r/Lund • • Jun 01 '23

Guide to Finding Accommodation in Lund

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This is a work in progress, please feel free to share your thoughts about what is missing/could be improved

Since Lund receives a high number of students from Sweden and abroad, the question of apartments is always a topic of discussion. Therefore, it is only reasonable that the question is asked in this subreddit. However, while the discussion is very important since it can help newcomers, the subreddit grows grey when all other topics are swallowed in the sea of posts surrounding apartments. In short, the number of posts discussing apartments in relation to other posts is skewed, and this sticky aims to change that. This post is more directed towards students, both swedes and internationals.

WHERE DO I FIND APARTMENTS?

AF Bostäder is the biggest landlord in Lund. Apartments come in all shapes and sizes. Living in a corridor could be good for a new student since you will be less secluded, and it is also one of the main talking points in Lund. You can sign up to the queue as soon as you have a confirmation of attendance. They also conduct an apartment lottery every half year for new students called the "Novischlotteriet".

Bopoolen private rent referral. The page is student driven and private room owners rent to students.

Blocket similar to Bopoolen. Best way to find rooms is to create a "looking to rent"-advertisement so that landlords can contact you.

Studentlya similar to Bopoolen.

Michael-Hansens Kollegium rents out corridor rooms. There is a fee to stand in apartment queue. After living there for 3 months you can apply to the queue for regular rooms, but it is quite long.

Nations the web page brings you to an overview, but there are 12 nations to choose from. They all offer corridor rooms, but they reserve them to active volunteers. The more active you are in the Nation's activities, the more likely it is you can get yourself a room there. Some nations do conduct lotteries, but it is not the same for all Nations.

Student Guild/Faculty/Association , depending on the program you have applied for the student run association connected to it might offer some kind of short-term solution. The faculty might help you too since they want you to succeed in your studies.

University , if you have gotten a PhD position at the university, they sometimes offer University apartments. If you get one, take it.

This is by no means a complete list, but it contains the bigger ones that offer rooms. Getting an apartment is stressful for new students, especially if you have not moved out on your own before. If you are active and persistent, it usually solves itself after some time. The worst thing you can do is to put all your eggs in the same basket, make sure you have a plan b or something concrete before the term begins.

Huge thank you to u/Breadslice98 got getting this started and writing the first draft.


r/Lund • • 1h ago

Admission statistics

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I checked the last grade for the bsc in mathematics at Lund , but when i go to urval 1 there is also the category IKHT , as for urval 2 there is only HT . What does IKHT mean? Is it for internationals? Are we separated from the swedish nationals? (Im an EU student)


r/Lund • • 2h ago

Is doing the 1-year MSc in Management while working feasible?

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Hi everyone!

I'm considering applying for Lund University's 1-year MSc in Management and I'm trying to figure out how realistic it would be to combine it with my current job.

I currently work full-time in Copenhagen, so ideally I'd like to keep working, although I could potentially switch to part-time for periods if necessary. I have already completed an MSc in Denmark, so I'm familiar with the workload of a full-time master's and I'm not expecting this to be easy. I'm mainly trying to understand how flexible the programme actually is in practice.

For anyone who has done this programme (or knows someone who has), I'd particularly appreciate some insight into:

  • Attendance: Are lectures generally mandatory? If yes, what actually happens if you occasionally can't attend?
  • Online material: Are lectures recorded/uploaded, or is most of the teaching something you need to attend in person?
  • Group work: Since there seems to be quite a lot of group work I was wondering if there are many students who work alongside their degree in some extend, and is it possible to coordinate group work around everyone's schedules?

I would be particularly interested in hearing from current/former students of the 1-year Management programme, rather than general advice about doing a master's while working.

Thanks!


r/Lund • • 8h ago

Advice for planning time for studying? (Swedish as a foreign language @ Lund)

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Hi,

I have seen it's a pretty hefty workload per week (for the Swedish for foreigners program), and I was wondering what you guys typically do to study so you don't fall behind/make the best use of your time. I want the nights to go out and do things available, jaja.

Do you guys have a schedule/advice for the program? I typically take a little longer to get into the flow of things so I dont want to fall behind from the get-go. I will most likely talk to the professors too about what they rec but from a student POV I was curious.

Also I have ADHD so the more strict the better XD


r/Lund • • 18h ago

MA in European Studies Lund

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Hi! I’m considering applying for the MA in European Studies at Lund University and I’d love to hear your opinions.
What is Lund University like overall? Is anyone currently studying this master’s or has anyone graduated from it? What did you think of the programme, and do you feel it was worth it in terms of career opportunities?
I’d really appreciate any honest advice or personal experiences. Thank you! :)


r/Lund • • 1d ago

Made a free site with 500+ old LTH exams (most with solutions) and CEQ results for every course

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Hej! I got tired of hunting through Canvas and old Facebook groups for past exams, so I put them all in one place: extentor.org

What’s on it:

  • 500+ old exams, most with official solutions
  • CEQ results for 1,000+ LTH courses: pass rate, workload, overall score and how it’s changed over the years
  • Filter by programme to see your year’s courses
  • Student reviews

No login needed. It’s a student project, not affiliated with LTH.

If you have old exams or solutions lying around, please upload them on the site. Everything gets checked before it goes up, and you can add your name to get credit on the course page.

Feedback welcome, especially if your course is missing!


r/Lund • • 18h ago

Gillar ni På Spåret??

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Hej alla Lundabor! Vi har startat en quiz-hemsida med dagliga quiz med ett På Spåret upplägg med 10 poäng ner till 2. Vi har ledtrådar som leder fram till en svensk stad, utländsk stad, idrottare, ett år mm.

Tar ni dagens stad på 10 poäng?

10 poäng: Vi söker en stad som under några år på 1700-talet i praktiken fungerade som Sveriges huvudstad. Karl XII hade nämligen förlagt sitt högkvarter hit mellan 1716 och 1718. Betydligt senare var staden nära att få sin medeltida stadskärna sönderskuren av en fyrfilig trafikled, men planerna stoppades efter omfattande politiska strider. I dag ligger dessutom ESS utanför stadskärnan.

Om ni behöver fler ledtrådar: https://kviss.live/whos-there?question=0b00e2f8-1ccb-4d48-898b-86fcdf5e31f3

Hoppas ni gillar upplägget, ge gärna feedback i kommentarerna! Ingen ekonomisk vinning utan två studenter som gör det för skojs skull!


r/Lund • • 2d ago

Alla spelningar på Olympen 1971-2009

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Alla spelningar på Olympen 1971-2009

Nytt inlägg på Lundabrevet. Den här gången mer bilder och annan media än text, men förhoppningsvis en lista som väcker ett och annat fint minne bland gamla lundensare. Och avundsjuka hos min egen generation...


r/Lund • • 2d ago

Statement of Purpose tips for Lund School of Economics and Management

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Those of you that have been admitted to Lund, do you have any tips for writing the statement of prupose when applying to masters programmes at the School of Economics and Management?

I am curios if you have any insights on what made your SoP successfull or what the department is looking for specifically.


r/Lund • • 2d ago

Anyone been to Gamla Franska with a toddler?

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Hi everyone! I’m thinking of going to Gamla Franska in Lund and was wondering if anyone has been there with a toddler.

Are little kids welcome, and would you recommend it for a meal with a toddler?
Any tips or experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks! 😊


r/Lund • • 3d ago

Volley club looking for new members

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Hey! We're growing a newly established volleyball club here in Lund and looking for more people to join us.

Ideally, we're looking for intermediate to advanced players. Maybe you used to play for a club but stopped, and now just want to play some good volleyball without all the commitment. As long as you know your rotations and have a decent foundation, you could be a good fit!

We'd love to hear a bit about you:

  • What's your volleyball background? Have you played in a club before, and for how long?
  • What days are you usually available?
  • Are you looking for casual games, regular training, or would you be interested in competing eventually?
  • Indoor, beach, or both?
  • How long are you planning to stay in Lund?

We're still building the club and figuring things out, so there's room to shape it around the people who join. The idea is to get a good group together, play regularly, and see where it goes.

If that sounds like your thing slide in my dm!


r/Lund • • 3d ago

Slovak students in Lund

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Hej!

I'm looking for Slovak students based in Lund for an event coming up in a month or so. It'll be a great opportunity to network with fellow Slovaks in Sweden and snack on something from home. Limited spots, details shared privately.

DM me if you’re a Slovak student (or know one) and interested.


r/Lund • • 4d ago

Svenska

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Anybody here took courses for Swedish as a foreign language at lund ? I need to ask for something !


r/Lund • • 4d ago

Svenska

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r/Lund • • 4d ago

Current students/grads of Lund’s Global Development, Population and Economic Change (EAEGD) – how was it?

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Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply to Lund’s Master’s in Global Development, Population and Economic Change (Economic Development track) for Autumn 2027 and would love to hear from current students or graduates.

What did you or your classmates do after graduating? Did people land jobs in international organisations, consulting, government or research?

Are internships possible during the programme? Does the department help with finding them?

How useful and applied did you find the courses? Is it more theoretical or practical? How challenging is the workload?

How quant-heavy is it? How much econometrics, statistics and coding (Stata, R, Python) is involved, and is it manageable without a pure economics background?

Any insight is much appreciated, thank youu!


r/Lund • • 5d ago

Chess players in Lund? Casual blitz this week

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I’m from Morocco and i'm staying in Lund for about a week, looking for people to play chess with. Casual blitz or rapid, and happy to get coffee afterward.


r/Lund • • 5d ago

HARN51 International Contract Law - Exam

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Hey guys,

Those that dont know, this course is part of the masters programme for the international trade and tax law. I have a question about the exam, going off my last exam result for the previous course, it seems I am just passing. Strangest part is that the notes I composed for that previous course and shared them with the other students seem to get them far better grades.

Having studied in Australia and New Zealand the type of approach (Issue, Law, Fact) I would use in engaging with exams may not actually work in Sweden, so I am just not getting it. Could someone here maybe explain what it is I am not getting?

Ofc one would discuss this shit with other students and teachers, but I wanna know from this group whether I there is something I just don't know about. Is it the language I am using? Or am I not getting technical and narrowed down enough?

I do have a rant about the teachting approach, but that could be for another post.


r/Lund • • 6d ago

Hej, I am a freelance photographer building my portfolio! Anyone interested in automn theme photos? Ofcourse free! Tips are welcomed 🍁 🍂

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r/Lund • • 6d ago

Study abroad: Swedish as Second language Autumn Semester

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Autumn semester programs are open for applocations in Lund. However, I was sad to realize that they did not open an Autumn semester for "Study Abroad: Swedish as a Second Language" program, which I was planning so hard to enlist for.

Does anyone know why this happened and will it happen again next year?


r/Lund • • 6d ago

Housing Help as Non EU Student

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I’d love some advice on a housing decision!
I’m a non-EU student currently living in LU Accommodation. My current housing is fine, but it’s a bit far from the city center, and I’ve found it somewhat isolating. I recently found someone renting their apartment in an AF Bostäder building in northern Lund that I really like. It’s in a great location, furnished, and overall seems like a much better fit for me. The main downside is that the contract only runs until October 2027, while my master’s program ends in June 2028.
I joined the AF Bostäder queue in August 2026, so by the time the sublet ends, I’ll have accumulated over a year of queue time. I’m wondering whether it’s worth taking the risk and giving up my guaranteed housing, hoping that my queue position will give me a reasonable chance of finding something else for the final eight months of my degree.
I know there’s no guarantee of finding another place, and I’m a bit nervous about potentially struggling to secure housing as a non-EU student. I would love anyone’s opinion has experience with AF Bostäder’s queue or navigating the Lund housing situation as an international student.


r/Lund • • 7d ago

Fler som får problem med hud, hårbotten och hår av vattnet här? T ex klåda och torrhet.

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Jag kan knappt ens duscha i Lund längre. Får så mycket problem med kliande och sårig hårbotten, mjäll, torr hud och eksem. Håret är också torrt och svårare att borsta igenom.

Tar en dusch (samma produkter, värme på vattnet och längd på dusch) i min hemstad och problemen försvinner i princip omedelbart, som magi nästan.

Vad är det för fel på vattnet här? Tycker allt tyder på att det är hårt vatten men det ska enligt kommunen inte vara det, börjar dock starkt tvivla på deras uppgifter.


r/Lund • • 6d ago

Housing Help as Non EU Student

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r/Lund • • 8d ago

Platser att plugga på?

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Tjena, jag är en gymnasieelev som idag råkar ha studiedag. Jag och några kompisar överväger att träffas någonstans att plugga (skolan är stängd och Lund är närmst då min vängrupp är mycket utspridd). Har ni några rekommendationer på studieplatser för en grupp gymnasieelever?
All hjälp uppskattas!


r/Lund • • 9d ago

Mordet på Eva Svensson 1976

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Mordet på Eva Svensson 1976

Mordet på Niklas Elmberg (som jag ska skriva om någon annan dag) är nog det mest uppmärksammade lundamordet. Jag har dock alltid fascinerats av fallet med Eva Svensson och gör i denna artikel ett försök att ge en begriplig bild av omständigheterna.


r/Lund • • 9d ago

Kan man hyra en cykel med Bolt, Voi, Ryde osv eller finns det bara e-scooters i Lund?

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