The Student Guide LUND UNIVERSITY 2020/2021 DISCLAIMER: While care has been taken to provide accurate information 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: Lukrecija Vaisyte. Layout: Sara Westman and Ida Thelander. Printed by Media-Tryck 2020, 2500 copies. Photos by Apelöga, Stefan Bengtsson, Charlotte Carlberg Bärg, Cicilia Carlsson, Sharon Fritsche, Josine Greidanus, Daniel Gun- narsson, Lars Hedelin, Maria Johansson, Aline Lessner/imagebank. sweden.se Magnus Liam Karlsson/imagebank.sweden.se, Louise Larsson, Camilla Lekebjer, Gunnar Menander, Simon Paulin/image- bank.sweden.se, Aiste Remeikaite, Rikspolisstyrelsen www.riksbank. se, Mikael Risedal, Carolina Romare/imagebank.sweden.se, Kennet Ruona, Lukrecija Vaisyte. 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: [email protected] Tel: 046-222 01 00 Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10-12 Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4 Regular opening hours: Monday-Friday 9.30-12.30 Opening hours, Orientation weeks: Monday-Friday 10-15 If you would like to give feedback on this guide you are wel- come to do so by sending an email to [email protected] 4 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 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 Student Health Centre 35 Learn Swedish - ”Tala svenska!” 81 Medical insurance 35 Shopping 83 The Swedish Police 38 Lund University campus security 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 the Jojo app and explore public trans- port options in your area (see chapter 8) ̆ Handle financial matters (see chapter 6) ̆ Get a bike (see chapter 8) ̆ Get furniture and decorate your home (see chapter 9) ̆ Get a LU access card (see chapter 7) ̆ Log into your student email account and ̆ Get your Swedish SIM card, provided in the Student Portal (see chapter 8) your welcome package, working (see chapter 9) ̆ If you plan to use another email address than the one provided by Lund Univer- ̆ Find your local supermarket, health care sity, forward your student email to that centre, pharmacy, shopping area etc (see address chapter 9) ̆ Visit your faculty library (see chapter 2) ̆ If you need to leave your biometrical data make sure to book an appointment with the Swedish Migration Agency (see chapter 9) 6 CHAPTER 1: ARRIVAL GUIDE 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 to some used bike shops in Lund. The City as well as student discounts. To obtain this of Lund usually arranges an auction for used card become a member of Studentlund and bikes in the beginning of a new semester. download the app ”Studentkortet”. More Check the International Desk Facebook page information can 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. 8 CHAPTER 1: ARRIVAL GUIDE I want to hand in my application for vider, you can find SIM cards for purcase in a Swedish personal identity number, electronic stores and convenience stores.