About Lund University
Founded in 1666, Lund University is one of northern Europe’s oldest, broadest and finest universities and is consistently ranked as one the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 8 160 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. Lund is the most popular study location in Sweden. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programs and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. The University has a distinct international profile, with partner universities in 70 countries.
Lund University provides education and research within the following areas:
- Economics and management
- Engineering and technology
- Humanities
- Theology
- Law
- Fine arts, music and theatre
- Medicine
- Science
- Social sciences
Two of the world’s foremost research facilities for materials research and life science are established in Lund. MAX IV, which was inaugurated in June 2016, is the leading synchrotron radiation facility in the world.
The European research facility ESS will be the world’s most powerful neutron source when it opens for research in 2023.
MAX IV and ESS will have a major impact on future scientific and industrial development in both materials science and life science.
Ideon Science Park, Medicon Village and Science Village Scandinavia are closely linked to Lund University, integrating research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
About Program
The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a three-year program aiming to train students to become artists with high artistic and professional skills. The program is strongly internationally oriented and prepares students for an international professional career. On completion of the program, students will have acquired the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills required for independent work in the varying forms of professional life. Furthermore, students will have acquired fundamental knowledge of entrepreneurship in order to work professionally on a constantly changing cultural scene and the skills required to independently pursue further studies in fine arts. The program is characterized by free choice and independent work, including independent studio work, individual tutoring by internationally active professors and lecturers, and elective courses in artistic techniques, artistic creation and theory. The degree project consists of an artistic project presented at a group exhibition and a short essay.
