Rankings
How every major ranking places Lund University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
LUSEM in the QS programme rankings (2027):
| Programme ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS Business Masters: Masters in ManagementLUSEM | #76 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in FinanceLUSEM | #66 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in MarketingLUSEM | #82 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Business AnalyticsLUSEM | #90 |
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 18 | $13,575 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 15 | $18,603 | See → |
| Social sciences | 15 | $13,575 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $18,603 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $14,329 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 10 | $18,352 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 10 | $18,603 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 8 | $18,603 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 7 | $13,575 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 4 | $27,150 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $15,083 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $19,609 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $13,575 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $13,575 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $20,614 | See → |
Costs and entry
117 courses mention scholarships. 116 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Lund University
The job market for Lund University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Sweden.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at Lund University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $16,089 a year; half of Lund University's master's courses with a published fee cost between $13,575 and $18,603. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $27,150, humanities & languages $13,575.
How is Lund University ranked?
Lund University is ranked #71 by QS (2027), #104 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #114 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Geography (#25) and Environmental Sciences (#33).
What IELTS score does Lund University need for a master's course?
Most master's courses (115 of the 117 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many master's courses does Lund University offer?
117 master's courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (18), natural sciences (15) and social sciences (15).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Lund University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.