Flats, rooms and residences near Lund University

The University of Lund, whose name in Swedish is Lund Universitet, is one of the oldest higher-level institutions in Northern Europe. It is in the city of Lund, which is known, in fact, as Sweden's quintessential student city.

Although it is a relatively small city, there are different aspects that you have to consider when finding accommodation near Lund University. We tell you the most important ones in this article!

Flats and rooms for students near Lund University

To find accommodation with a convenient location, you should know where your faculty is located. From there you can search for nearby neighbourhoods, comparing the different accommodation options.

Where is Lund University located?

These are the different locations of the institution:

Lund Campus

Most of the institution's faculties are located in this city. They are spread across different buildings in the city. There are around 100 of them! These buildings, including the headquarters of LU, are concentrated around Lundagård Park, extending to the northeast of it.

Some of the departments that you will find here are:

• Philosophy

• Economy and Administration

• Biology

• Humanities and Theology

• Geology

• Astronomy and Theoretical Physics

• Mathematics

• Psychology

Campus Malmö

In this city you will find the academies of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Performing Arts:

• Malmö Art Academy

• Malmö Theatre Academy

• Malmö Academy of Music

Here is also the Skåne University Hospital, where part of the Faculty of Medicine is developed, together with the one in Lund.

Campus Helsingborg

This campus, located in the city of Helsingborg, is just a few steps from the city centre and the main train station.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near Lund University

Some of the most convenient ones to live near the institution are:

Centrala Staden (Center of Lund)

From the central neighbourhood you will be able to reach the different faculties of the Lund Universitet in a few minutes, both on foot, by bicycle or by bus. Another advantage of living in the centre of Lund is that you will be close to most of the city's entertainment venues, both day and night.

Möllevången (Lund)

This area is next to the University campus, to the north of it, and it is quieter than the centre of Lund. It has several parks and gardens in which to enjoy green areas. It also has numerous markets, shops and some places to eat.

Möllevången and Rådmansvången (Malmö)

Between these two neighbourhoods is the LU Malmö Campus. They are located south of the city centre, which you can easily reach on foot or by bus. These are culturally diverse neighbourhoods, which is reflected in its restaurant offer, with cuisines from different parts of the world.

Student residences near Lund University

The university has a service called LU Accommodation, through which it offers some places for international students in houses and residences in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. However, it is usually quite difficult to get a place in them, since there is usually a very high demand. Alternatively, you can search for a room in a private residence, of which there are several in these cities.

Erasmus in Lund University

Some information to take into account during your mobility:

• During your stay in Lund you will be able to join different associations for students and “Nation”, with which you will be able to carry out different activities together with other Swedish and international young people.

• In addition to delving into Swedish culture, you will have the chance to experience different student traditions at LU, such as the carnival “Lundakarnevalen”. You will surely have a lot of fun during your stay in the city!

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