Lund as a student city

A unique and vibrant student life

The main Lund University campus is set in the charming cobble-stoned city of Lund, which dates back to 990. Today, students make up almost half of the population in the city.

Ask any graduate what is special about Lund University and chances are they will say Lund’s unique student life. The ‘nations’ (large student societies), the Academic Society and the student unions have created many long-standing student traditions and their combined activities form the heart of student life in Lund.

There are many opportunities to meet people and make new friends, whether you prefer to go to a student lounge to relax, party, join in a debate, sing in a choir, attend a ball, go on an excursion, see an exhibition, join a sports team, volunteer at the student radio station, perform in the theatre or join in other student events.

Rich student traditions, cultural activities and sports

In addition to Swedish traditions, you can also experience some of the unique student traditions of Lund University such as the doctoral conferment ceremony, the student carnival 'Lundakarnevalen' and the comedy student theatre 'spex'.

The University and its students give Lund a youthful and vibrant atmosphere, which has led to an active cultural life full of activities and entertainment: Lund offers art, music, dance, theatre, literature, film and museums. Lund University even has its own museum of art: Skissernas Museum – Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art, founded in 1934 and with free entry for students!

For sports enthusiasts, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in social sports activities through the nations or to join local sports clubs. Within and around Lund, there is a range of sporting and exercise facilities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, climbing centres, sports fields, arenas and Scandinavia’s largest fitness and health centre for students and staff: Gerdahallen.

Beautiful nature experiences and tourist attractions

Coming to Lund University is also a great opportunity to experience the beautiful nature and outdoors of Sweden. City parks, cycling and walking routes, hiking areas and beaches are all within easy reach.

There are also a number of interesting tourist attractions to visit within Skåne (the southernmost region of Sweden, where Lund is located) and in Copenhagen, which is less than an hour away from Lund by train, taking you over the Öresund bridge into Denmark.

Travel opportunities

When it comes to travel opportunities, Lund is in a great location. Perhaps most importantly, Copenhagen Airport is just a 35-minute train ride from Lund, meaning you are connected with the whole world from this major international airport. Aside from Denmark, Lund is also located on the main railway line to other parts of Sweden and Norway, such as Gothenburg, Stockholm and Oslo. You can drive to Germany in less than 5 hours and there are ferries from nearby ports to take you to Poland, Denmark, Germany and the UK. Malmö Airport also has several international and domestic flights.

More about the student life of Lund – related links

Life in Lund combines academia with rich cultural traditions and the energy and dynamism of young students, resulting in a vibrant and memorable campus experience. Visit any of the related links to learn more:

• Nations and other student organisations
• Listen to Lund's International Podcast
• Student traditions at Lund University
• Skissernas Museum website
• Sports and exercise
• Gerdahallen website
• Campus locations
• Tips for new students on the Lund Tourist Centre website
• Top reasons to study at Lund University
• Visit Lund, Skåne and Sweden
• Visit Lund University 

Student life in Helsingborg

Students in Helsingborg have the opportunity to enjoy student life both in Helsingborg and in Lund. Helsingborg was recently ranked 3rd best student city in Sweden 2023 by Studentum. Student organisations, such as AGORA, ING-sektionen and Stampus are there to make your student life in Helsingborg as enjoyable as possible. Follow the link below to read more.

Student organisations in Helsingborg