Information Sheet for Exchange Programme at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Lund University

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1 Information Sheet for Exchange Programme at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Lund University Contact Information Address International Liaison Office at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology Visiting address: Helgonabacken 12 A: Lund, Sweden Postal address: PO Box Lund, Sweden Exchange Coordinators (Inbound/Outbound/Partnership agreements) Mr. Carlos Tuesta-Soldevilla Tel: Ms. Fanni Faegersten Tel: Ms. Katarina.Wingkvist Tel: Website Admission Requirements Minimum GPA (or academic result in other scales) Language Requirements No such requirements Only for English Language studies in order to be accepted to courses offered by the Department of English studies students need to present documentation proving that they have studied the English language at university level 1

2 Required non-english Language Proficiency (if any) Required Year of Students Other Requirements / Remark(s) None Two semesters of studies at Home University prior to registration at Lund University Courses in English at various departments usually require that students already have a certain background in the subject (at least one year of full-time studies in the subject before applying for courses). Students should therefore carefully read the specific requirements for exchange students on the website of the relevant department, to ensure that they meet the requirements of the courses they apply for. The Faculties of Humanities and Theology also offer SAScourses where there are no pre-requisites. Website: Academic Information Academic Calendar for AY Fall semester Spring semester Commencing Date: 2 September January Concluding Date: 19 January June Website for reference (if any) Language of Instruction Swedish/English Course load per semester 30 ECTS credits per semester Average credit per course Website for Course Information Varies but normally 7.5 to 15 ECTS credits Available Disciplines of Study for Exchange Students Disciplines of Study are Journalism NOT open for Exchange Students Official transcript delivery Autumn semester Spring semester Mid-February Mid-August Application for Exchange Programme Application Period For autumn semester: 1 March 25 April For spring semester: 1 September 25 October Application on-line is only opened during these periods. 2

3 Application Procedure Home University nominates their students by sending an to The following information needs to be included: - student s first name and last name - date of birth - address - subject area - name of Home University The Faculties of Humanities and Theology at Lund University sends information regarding the application procedure to the student. The student applies on-line: Required Supporting Documents 1. One completed On-line application form. Duly endorsed 2. An Official University Transcript 3. Statement of Purpose The application and the supporting documents must be ed to international@ht.lu.se Website for application information Accommodation Is accommodation available for exchange students? Yes (but not guaranteed) Application procedures Any information available for off-campus accommodation? Safety Web page Students must apply for accommodation when making the official on-line application Contact information at LU From abroad: In Sweden Emergency 112 Orientation Programme Suggested Arrival Date: Fall semester Spring semester 20 August January (to be confirmed) Website for Orientation Programme (if any) 3

4 Visa Information Are exchange students required to obtain a student visa? Yes If YES, what are the For information see: procedures? Are exchange students allowed to work? Is a special visa required for work? Yes, see Sweden/ No, see Sweden/ Health Insurance Are exchange students required to purchase a compulsory health insurance plan All exchange students are covered by The Swedish State Insurance for Foreign Students (STUDENT IN). This coverage is restricted to the period of time that the students are in Sweden, as specified in the student s Letter of Acceptance and extends mainly to health claims arising while the student is physically within the Swedish border. Students agree to and accept the terms and conditions of the insurance agreement Insurance for students in Sweden Student IN that can be found at the following link: More information can be found at: Estimated Cost of Living (in Local Currency) You can find relevant information at: and The Migration Office requires students to demonstrate that they have funds of at least SEK per month for 10 months. Normally you would need more than that to live comfortably and to be able to do some travelling. Food SEK 2300/month Accommodation SEK /month Course bibliography SEK /month Other: clothing, telephone, SEK 1500/month leisure Total: 8800/month 4

5 LU Main Website Useful web pages Faculties of Humanities and Theology Faculties of Humanities and Theology Exchange students LU Accommodation 5