Lund, SWEDEN

Lund is located in southern Sweden, near the city of Malmö, right over the bridge from Denmark.

Lund University is an especially good fit for students in Sociology and the Social Sciences. However, undergraduate and graduate students in any major may go on exchange to LU.

Department of Sociology

Other courses within the Faculty of Social Science

Other Academic Faculties include: Engineering, Science, Law, Social Sciences, Medicine, Humanities & Theology, Economics & Management, and Fine & Performing Arts.

More information on Academic Faculties at Lund University

Note: 1 ECTS credit = .6 semester credits (5 ECTS = 3 UHM credits). 30 ECTS / 18 semester credits is considered a normal courseload.

At Lund University, students typically take one or two courses at a time throughout the duration of the semester, rather than taking all courses at once. Most courses are 5 or 10 weeks long.

Yes - Lund University offers more than 300 courses in English recommended for exchange students.

Exchange students can also take extra courses in subjects such as Swedish language, Swedish and Scandinavian culture and society, and European & global issues.

Fall semester: early September - mid January

Spring semester: mid January - early June

Lund University Academic Calendar

UHM students may study at Lund University for one or two semesters. Because the Lund and UHM academic calendars do not align, it makes sense for UHM studens to study abroad at Lund for either the entire academic year (early Sept - early June), or just for the Spring semester.

Note: Students who are on financial aid may not go on exchange at Lund University for just the fall semester -- the result will be that they become ineligible to receive financial aid for the following semester at UHM.

Exchange students may apply for on-campus housing through the International Housing Office at Lund University. Student Halls of Residence consist of "corridors" of 10-12 private rooms, most with its own en suite bathroom. Each corridor has a common kitchen area and living area.

Studio flats are also available through the International Housing Office.

More information about Housing at Lund University

MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. 

- Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do while on MIX. 
- Students who normally pay out-of-state UHM tuition continue to do so while on MIX.
- Students who normally pay WUE tuition continue to do so while on MIX. 

View UHM tuition & fees online

In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be.    

Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships.  If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding your grants/loans.  

Activities for Exchange Students - Lund University can match exchange students with "International Mentors". Mentors help new students with practical matters and introduce you to various student activities and everyday Swedish living.

Lund University also has a "Friend Family Programme." Students who are interested in learning more about Swedish culture can apply for a Friend Family. This is not a host family living situation; rather, students visit their family for occasional meals or other activities.

Visa Information - UHM students will need to apply for a Residence Permit for Permission to Study in Sweden prior to departure. More Information