Summary

Choose from a wide variety of courses taught in English at one of the best universities in Sweden. The semester and academic year programs begin with orientation and an intensive language program (ILP). During the fall and spring terms, UC students may continue language study and take regular university courses, many of which are offered in English.

Students attend classes with international students and host country students.

Duration

Go to Current Participants to see current or past calendars.

Fall semester: early August to late December/early January
Spring semester: early January to early June
Academic year: early August to early June

You are encouraged to also consider applying for the summer language and culture program at Lund University prior to attending the fall or year program. EAP extension is possible from the fall semester to the academic year.

Academic Focus

Students at Lund University can choose from among 90 educational programs in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. During the fall semester, students take regular university course work taught in English in selected disciplines and courses in Swedish language and culture.

Use the following resources to learn about EAP courses:

• MyEAP Course Catalog to search for courses previously taken by UC students.
  Additional courses may be available at host institutions or program locations and not all courses may still be offered at Lund University.
• Lund University websites:
  • Courses offered in English
  • Faculties (Departments) at Lund

Language of Instruction

English or Swedish; although the primary language at Lund University is Swedish, many courses are offered in English.

Language Study

The programs begin with a two-week Swedish intensive language program (ILP). During the fall term, additional Swedish language study is recommended, but not required.

Internships, Research, and Independent Study

Internships for academic credit and independent study projects may be possible in this program. Arrangements are generally made at the Study Center after arrival at the host institution.

Units

You are required to take a full-time course of study on EAP.

ILP: 5 UC quarter units in Swedish language
Term: 20 to 24 UC quarter units per semester. Students normally enroll in four to six courses per semester.

You may earn up to 60 UC quarter units during the academic year abroad and should carefully plan academic progress toward your UC degree.

Housing

Students will be assigned to single rooms in a university dormitory. Students live in one of the large, modern student complexes. The rooms are usually larger than typical UC dorm rooms. Students live with other UC and international students, and Swedish students.

On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC’s network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. UC faculty and local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of their host country and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.

See the EAP Student's Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).

Host Institutions

Lund University

Lund University was founded by the Swedish government in 1666. It is the most comprehensive institution of higher learning in Scandinavia. Lund University currently identifies three “research profile areas”: 1) medicine and pharmaceuticals, 2) globally sustainable societal development, and 3) the life sciences. The university is renowned as an international center of scholarship in the social sciences and humanities, biological and physical sciences, and engineering and industrial management and logistics.

Lund University is an international center for research and higher education that enrolls more than 40,600 undergraduate and 3,000 postgraduate students. Swedes respect the university as one of the best in the country. Within Europe, Lund has an excellent academic reputation, as evidenced by the large number of visiting professors and exchange students.

Lund University is organized into Schools (Faculties), Institutes, and Research Centers, which offer the enterprising student impressive opportunities for intellectual growth. In addition to Social Science, School of Economics and Management, Humanities-Theology, Science, Medicine, and Law, Lund boasts a world-renowned Faculty of Engineering.

Visit the Lund University website

 

Estimated Cost

The cost of study on EAP can be close to the cost of studying on campus and is typically far less than the cost of non-UC study abroad programs. You can also take your UC financial aid abroad! If you do not currently receive UC financial aid, you may qualify for aid while on EAP. Each year, EAP students receive $1.3 million in study abroad grants and scholarships.

The estimated total cost for options in this program are listed below. Future costs will vary due to currency fluctuation, etc. All estimated totals include:

• UC fees
• program-specific fees
• room and board
• mandatory insurance
• incidentals
• transportation
• books
• on-site orientation
• predeparture expenses
• intensive language program expenses where applicable

Application Requirements

Program-Specific Requirements

• Class level: junior, senior, graduate
• Language: Prior study of Swedish is helpful, but not required.
• GPA: 2.85 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.
• Other: Course registration at Lund is based on approval by faculties in which courses are requested. Prerequisites or other requirements may vary.

In addition to program-specific requirements, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student’s UC degree program
• Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
• Willingness to abide by program regulations
• Endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

These are minimum program requirements only and do not guarantee selection. The Campus EAP Office determines selection and final admission.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office.

In addition to your campus deadlines, there are deadlines by which the Campus EAP Office must submit the completed applications and accompanying materials to the Universitywide Office of EAP (UOEAP). For participation in the Program, it is critical that both campus deadlines and UOEAP deadlines are met. If the application is incomplete and not accompanied by the required materials noted, it will be returned to the Campus EAP Office.

Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but are not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:

• UC Berkeley
• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• UC Los Angeles
• UC Merced
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Santa Cruz