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The Student Guide LUND UNIVERSITY 2018/2019
DISCLAIMER: While care has been taken to provide accurate informa- tion in this guide, please always check the website of Lund University, www.lunduniversity.lu.se, or the websites of the other services listed in this guide for updates. Editor: Sara Westman. Layout: Sara Westman and Ida Thelander. Printed by Media-Tryck 2018, 3300 copies. Photos by Apelöga, Stefan Bengtsson, Stepan Bärtl, Charlotte Carlberg Bärg, Daniel Gunnarsson, Lars Hedelin, Maria Johansson, Bao Lei, Camilla Lekebjer, Gunnar Menander, Johan Persson, Rikspolisstyrelsen, Mikael Risedal, Louise Larsson, Kennet Ruona, Lasse Strandberg, Werner Nystrand/Folio/imagebank. sweden.se, Carolina Romare/imagebank.sweden.se, www.riksbank.se, Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se, Staffan Widstrand/imagebank.sweden.se
3 How to use this guide Coming to another country to study is an exciting experience and we know you will have many questions. The information in this guide has been compiled with you in mind and we hope that it will help you during your studies at Lund University and in your everyday life in Sweden. We encourage you to read the entire guide since much of the information will be relevant to you. The information includes both general facts about life in Sweden as well as practical advice on studies at Lund University, bank services, accommodation, student life and more. So, take a moment to get acquainted with life at Lund University. We wish you the best of luck with your studies at Lund University and student life in Sweden! If, after reading this guide, you still have questions or would like some further clarification, please contact any of the services listed in the guide and their staff will be pleased to help you. If you have more general questions or are not sure who to ask, please contact the International Desk. INTERNATIONAL DESK Email: studentreception@lu.se Tel: 046-222 01 00 Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10-12 Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4 Regular opening hours: Monday-Friday 10-13 Opening hours, Orientation weeks: Monday-Friday 10.00-15.00 If you would like to give feedback on this guide you are wel- come to do so by sending an email to studentreception@lu.se
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: ARRIVAL GUIDE Chapter 6: FINANCIAL MATTERS
Arrival check-list 5 Banking in Sweden 58
International students 6 Tuition fee payments 61
Useful contact details 7 Part-time jobs 63
Frequently Asked Questions 7
Chapter 7: STUDENT SERVICES
Chapter 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY International Desk reception 64
Your department 9 The Student Portal and account 65
Study administration 10 Internet access on campus 67
Libraries 13 LU access card (LU-kortet) 67
Academic calendar 2017-2018 14 Career services 68
Academic support 15 Study guidance 68
Academic honesty and plagiarism 18 Students with disabilities 69
Student rights and student influence 20 Copying services 70
Venture Lab 71
Chapter 3: ACCOMMMODATION The Alumni Network 71
LU Accommodation 21
AF Bostäder (AFB) 25 Chapter 8: GETTING AROUND
Bopoolen 26 Travelling by train, bus and car 72
Housing at a student nation 28 Biking 75
Hostels and hotels 28
Chapter 9: LIVING IN SWEDEN
Chapter 4: HEALTH CARE AND INSURANCE Swedish holidays 78
Emergency services 29 Register with the tax agency 79
Health care 30 Visas and residence permit 80
Medical insurance 35 Learn Swedish - ”Tala svenska!” 81
The Swedish Police 38 Shopping A-Z 83
Lund University campus security 39
Student Health Centre 39 Chapter 10: WELL-BEING
Gyms and fitness centres 87
Chapter 5: STUDENTLUND Sport teams and swimming pools 88
Studentlife in Lund 40 Faith and spirituality 89
Studentlund membership 41 Sexuality,relationships and well-being 90
The Student nations 43 Culture 92
The Student unions 51 Nature 93
The Academic Society 55 Explore the Skåne region 94
Studentlund A-Z 57
CHAPTER 1: ARRIVAL GUIDE 5
Arrival check-list
̆̆ Contact family and friends back home ̆̆ EU citizens staying for 12 months or long-
and let them know that you have arrived er: apply for a Swedish personal identity
safely number (see chapter 9)
̆̆ If applicable, secure accommodation (see ̆̆ Non-EU citizens: if you have a residence
chapter 3) permit valid for 12 months or longer, app-
ly for a Swedish personal identity number
̆̆ Join the orientation activities. Tickets are
sold at the International Desk (see chapter ̆̆ If you have received a Swedish personal
7) identity number, apply for a Swedish ID
card (see chapter 9)
̆̆ Register for Studentlund (see chapter 5)
̆̆ Complete your registration and enroll-
̆̆ Update your Studentlund account with ment at the University
your Swedish postal address (see chapter
5) ̆̆ Attend the introduction at your depart-
ment or on your programme
̆̆ Get a Jojo-card/Jojo app and explore
public transport options in your area (see ̆̆ Handle financial matters (see chapter 6)
chapter 8)
̆̆ Get furniture and decorate your home
̆̆ Get a bike (see chapter 8) (see chapter 9)
̆̆ Get a LU access card (see chapter 7) ̆̆ Log into your student email account and
the Student Portal (see chapter 8)
̆̆ Get your Swedish SIM card, provided in
your welcome package, working (see ̆̆ If you plan to use another email address
chapter 9) than the one provided by Lund Univer-
sity, forward your student email to that
̆̆ Find your local supermarket, health care address
centre, pharmacy, shopping area etc (see
chapter 9)
̆̆ If you need to leave your biometrical
data make sure to book an appointment
with the Swedish Migration Agency (see
chapter 9)
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International students at Lund University
In order to give you the best service possible, Master’s and Bachelor’s degree programme
we will occasionally ask you what category of students – you are a Master’s or Bachelor’s
international students you belong to. Are you degree student if you have applied for a pro-
an exchange student, Master’s or Bachelor’s gramme through www.universityadmissions.
degree student or a course student? se or www.antagning.se and intend to com-
plete your degree at Lund University. Master’s
Exchange/Study Abroad students – you are an and Bachelor’s degree students should always
exchange/study abroad student if you have direct any questions regarding academic mat-
applied to Lund University through your home ters to the relevant programme coordinator.
university’s international office and their
formal agreement with Lund University. Ex- Non-degree course students – you are a
change students include Erasmus students. As non-degree course student (this includes
an exchange/study abroad student, you will ”freemover students”) if you have applied for
most likely study at Lund University for one or single-subject courses or the Swedish langu-
two semesters and then return to your home age programme through www.universityad-
university to finish your degree. Exchange/ missions.se or www.antagning.se. If you are
study abroad students should always direct a non-degree student, you should contact the
any questions regarding academic matters to course administrator or study advisor at your
their coordinator, which is the person who department for questions regarding academic
signed the Letter of Acceptance. matters.
CHAPTER 1: ARRIVAL GUIDE 7
Useful contact details
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS USEFUL ADDRESSES
Swedish emergency telephone number: 112 International Desk, Lund
Report a crime to the Swedish Police: 114 14 Address: Stora Algatan 4
Health care advice: 1177 Phone: 046-222 01 00
LU Campus Security: 046-222 07 00
Lund University switchboard: 046-222 00 LU Accommodation, Lund
00 Address: Tunavägen 20
USEFUL WEBSITES Phone: 046-222 01 00
Skånetrafiken: www.skanetrafiken.se
Student Portal: student.lu.se Swedish Tax Agency, Lund
Student email: webmail.student.lu.se Address: Stora Södergatan 45
Current student web: Phone: 0771-567 567
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students
Swedish Migration Agency: Swedish Migration Agency, Malmö
www.migrationsverket.se Address: Agnesfridsvägen 111
Studentlund: www.studentlund.se Phone: 0771-235 235
International Desk Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/internationaldesk
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a student card? I’m looking for a used bike,
There are two different cards that are useful where should I go?
for you as a student at Lund University: You are not alone; there is a high demand for
The Studentlund card is the card that gives used bikes in Lund in the beginning of every
access to all activities provided by the student semester. In chapter 9 you will find addresses
nations, unions and the Academic Society as to some used bike shops in Lund. The City
well as student discounts. To obtain this card of Lund usually arranges an auction for used
become a member of Studentlund and pay bikes in the beginning of a new semester.
the membership fee. More information can Check the International Desk Facebook page
be found in chapter 5. for updates.
The LU access card is key card and will give I’m required to provide my biometrical
you access to university buildings and is also data to the Swedish Migration Agency,
a library card. This card can be obtained th- where do I go?
rough one of the card stations on campus. You can submit your biometrical data at the
Find more information in chapter 7. Migration Agency in Malmö. The address can
be found in chapter 9 of this guide. Make sure
to book an appointment.
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I want to hand in my application for International Desk. You can also travel to
a Swedish personal identity number, IKEA on your own. Find more information
where do I go? in chapter 9.
Applications for Swedish personal identity
numbers are administered by the Swedish What should I do to get a Swedish SIM
Tax Agency. You can find the Tax Agency on card and mobile phone?
Stora Södergatan 45 in Lund. They also have A SIM card is provided in your welcome
offices i Helsingborg and Malmö. Read more package. If you prefer another service pro-
about who is entitled to a Swedish identity vider, you can find SIM cards for purcase in
number in chapter 9. electronic stores and convenience stores.
Reasonably priced mobile phones can usually
I want to use public transportation, be found in the electronic stores at the Nova
what do I need to do? shopping centre (see chapter 9).
The city buses are green and you can find
the time tables on www.skanetrafiken.se. I don’t have my personal code no or a
A map of the bus lines in Lund is provided in LU Identity number, what should I do?
the welcome package. All students have a personal code number in
the student registry, Ladok.
It is not possible to pay with cash on the city
buses. But you can install the Skånetrafiken All exchange students were sent an email a
app and buy your ticket through there. For few months before Arrival Day with the per-
occasional travellers, the Jojo-card Discount sonal code number (or LU identity number as
card (no specific student discount) is recom- it is also called).
mended which can be bought at the Skåne-
trafiken office at train stations and at several Degree students can find their personal code
convenience stores (see list in chapter 8). on their ”Notification of Selection Results”.
I only have wired internet in my student If you can´t find your code, please visit the In-
accommodation, where do I find a net- ternational Desk or contact your coordinator
work cable? and they will help you.
A list of electronic stores in central Lund and
at the Nova shopping centre is provided in Help! I need to buy groceries and I don’t
chapter 9. know any Swedish!
You will find a small food glossary in chapter
I need a pillow and a blanket, where 9. Most staff in the grossery stores will un-
should I go? derstand and speak English, so don´t worry.
For addresses to shops in central Lund and at
Nova shopping centre see chapter 9. During
the Orientation programme, there will be
several tours to IKEA. Tickets are sold at the
CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY 9
Your department
The University may seem rather large and departments at Lund University are located
complex, but it is the department that beco- in several different areas of Lund all of them
mes your key workplace. A department is a have their own website which can be acces-
unit within the University where your classes sed through lu.se.
and research take place within one or more
subjects. It is the department that registers The departments work together in the same
you when the programme or course begins. research and study centres and almost all of
At every department you will find lecturers, the departments belong to a specific faculty,
study counselors, course secretaries, directors e.g the School of Economics and Manage-
of studies and a head of the department. This ment, the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) or the
is also where certain administrative services Faculty of Social Sciences.
and laboratories are located.
A full list of the faculties, departments and
Although programme students can usually be centres at Lund University can be found on
expected to take several courses from other www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about/faculties-at-
departments, they have a “home” depart- lund-university.
ment in charge of the whole programme. The
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Study administration
REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT groups of 25-30 students. All courses include
Registration for a course takes place on the written and/or oral exam. There are usually
first day of class. Therefore, it is very im- no final exams covering the entire semester’s
portant not to miss the first lecture. If you coursework. If you fail an exam, it is possible
are unable to participate in the first lecture, to re-take the exam the same semester or
remember that you will have to contact the later that year. Only successfully completed
coordinator or course administrator before- courses are recorded on your official trans-
hand so that you do not lose your place on cript. All student records at Lund University
the course. are stored in the student registry, Ladok.
STUDY STRUCTURE STUDENT REGISTRY (LADOK)
Studies are usually structured so that stu- Ladok is the name of the registry used at Lund
dents only have one course at a time, each University to document students and their
concluded with some form of assesment. study results. Ladok contains the following
Exceptions are the School of Economics and information about Bachelor’s and Master’s
Management and the Faculty of Engineering students: name and personal identity number,
where two or more courses may run parallel general eligibility for university studies, admis-
to each other. sion to courses/programmes, registration on
every course each semester, credits taken and
Courses can run for anywhere from 2 to 20 degrees. Registration and academic results
weeks, usually 5, 10 or 20 weeks. The dura- are documented and entered into Ladok by
tion and extent of courses and programmes the relevant department.
are expressed in a system of credits (högsko-
lepoäng). The Swedish credit system is the In accordance with Swedish legislation on the
same as the European Credit Transfer System principle of public access to official documents
(ECTS), thus, one week of full-time study (Offentlighetsprincipen) all data recorded in
corresponds to 1.5 credits. One semester of Ladok are accessible to the public in Sweden.
full-time study amounts to 30 credits (15 US If you want to learn more about the Swedish
or Canadian Semester Credit Hours, SCH). principle of public access, please visit
Single subject courses vary in scope from 7.5 www.government.se/how-sweden-is-
to 60 credits. governed/the-principle-of-public-access-to-
official-documents/.
The teaching methods and the number of
classroom instructions can vary considerably Transcripts and results
between different subjects and courses. Some All students at Lund University has a student
courses, mainly in engineering, have up to 30 account and will receive a message to their
hours of lecture per week, while some, e.g. student email address each time a result from
social sciences courses, can have 10 hours, an examination has been registered in Ladok.
and rely more on indepentent study. The By logging in to the Student Portal (see chap-
most common form of teaching is lectures to ter 7) with your student account details, it isCHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY 11
also possible for you to print verifiable aca- GRADING SYSTEM
demic transcripts of records and registration In Sweden the grading scale normally consists
certificates. If you need an attested (signed of 3 grades; Pass with Distinction (VG or Väl
and stamped) transcript of records or registra- godkänd), Pass (G or Godkänd) or Fail (U or
tion certificate, the student receptions at the Underkänd). However, some faculties may use
different faculties or the International Desk a different grading scale:
can be of help.
The Faculty of Engineering uses several dif-
Make sure that your address is correct in La- ferent grading scales. On most courses, the
dok. You can update your temporary address grades awarded are: 3 (three) Pass, 4 (four)
in the Student Portal. Very Good, 5 (five) Excellent. For all courses
in architecture, the grading scale only inclu-
Personal code number des the grade “Godkänd” (Pass). Courses in
International students, who do not have Industrial design uses both the three level
Swedish personal identity number, are grading scale (5, 4, 3) and the one level scale
registered with a LU with personal code “Godkänd” (Pass).
number in Ladok. This number consists of the
student’s date of birth and a letter followed At the Faculties of Humanities and Theology
by three digits. If you receive a Swedish and at the Faculty of Social Sciences certain
personal identity number while studying at departments award A, B, C, D, E or Fail (F).
Lund University, please submit the number in The highest grade is A and the lowest passing
the Student Portal. grade is E. In a limited number of courses only
the grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) are awarded.12 CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY
The Faculty of Law uses four grades; Pass with GETTING YOUR DEGREE
Distinction (AB), Pass with Credit (BA), Pass When you have completed your degree
(B) or Fail (U). studies at Lund University you can request
to receive your degree certificate. A degree
The Faculty of Medicine only uses the grades certificate is not issued automatically, but is-
Pass (G) or Fail (U). sued upon your request to the Degree Office.
The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Fine Please note that the Faculty of Engineering
and Performing Arts use two different gra- and the Faculty of Medicine have their own
ding scales: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass degree offices.
(G) or Fail (U) and Pass (G) or Fail
(U). The general processing time for degree app-
lication to the central Degree Office is 6-8
The School of Economics and Management weeks. Processing times might vary during
uses the following grading scale: A, B, C, D, the year depending on the office’s workload.
E or Fail (F). The highest grade is A and the You are responsible for the information in
lowest passing grade is E. your application and that it is complete and
accurate.
STUDIES FOR THE UPCOMING
SEMESTER Lund University Degree Office
In some degree programmes at Lund website:
University, students are required to apply www.lunduniversity.lu.se/degree-certificate
for courses for the upcoming semester Email: examen@stu.lu.se
through www.universityadmissions.se or
www.antagning.se. In other degree pro- Before your graduation, remember to join
grammes the application for the following the Lund University Alumni Network.
semester is made automatically. Please fol- Website: www. lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni
low the instructions from your programme
coordinator thoroughly.
Exchange students can in some cases extend
their studies at Lund University, but this wish
has to be communicated to their coordinator
several months in advance.
Course students who want to continue their
studies at Lund University have to apply
through the regular application rounds on
www.universityadmissions.se.CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY 13
Libraries
Lund University has one of Sweden’s ol- resources related to your search. You can also
dest and largest research library networks, search outside Lund University’s collections.
with 26 libraries on campus. Each faculty
has one or more libraries. Course speci- LIBRARY CARD
fic materials can often be found there, Your LU access card is also your library card.
as well as reference copies of required In order to borrow items from the libraries at
reading for most courses and programmes. Lund University you need to create a library
account to which you can link your LU access
The main University Library is often referred card.
to as ”UB” (Universitetsbiblioteket). Founded 1. Go to the library catalogue called Lovisa
in 1666, the same year as the University, and fill in the library card application:
it is housed in a magnificent building and https://lovisa2.lub.lu.se
holds large collections extending over 2000
years, covering practically all languages 2. Go to the information desk at one of
and subject fields. In addition, the electro- our libraries to activate your LU card as
nic library collection includes more than a library card.
16000 e-journals, 200 databases and many
e-books, dictionaries and encyclopaedias. More information
Website: www.lub.lu.se/en
SEARCH SYSTEM
LUBsearch is the entry point to the libraries’ col- The libraries and a map of their locations
lective resources and material, both electronic can be found on page:
and printed. A single search field enables you www.lub.lu.se/en/our-libraries/map
to find articles, journals, doctoral theses and
books. You get an overview of all the library14 CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY
Academic calendar 2018-2019
Autumn semester 2018 EASTER HOLIDAY
Monday 3 September - Sunday 20 January As with Christmas, there is no official Easter
break in the academic year, however in prac-
Spring semester 2019 tice there is usually a break in classes around
Monday 21 January - Sunday 9 June the time of the public holidays. Good Friday
and Easter Monday are official holidays and
The exact period of the semesters may slightly students are usually off on Holy Thursday. The
vary from one faculty to another and also exact dates are determined by each depart-
from year to year, depending on which week- ment so please check with your programme/
day the official dates are that year. Check the department to confirm the dates.
exact dates directly with your department.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
There is no official Christmas break in the
academic year, however in practice there are
usually no classes over the Christmas/New
Year’s period. The exact dates are determined
by each department, please check with your
programme/department to confirm the dates.CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY 15
Academic support
THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTRE
The Academic Support Centre (ASC) aims to Regardless of the type of text, the earlier in the
help students find their voice in the academic writing process you set up an appointment,
conversation and joy in their daily study and the better. You will have revisions to make
writing routines. ASC services, free for LU stu- after you meet with the ASC consultant,
dents, include individual and group consulta- and you will want plenty of time before the
tions, lectures, workshops, and Write Nights. deadline to make them. You might also want
Topics cover a broad range under academic to have a follow-up appointment or two, in
writing processes, presentation skills, and fact, this is something we strongly encourage
reading and study skills. Most commonly, most students to do. The more you discuss
students make appointments to discuss a text your text, the better it will become.
they’re working on. All writers need to talk
about their writing. Some students bring graded assignments
with their professor’s feedback to discuss
Contact information and appointments strategies for implementing that feedback
Website: in future assignments. Other students like
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/academic-support to come early in the semester with their syl-
Email: english.support@stu.lu.se labus and reading list to make sense of it and
Phone: 046-222 36 95 plan their weekly study schedule. We also
Skype: academic.support.centre recommend this type of meeting if you start
to feel overwhelmed with your reading list or
To make an appointment, fill in the online work load at any point during the semester.
booking form on our website, where you Appointment times tend to fill up quickly, es-
can also sign up for upcoming open lectures, pecially from mid- to late-semester, so book
workshops, and Write Nights. You might your spot well in advance. If you’re bringing
also meet an ASC consultant at a lecture a specific assignment, we ask that you email
requested by your programme! a copy to the consultant at least 24 hours be-
fore your appointment time. All appointments
About appointments at the ASC are confidential unless otherwise discussed.
Many students make an appointment to
discuss a text they are currently working The ASC aims to equip you with the skills
on. Through this, we hope you will not necessary to become better writers and pre-
only improve your text, but improve overall senters in English, and for this reason we do
as a writer and thinker. We believe that all not provide drop-off proofreading services.
writers, from beginners to experts, benefit The ASC is independent of any faculty and
from feedback on their texts throughout cannot predict or guarantee your grade.
the writing process. The text could be a lab
report, a final essay, a Statement of Purpose ACADEMIC CULTURE
letter, a presentation, or a Bachelor’s or You will face lots of new challenges - perso-
Master’s thesis.” nal, cultural, and academic - during your time16 CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY
at Lund University, and that is a good thing! schedule for each class so you feel confident
Part of the university experience is learning enough to contribute and do not hesitate to
to overcome trials on your way towards a de- ask questions, either. Active students get the
gree. But just as we would not expect you to most out of class time.
find your way to the bank without directions
or know what a “fika” is without a Swedish 40-hour work week
lesson, we do not expect you to deal with Most departments and professors expect
new academic challenges without explana- full-time students to devote 35-40 hours per
tions and support. The following text will help week, the same as a normal work week, to
you familiarise yourself with academic culture their studies. This includes attending lectures,
at Lund University. reading, and completing assignments. This
concept may not be a challenge in itself, but
Casual yet critical classroom you might find it difficult to schedule your
You might be used to addressing your profes- time effectively. In general, class is not held
sors as Dr. Chang or Professor Smith, but in as often at Lund University as in other inter-
Sweden students and teaching staff are on national academic environments.
a first-name basis, just Johan or Anna. As
indicated by this custom, most professors Many of you will take just one course at a
de-emphasise hierarchical lecturing in the time, and it might be as little as twice per
classroom in favour of inclusive discussions. week, for a total of six hours, in the class-
Not only are you allowed to speak your mind, room. That leaves 34 additional hours in your
you will be encouraged to use critical thinking academic work week. Those hours will be
skills to engage your classmates and profes- spent reading course material, reviewing your
sors in debate. Keep up with your reading notes, studying for exams, and writing essays.CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY 17
Because much of the time is unscheduled, You will find a general introduction to
some students find it especially tempting to academic writing in English, including
procrastinate, leaving assignments for the last correct language, text structure,
minute. To avoid the inevitable anxiety and academic honesty and referencing, as
stress of procrastination and to be able to well as examples and practical advice for
submit high-quality assignments, set specific writers.
daily and weekly goals and form study groups
to help keep each other accountable. General academic writing
• Website: Harvardwrites.com
Independent work Constructing academic arguments from
For most of you, your final semester at the Harvard University, with short films,
University will be spent writing a degree excellent sample essays, and practice
project. Students often feel overwhelmed assignments.
and stressed during this process as it is a
completely new experience. Researching and • Website: writingcenter.unc.edu/
writing a long text with a well-evidenced handouts/
contribution to your academic field in gram- Handouts on a variety of writing and
matically correct English is meant to be the grammar topics from the University of
greatest academic challenge of your degree. North Carolina.
You will undertake this challenge with re-
latively little input from the staff or faculty; • Website: owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
it is your responsibility to produce a quality Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue
degree project on time. Your department will University
provide a supervisor, but his/her role varies
greatly between departments. • Website: www.stopplagiat.nu/en
Web tutorial for international students
The most successful students start thinking on avoiding plagiarism. This is a joint
about their degree project before their final venture from several Danish universities.
semester, create a strict schedule of their
researching and writing time, establish and Thesis Writing
participate in peer writing groups, and visit • Website: thesiswhisperer.com
the Academic Support Centre with questions The Thesis Whisperer blog with advice
and concerns about the writing process. and discussions about research writing
written by the Director of Research
USEFUL RESOURCES Training at the Australian National
AWELU - Academic Writing in English at University.
Lund University
• Website: www.lu.se/awelu • Website: explorationsofstyle.com
AWELU is an online resource platform Blog by University of Toronto’s School of
for academic writing in English at Lund Graduate Studies.
University. The platform contains both
information about English language and
how to write different kinds of texts.18 CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY
Academic honesty and plagiarism
WHAT IS PLAGIARISM? To demonstrate independence, you need to
Students are expected to uphold the stan- make smart choices about how to incorpo-
dards of academic honesty at Lund Univer- rate sources ethically and elegantly. Readers
sity. Cheating and plagiarism are treated very should always be able to follow who is ’spea-
seriously. Lund University uses the following king’ in your text. To accomplish this, you
definitions of plagiarism and deceitful plagia- need to be able to summarize, paraphrase,
rism and they apply to all levels of education: synthesize, and quote effectively and use in-
text citations and reference lists correctly.
Plagiarism is a lack of independence in the
design and/or wording of academic work Three quick examples of plagiarism:
presented by a student compared to the level • A false claim that you have written a
of independence required by the educational paper, when it is in fact another student
context. who has done all work. It is considered
plagiarism even if the other student has
Deceitful plagiarism is a lack of independence given his/her permission.
combined with an intent on the part of the • If you rewrite, or paraphrase, a section
student to present the work of others as his from a book /article/website without
or her own.* mentioning that the information is from
that source.
*From Guidelines and regulations on plagiarism • To copy a section of a book/article/web-
and deceitful plagiarism in first-, second- and
third-cycle education at Lund University, (Reg. no site without mentioning that the informa-
LS 2010/722) tion is copied from that source.CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY 19
The Higher Education Ordinance does not As long as you comply with the rules of aca-
specify that the person who cheats has to demic writing and implement these methods
do so for his or her own personal advantage. in your work you will not only be free of plagi-
This means that even a student who provides arism, but also be able to write a better essay.
unauthorised assistance to another student,
for example by handing over his or her work, Visit awelu.srv.lu.se/sources-and-referencing/
may be found guilty of attempting “by prohi- for more information about how to write and
bited aids or other means... to deceive during cite texts in your studies at Lund University.
examinations or other forms of assessment
of study performance” and thus become the SOURCES AND REFERENCING
subject to disciplinary measures. Some quick tips*:
• If you are quoting a text word-by-word,
HOW DOES LUND UNIVERSITY WORK remember to state the originial source
WITH PLAGIARISM? and to use quotation marks.
Lund University has a long experience of com- • Always inform your reader when you
bating plagiarism. All advisers and teaching use a source other than yourself. Make it
staff are trained to look for signs of plagiarism clear which of the text derives from your
in the students’ work. Employees at Lund own thoughts and which of it is someone
University are obliged to report any suspicion else’s work.
of an attempt to decieve by a student, by • When you are reading material to pre-
prohibited aids or other means, during exami- pare for your degree project, make note
nations or other forms of assessment of study of author’s name, the title and the page
performance, is obliged to report this. number when you come across an im-
portant passage.
As a complement, Lund University also uses • If you summarise a text in your paper, es-
a plagiarism detection system called Urkund, say or degree project, make sure to use
through which students may be required to your own words and present everything
submit their assignment. in your own way.
WHAT DOES LUND UNIVERSITY *the source of these quick tips and more advice
can be found on www.stopplagiat.nu/en. Visit the
DEMAND FROM YOU AS A STUDENT? website to learn more about how to avoid plagia-
First of all, Lund University recommends you rism and produce a better paper, essay or thesis.
to pay attention to all information regarding
academic writing that can be found on the
University homepage and at the webpage of
your specific department. You must always
state the source when using other people’s
work in your own text, regardless if the source
is a book, a magazine article, an online source
or even a verbal communication.20 CHAPTER 2: STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY
Student rights and student influence
STUDENT RIGHTS AND INFLUENCE The Student unions
Your rights as a student in relation to the If the problem or complaint lies with your
University and your department are regula- programme/course coordinator, or head of
ted partly in acts and ordinances and partly department, or if you do not feel comforta-
in decisions by the University, in particular in ble approaching either of those people, you
the List of Student Rights. should contact the student union for your
faculty. In Sweden, the role of the student
In order to make it easier for students to unions is to ensure that your interests are
exercise influence over their education and represented at the university and they can
situation, all regulations governing student raise any issues you may have to the Univer-
influence are gathered in a single document: sity. They can mainly help with issues of your
Policy and regulations for student influence studies or learning environment.
at Lund University.
Contact details to the student unions on:
EQUAL TREATMENT www.studentlund.se/karer/kar/
All activities at Lund University are based on
principles of gender equality as well as ethnic Student ombudsman
and social diversity. The University´s activities The student unions also have a collective or-
aim to provide opportunities for everyone to ganisation called Lunds Universitets Student-
develop according to their personal circum- kår (LUS) or Lund University Student Unions
stances and regardless of of sex, ethnicity, Association. They have a student ombudsman
religion or other beliefs, sexual orientation whom you can contact. The student ombuds-
and/or disability. The University has a zero- man helps to make sure that the University is
tolerance policy regarding discrimination. fulfilling its legal obligation to see that Lund
University’s students receive an education
Read the policies for student influence, free from discrimination or unfair treatment.
student rights and equal opportunities: The student ombudsman will give advice and
Website: information on how to make your complaint
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-rights or how to proceed based on your concern.
COMPLAINTS INVOLVING STUDIES OR Contact details to the ombudsman:
DISCRIMINATION Email: studentombudet@lus.lu.se
For help or to report a complaint involving
your studies or discrimination, the first thing
you should do is to try and resolve the pro-
blem directly with the person/s concerned. If
this is not possible, you should contact your
programme/course coordinator or the head
of the department to discuss the issue or
complaint.CHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION 21
LU Accommodation
LU Accommodation (LUAcc) is a part of Lund Contact LU Accommodation
University and offers housing for international Website: www.luaccommodation.lu.se
students. To be able to rent a room from LU E-mail: luacc@service.lu.se
Accommodation you have to be a student of Tel: 046-222 01 00 (press 2 for English and
Lund University. For any specific information 1 for accommodation)
regarding your accommodation (such as in- Phone hours, Mon-Fri: 9.00-12.00 and
ternet connection or laundry facilities) please 13.00-15.00
check the LUAcc website.
Visiting address: Tunavägen 20, Lund,
LU Accommodation and Lund University does Visiting hours Monday-Friday 13.00 - 15.00
not own any of the housing areas or buildings. (different office hours during the Orienta-
These are owned by private landlords, but tion Programme)
contracts are always signed between the
student and LU Accommodation. You are
welcome to contact LU Accommodation by
telephone, e-mail or by visiting their office.22 CHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION
RENT AND PAYMENT OF RENT on the contract you have signed and agreed
Rental period to online. The rooms are rented out from Ar-
Rooms offered by LU Accommodation are rival day in January until the 15 June and the
rented for the full academic semesters, from 10 August until 31 December. If you have a
the middle of August to the end of December contract ending on 31 December and need to
(autumn semester) and from the beginning of stay in your room for the month of January
January to the middle of June (spring semes- you will be offered an extension of your room.
ter). Please check your rental period before Information about how and when to extend
you book any flights home. will be sent to you during your stay. The maxi-
mum extension is until 15 July.
The maximum rental period is until the end of
the academic year, regardless of your arrival If you are a non fee-paying student, staying
date. Please note, if you are staying longer for one more semester or year, you will have
than to the end of the academic year and to search for housing at AF Bostäder or the
you are a non-fee paying student, it is very private market for your second year. Please
important that you register with AF Bostäder note that special rules apply for students with
as soon as possible to get on their waiting a housing guarantee.
list for accommodation. This does not apply
for non-EU/EEA students who are required to Your contract must be extended before the
pay tuition fees and are admitted to full-time extension deadline. It is very important that
studies of at least 30 ECTS. These students your respect the deadline, since no extensions
have a housing guarantee for the normal du- can be made after the deadline.
ration of their study programme (1-3 years).
Please be aware that the housing guarantee CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT
only applies when all criteria of the Terms and All rooms and apartments are rented out for
conditions of the Housing Guarantee are met. the entire academic semester or year. If you
want to cancel your housing contract earlier,
Payment of rent the cancellation period is three full calendar
Rental payments are to be paid in advance months. This means that if you want your
before the last day of the month, for example, housing contract to end 30 April, you will
the payment deadline for the rent of May will have to contact LU Accommodation before
be on the 30th of April. The rent has to be paid 31 January. To cancel your contract please
using a credit card, through the online service contact LU Accommodation.
found when logging in to your online housing
account. You will pay rent for the whole rental INTERNET
period, which is stated on your contract. If All housing areas provide an internet connec-
you are a tenant at LU Accommodation and tion in the rooms. There is no wireless internet
cannot use a credit card online, please contact connection (except in Pålsjöäng housing area);
LU Accommodation as soon as possible. you will need a computer network cable. The
cable is not provided. If you are experiencing
EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT problems with your internet connection,
The rental period - the period when you please contact the broadband provider.
hold the contract for your room - is statedCHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION 23
FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS • You have a card which does not allow
TO LU ACCOMMODATION online payments. Please contact your
bank and let them help you assess the
How do I pay rent? problem.
Rent should be paid by credit card through • Not enough money available in the
the online booking system. account
Can I pay the whole amount for one What should I do if I arrive after
semester in one payment? Arrival Day?
Yes, you can request to pay the whole amount • If you arrive after the official Arrival Day,
for one semester in one payment. Please con- make sure to visit the LU Accommoda-
tact LU Accommodation for more information tion office to get your keys. Please bring
on how to do this. your passport and letter of acceptance/
Notification of selection results from
I tried to pay online and got an error Lund University in order to pick up your
message. What does the error indicate? keys.
This usually indicates one of the following: • Check your room carefully and see if
• Limits or restrictions (most probably there are damages, broken furniture and
geographical) on the card if the room is clean. Fill in your online24 CHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION
inventory within 3 days after you have Can I change room?
picked up your keys. The online inven- No, LU Accommodation does not allow for
tory is for recording the existing dama- any room changes. If you feel unsafe or
ges in your room so that you won’t be unhappy with your room, please contact LU
charged for them when you move out. Accommodation for assistance.
• International students normally arrive
1-2 weeks ahead of the Swedish stu- Am I allowed to share a single room
dents. Don’t worry if Lund seems empty with a friend or partner?
when you first move in. Get to know Single rooms are for one person only. You are
your neighbours and dorm mates! Start not permitted to share it with another person.
making friends and enjoy your new life Unfortunately, LU Accommodation cannot of-
here in Lund. fer family accommodation.
What happens if I lose my key? Can I sublet my room/apartment?
Lost keys must be reported to LU Accom- No. The housing contract you sign is for
modation immediately, by telephone or by you and you alone. If LU Accommodation
visiting the office. If your keys have not been discovers that someone else is living in your
returned to LU Accommodation within two room they will terminate your housing cont-
weeks, you have to pay for a lock change. ract.CHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION 25
AF Bostäder
AF Bostäder was founded by the Academic More information and contact details to
Society in Lund in 1850 and is today an inde- AF Bostäder
pendent foundation providing approx. 6 000 Website: www.afb.se/en Tel: 046-19 15 00
student rooms for Lund University students Email: info@afbostader.se
in 11 different areas of Lund (e.g. Sparta, Visiting address: Tunavägen 39 C, Sparta
Kämnarsrätten, Delphi and Vildanden). If you
study in Lund for more than one semester and The Academic Society (AF) has an employed
have not secured accommodation for the full “housing ombudsman” (bostadsombudsman
period of study, we recommend that you or “BOMB”) who is the student representative
apply for housing through AF Bostäder. The within AF Bostäder. All students are welcome
demand for student accommodation from AF to contact the Bostadsombudsman for ques-
Bostäder is high and it is therefore strongly tions about student housing in Lund. The
recommended that you register for their Bostadsombudsman is a student elected by
housing queue as soon as you arrive, if you the Academic Society council for a period of
have not done so already in your pre-arrival one year.
preparations.
Contact details to Bostadsombuds-
Since the foundation is connected to the mannen: Email: bomben@afbostader.se
Academic Society all housing applicants and
tenants within AF Bostäder are required to
become members of Studentlund.26 CHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION
Bopoolen
”Bopoolen”, is a website for housing adver- at Lund University. It is very hard to find a
tisements run by the Lund University Student place to live near the centre of Lund and many
Unions (LUS). The service is managed via their students live in the surrounding areas instead.
website www.bopoolen.nu where you can Luckily, there are a few bigger cities and a lot
post ads for housing and search for housing of beautiful towns that are easily accessible
ads. Bopoolen.nu does not apply a queuing by bike, bus or train. It is easy to commute!
system and does not charge any fees for
their services. Bopoolen.nu provides check- Don’t be too picky – The housing situation in
lists for housing, drafts of rental agreements Lund is tough and most people have to wait
and information about laws and regulations a while for their dream apartment. However,
as well as advice on how to avoid fraud. The you can always demand that your living situa-
draft contracts are available in both English tion meets all legal requirements for housing.
and Swedish.
Written agreement – When you find housing,
Please note: the end of the web address is make sure to sign a written agreement and
.NU, not www.bopoolen.SE, which is a pri- keep your own copy of it. It is the easiest way
vately run website. to prevent problems that might occur in the
future. If you are paying a deposit, make sure
BOPOOLEN CHECKLIST FOR ”HOUSE it is included in the contract. It is also a good
HUNTING” idea to photograph any damages that is in the
Websites – Visit BoPoolen.nu and other web- apartment/room when you move in, to mini-
sites with housing ads as often as possible mise the risk of having to take responsibility
to check for available housing. Personal con- for damages not caused by you. You can find
tact is very important and the competition is draft contracts under “Laws & regulations”
fierce. Again, it is key to show interest and to on the BoPoolen website, www.bopoolen.nu.
make a good impression.
BoPoolen advice on how to avoid
Advertise! – Place your own ad on BoPoolen fraudsters
and other websites with housing ads. Make When searching for housing on your own,
sure that you write a little bit about yourself please beware of fraud. Unfortunately, there
and what you are looking for. If you put some are those who try to take advantage of a
effort into your ad you are much more likely tough housing situation by defrauding hou-
to be contacted. Please be aware of fraud. sing applicants. It can be difficult to recognise
fraud, especially if it is the first time you are
Live nearby - Lund is a small city and unfor- looking for housing on your own. The staff at
tunately does not have room for all students Bopoolen.nu is constantly working to preventCHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION 27
scammers, but it is not possible for them to More information and contact details to
prevent someone from contacting you th- BoPoolen:
rough an ad requesting housing. It is always www.bopoolen.nu
important to stay alert and to recognise the Tel: 0704 - 56 11 87
warning signs of fraud. Email: bopoolen@lus.lu.se
Warning signs of a housing fraudster Visiting address (during the semester):
• The landlord is abroad and not able to Sandgatan 2, AF building, 3rd floor
show the apartment.
• Demands for a large deposit or advance
payments
• Requires payment through Western
Union or to a foreign bank account.
• The landlord is pushing you to complete
the deal quickly.
• The landlord does not want to give you
their real name and birth date.
Advice on how to avoid housing
fraudsters
• Ask for the landlords full name, address
and birth date. Names and phone num-
bers can easily be changed.
• Look up the address of the apartment
online to make sure it is real.
• Google the name and email address the
landlord is using. If you are dealing with a
fraudster you might find warnings online.
Also look through the lists provided on
www.bopoolen.nu.
• Never send personal information or your
ID to anyone suspicious. Your personal
information can be used in other scams.
• Never send any money before you have
signed a tenancy agreement and are sure
that you have access to the apartment
(N.B. not applicable for housing from
LUAcc).
• Do not send money through Western
Union.28 CHAPTER 3: ACCOMMODATION
Housing at a student nation
Most of the student nations in Lund provide that you are very interested in becoming a
a number of housing arrangemnets for their very active member at the nation. Please
members. In order to apply for accommoda- contact the building supervisor (Husförman)
tion at a student nation you need to be an at your nation for more information about
active member of the nation or provide proof housing.
Temporary housing – hostels and hotels
Selection of hostels (vandrarhem) in More information and contact details to
Lund, Malmö and other cities close to the Swedish Tourist Association
Lund: www.swedishtouristassociation.com
Email: info@stfturist.se
Winstrup Hostel Lund
www.winstruphostel.se
Tel: 046-290 800
Email: stay@winstruphostel.se
STF Vandrarhem Malmö City
www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/MalmoCity
Tel: 040-611 62 20
Email: malmo.city@stfturist.se
Bosses gästvåningar Malmö
www.bosses.nu
Tel: 040-32 62 50
Email: info@bosses.nu
Torget Vandrarhem (in the town of Kävlinge)
www.torgethotell.com
Tel: 046-540 80 05
Email: torgethotell@gmail.comCHAPTER 4: HEALTH CARE, SAFETY AND INSURANCE 29
Emergency help
For emergencies or life-threatening situations: • Poison information
Call 112 • Customs authorities, for drug tips
• On-call priests
112 is the emergency number to call in case • Social emergency services
of danger to life, property or environment.
The operators who answer 112 calls speak When calling 112, the emergency operator
Swedish and English. If there is time, they will ask: “what has happened?” to deter-
can be assisted by an interpreter, but this can mine whether you need an ambulance, the
delay the call. fire department or the police. You will also
be asked: “where did it happen?” and “from
By dialing 112, you can be connected to the which number are you calling?”.
following:
• Police Emergency calls are free of charge.
• Fire department SOS Alarm’s website has more information on
• Ambulance what happens when you call 112.
• Sea rescue services
• Air rescue services SOS Alarm website:
• Mountain rescue services www.sosalarm.se/sprak/english/30 CHAPTER 4: HEALTH CARE, SAFETY AND INSURANCE
Health care
The Swedish health care system is financed Malmö
by a social insurance that provides all citizens Carl-Bertil Laurells gata 7
with subsidised health care through the go- Tel: 040 - 33 80 00
vernment. There are both public and private
health care providers. If you have obtained For non-emergencies, see information about
a Swedish personal identity number you are the Student Health Centre (Studenthälsan) on
entitled to health care at the standard patient page 39.
fees. Dental care is not fully subsidised and
is therefore relatively expensive in Sweden. Non-emergency health care: 1177
For non-emergency health related situations,
Hospitals (sjukhus) call 1177. The number is free of charge and
In case of an emergency, you should allways open 24/7. With this number you can get
call 112. For health care emergencies, it is medical advice from a registered nurse on
also possible to go directly to the emergency many things including diagnosis based on
room (akutmottagning) at a hospital (univer- your symptoms. If needed, they can refer
sitetssjukhuset or lasarettet), which is open you to the appropiate health care clinic if you
24/7: need a doctor.
Universitetssjukhuset Lund You can call most of the health care clinics
Klinikgatan 15, Lund on weekdays 8.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. to make
an appointment. For other times, ask for help
Universitetssjukhuset Malmö via 1177.
Ruth Lundskogs gata 5, Malmö
HEALTH CARE CLINICS (VÅRDCENTRAL)
Lasarett Helsingborg CENTRAL LUND
Karolina Widerströms gata 12, Helsingborg Capio Citykliniken Lund
Clemenstorget 5
Poison control (förgiftning) Tel: 046-270 00 00
Dial 112 in case you are poisoned and ask for
poison control. Open 24/7. Vårdcentralen Getingen
Entrégatan 3
Emergency psychiatric care Tel: 046-17 72 00
For acute emotional or mental health care Open weekdays, evenings and weekends
(psykiatrisk akutmottagning):
Vårdcentralen Helsa
Lund Stora Södergatan 4
Baravägen 1 Tel: 046-280 57 00
Tel: 046-17 41 00
Vårdcentral Södertull
Helsingborg Helgeandsgatan 16
Karolina Widerströms gata 10 Tel: 046-275 19 00
Tel: 042 - 406 27 30CHAPTER 4: HEALTH CARE, SAFETY AND INSURANCE 31
NORTHERN LUND Tel: 040-623 46 60
Hälsocentralen Sankt Hans Vårdcentral Eden
Fäladstorget 22 Möllevångsgatan 44
Tel: 046-19 93 00 Tel: 040-623 91 00
Vårdcentral Norra Fäladen
Fäladstorget 4 NEAR RÖNNEN
Tel: 046-275 21 00 (message in English) Capio Citykliniken Malmö Singelgatan
Singelgatan 2
Vårdcentral Nöbbelöv Tel: 040-600 28 00
Nöbbelövs torg 1
Tel: 046-275 22 50 (message in English) IN HELSINGBORG
IN THE CITY CENTRE
SOUTHERN LUND Capio Citykliniken Helsingborg Söder
Vårdcentral Sankt Lars Södergatan 11 A-D
St Larsparken (St Lars Area), building 6 Tel: 042-17 31 00
Tel: 046-275 22 00 (message in English)
Vårdcentralen Tågaborg
EASTERN LUND Tågagatan 47
Vårdcentral Linero/ Östra Torn Tel: 042-406 04 00
Linero Torg 2
Tel: 046-275 20 50 (message in English) MIDWIFE (BARNMORSKA)
If you need birth control, to take a pregnancy
WESTERN LUND test or have other similar questions, you can
Vårdcentral Måsen visit your local midwife at a midwife clinic
Tärnvägen 10B (barnmorskemottagning). This is free for
Tel: 046-275 19 50 (message in English) residents with a European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC) or an ID if you have a Swedish
IN MALMÖ identity number).
NEAR SEGE PARK
Vårdcentral Granen MIDWIFE CLINICS IN LUND:
Grangatan 11 LUND CITY CENTRE
Tel: 040-623 42 00 Barnmorskemottagning Södertull
Helgeandsgatan 16
NEAR MALMÖ STUDENTHUS Tel: 046-17 64 30
Vårdcentral Rosengården
Von Troils väg 1 Admira kvinnohälsa
Tel: 040-623 43 00 Stora Södergatan 3
Tel: 046-30 30 90
Vårdcentral Törnrosen Or book an appointment online at:
Bennets väg 8 www.admirakvinnohalsa.se/en
Tel: 040-623 48 80
Capio Citykliniken
NEAR MALMÖ FOLKETS PARK Clemenstorget 5
Vårdcentral Sorgenfrimottagningen Tel: 046-270 00 00
Nobelvägen 56 b32 CHAPTER 4: HEALTH CARE, SAFETY AND INSURANCE
NORTHERN LUND The STI clinic is located at the skin care clinic
Barnmorskemottagning Norra Fäladen on the first floor in the main building in the
Fäladstorget 18 hospital.
Tel: 046-17 50 15
More information about STIs
EAST LUND/LINERO Project 6 (P6), an organisation that promotes
Barnmorskemottagningen Linero sexual health among students at Lund Univer-
Linero Torg 2 sity, provides information and advice about
Tel: 046-17 68 50 STI’s can be found on their website.
Website: www.projekt6.se/en/information/
STI AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES konssjukdomar/
STI (sexually transmitted infections) screen-
ings and treatments are often offered free If you have questions about HIV and AIDS,
of charge for students. HIV and chlamydia/ you can also contact an organisation called
gonorrhoea testing is free and anonymous Noak’s Ark which works with raising aware-
for all wheather you have a Swedish personal ness of HIV and reducing the social vulnera-
identity number or not. bility of HIV-positive individuals
Website: www.noaksark.org/omoss/english.
GETTING TESTED FOR STIs asp
Lund
The STI-clinic at Hudkliniken Pregnancy tests and birth control
Lasarettsgatan 15 Pregnancy tests are available at pharmacies
Tel: 046-17 21 13 to book an appointment. and larger food stores (usually located by the
When calling, wait for the long Swedish check-out counter). Pregnancy tests are also
message to finish before you will be given performed at the midwife clinics. Birth control
information in English. pills require a prescription from a midwife.
Website: www.skane.se/sv/Webbplatser/ Morning-after pills are sold at pharmacies.
Skanes-universitetssjukhus/Organisation-A- Condoms can be bought in most food stores
O/Hudmottagning/Lund1/STI-mottagning/ (usually located by the check-out counter) and
at pharmacies. The student organisation P6
Studenthälsan/The Student Health Centre offers free condoms and advice at their office
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing located inside the AF building.
Tel: 046-222 43 77 to book an appointment
HEALTH CARE FEES
Malmö The fee is paid, preferably by card, at the
Centrum för sexuell hälsa (Centre for sexual reception at the health care clinic when you
health) arrive. Persons with a Swedish personal iden-
Claesgatan 7 tity number or an EHIC card (EU citizens) will
Tel: 040-33 17 47 to book an appointment be charged the same basic health care fees as
At the centre you can also call to talk to a Swedish citizens. For a person with a Swedish
professional about relationships and sexuality. personal identity number, the cost for each
visit ranges from SEK 150 to SEK 400. If you
Helsingborg do not have a Swedish personal identity num-
The STI clinic at Helsingborg hospital ber the fee can amount to approximately SEK
Tel. 042-406 23 09 to book an appointment 1300. Bring your ID, insurance informationYou can also read
