep your place in the programme, make sure to follow any enrolment instructions and other steps in order to secure your place.
Related links
International Student Prospectus 2025/2026
Admissions questions
Lund University Admissions Office
University Admissions in Sweden's website provides all formal requirements and rules regarding admission. For further questions regarding a specific application to Lund University, contact the Lund University Admissions Office using the admissions office contact form.
The Lund University Admissions Office admissions office contact form
You can also telephone +46 (0)46 222 9300 during the following hours (with the exception of public holidays):
- Mondays 10–11 AM
- Tuesdays 10–11 AM
- Thursdays 10–11 AM
General study information
For general information about studies at Lund University, you can submit your question using the contact form below (please also check your spam folder for our replies).
Contact form for questions regarding studies
Programme coordinators
For information regarding whether a programme is right for you or to check specific programme/course content, it is best to contact the programme directly.
Find contact details with the programme/course descriptions
University Admissions in Sweden
For official information regarding the application process, general entry requirements, document requirements and rules, English proficiency tests and exemptions, tuition and application fees and exemptions, visit www.universityadmissions.se