r/Lund Jun 01 '23

Guide to Finding Accommodation in Lund

63 Upvotes

This is a work in progress, please feel free to share your thoughts about what is missing/could be improved

Since Lund receives a high number of students from Sweden and abroad, the question of apartments is always a topic of discussion. Therefore, it is only reasonable that the question is asked in this subreddit. However, while the discussion is very important since it can help newcomers, the subreddit grows grey when all other topics are swallowed in the sea of posts surrounding apartments. In short, the number of posts discussing apartments in relation to other posts is skewed, and this sticky aims to change that. This post is more directed towards students, both swedes and internationals.

WHERE DO I FIND APARTMENTS?

AF Bostäder is the biggest landlord in Lund. Apartments come in all shapes and sizes. Living in a corridor could be good for a new student since you will be less secluded, and it is also one of the main talking points in Lund. You can sign up to the queue as soon as you have a confirmation of attendance. They also conduct an apartment lottery every half year for new students called the "Novischlotteriet".

Bopoolen private rent referral. The page is student driven and private room owners rent to students.

Blocket similar to Bopoolen. Best way to find rooms is to create a "looking to rent"-advertisement so that landlords can contact you.

Studentlya similar to Bopoolen.

Michael-Hansens Kollegium rents out corridor rooms. There is a fee to stand in apartment queue. After living there for 3 months you can apply to the queue for regular rooms, but it is quite long.

Nations the web page brings you to an overview, but there are 12 nations to choose from. They all offer corridor rooms, but they reserve them to active volunteers. The more active you are in the Nation's activities, the more likely it is you can get yourself a room there. Some nations do conduct lotteries, but it is not the same for all Nations.

Student Guild/Faculty/Association , depending on the program you have applied for the student run association connected to it might offer some kind of short-term solution. The faculty might help you too since they want you to succeed in your studies.

University , if you have gotten a PhD position at the university, they sometimes offer University apartments. If you get one, take it.

This is by no means a complete list, but it contains the bigger ones that offer rooms. Getting an apartment is stressful for new students, especially if you have not moved out on your own before. If you are active and persistent, it usually solves itself after some time. The worst thing you can do is to put all your eggs in the same basket, make sure you have a plan b or something concrete before the term begins.

Huge thank you to u/Breadslice98 got getting this started and writing the first draft.


r/Lund 19h ago

Vad fan är det frågan om?

38 Upvotes

Vad är meningen med att lkpab forslar bort ”felparkerade” cyklar från clemenstorget?

Jag pendlar totalt 3 timmar varje dag och var lite sen till tåget i morse så hann inte leta efter ett ledigt cykelställ bland havet av cyklar som i vanlig ordning står där en vanlig vardagsmorgon. Så jag gjorde vad vilken annan stressad människa som helst skulle göra, parkera precis där cykelstället tar slut, alltså någon centimeter utanför cykelställsraden.

När jag kommer tillbaks på sen eftermiddag är cykeln alltså borta… googlar och ser att de forslar bort sådana parkerade cyklar som senare kan hämtas ut tors-fredag 1 timme om dagen MITT PÅ DAGEN?? Måste alltså ta ledigt från jobb för att hämta ut cykeln? Mot en avgift på 500 kronor och förmodligen klippte de mina lås också, vad fan händer?

Resultatet av deras bortforsling blev att det gav plats för flera att ”felparkera” då det fanns ett dussintal felparkerade cyklar på eftermiddagen.


r/Lund 12h ago

Plzzz va gärna med

2 Upvotes

Hej! Jag håller på att testa en tidig prototyp av en studentapp för universitetsstudenter och söker några personer som vill klicka runt i den i 5–10 minuter och ge ärlig feedback.
Tanken är att samla saker som kurslitteratur, viktiga datum, boende, studentliv och annan relevant studentinfo på ett ställe utifrån universitet/program/termin.
Det är bara en testprototyp just nu, så viss info är demo/exempeldata. Jag vill främst veta om själva idén känns användbar, vad som känns onödigt och vad som saknas.

Jag vill gärna ha kritik inte bara “den ser bra ut” , så plzzz va helt ärlig 😇

Så om någon vill testa den, kommentera eller skriv till mig så skickar jag länken ❤️


r/Lund 1d ago

🎬 English-subtitled Film Club in Lund — Membership Now Open!

8 Upvotes

Our English-subtitled movie club is now open for membership!

We’ll be screening films from different countries and languages, all with English subtitles. If you’re into movies and looking for a casual way to watch films with others, feel free to join us. 🍿

Membership is now available — hope to see you at one of our screenings!

All information and selling can be found in our website: https://kino.nu/sodranfilmclub


r/Lund 20h ago

Copenhagen Half Marathon 2026

1 Upvotes

As this years CPH half marathon is on 20th Sept, is there anyone who's been previous years, or planning to attend this year, that can share some of their experience (including what are the things they would avoid on next occurrence):

[ this year I have family coming over for the race, not too sure how to prepare for it]

- is public transport ok to get back to Sweden, is there any hope they would supplement carriages (especially on return, I would be disheartened if there is no seats)

- is rain to be expected usually, or was it just last year ...

Other ... ?

Thanks.


r/Lund 1d ago

Någon som pluggat Civilingenjör Lantmäteri och vad jobbar ni med idag?

4 Upvotes

Precis börjat studera det. Undrar vad ni jobbar med idag, vilka specialiseringar ni tog och vad ni tycker generellt om utbildningen. Hur brett val har man ute i arbetslivet efter examen?


r/Lund 2d ago

Hi all. Im a m33 yo born in lund. If someone is new to the city and wants someone to talk to or ask question, you can always send me DM. Im in the sporting world but sometimes i get bored also and can enjoy a nice chat.

10 Upvotes

r/Lund 2d ago

Lund university

2 Upvotes

I’m a senior in high school in the US originally from Hong Kong, I’m wanting to study in Lund but the application date requires me to have a full diploma by January. I don’t graduate till May. Is this some kind of issue most people run into ? I would also hate to take a gap year not knowing if I can even get in in the first place.

GPA: 3.72


r/Lund 2d ago

Vilken utbildning är det bästa valet?

1 Upvotes

1 ekonomi kandidat i lund

Denna känns spontant som ett bra val. Det är ett ganska säkert kort med bra val vid master förutsatt att jag preseterar bra. Detta skulle jag isåfall kombinera med linc, möjligtvis även lsc om det passar in i schemat. Såklart även internships/deltid så mycket det går. Idealt skulle jag även ta en master från sse eller cbs, jag skulle kunna plugga någonstans om det blir bäst just då men jag vill såklart även hålla en bra standard.

2 international business i lund

Detta känns även som ett bra val och även ett väldigt roligt val. Det enda som gör det svårt är att det inte finns offentlig utfallsdata som lön eller liknande vilket gör det svårt att då rent objektivt med bra säkerhet jämföra det med ekonomi. Men det är högre rankat, dock nyare vilket kan göra det osäkrt för arbetsgivare men hur mycket är jag osäker på. Det verkar även roligt att den femte terminen är fri. Detta skulle jag även kombinera med linc, möjligtvis även lsc om det passar in i schemat. Såklart även internships/deltid så mycket det går. Detta skulle jag också försöka kombinera med en master från sse eller cbs

Civilingengör indek i lund/kth/chalmers

Detta känns objektivt bäst då det har såpass bra data och rykte men subjektivt sämst då det känns som en mardröm att behöva tvinga sig igenom en sådan tung utbilding. Samt att ha mindre valmöjligheter med master som man har med de andra 2. Det känns även sjårt att jonglera deltidsjobb om man kan få det samt utskott. Kth känns väll bäst men jag är osäker på om jag har råd att bo i stockholm. Lund känns emellertid roligare. Snittlönen på 55k gör den såklart väldigt lockande.

Vad tycker ni?


r/Lund 4d ago

I can't remember the bar I went to

13 Upvotes

Hello,

3-4 years ago I went to Lund and went to some sort of bar in some blokes cellar. It had a little stage with a new unknown band playing and a little dancefloor + tables + barkeeper. Probably a student thing. A friend of mine is looking for new connections in Lund and I can't recall this place and hopefully the internet hivemind knows what I am talking about. If my memory doesn't lie to me I remember it being near a bus station of a candy-store and next to a lot of apartment building (maybe brick walls). Definitely east of the main train station.

Locals I hope you can help me out it would mean a lot to me and my buddy!

Edit: After one of the comments mentioned "nations" I checked all the nations markers on maps for images and found "Smalands nation". I am pretty sure it was that one, thank you very much, this post can be closed and archived!


r/Lund 4d ago

Looking for new volleyball team members

0 Upvotes

Setters volley team is ironically looking for a new setter (M/F) for a mixed tournament that runs from October to December , dm me for more info what a bit about your background. Also looking for 1 outside hitter(M/F).


r/Lund 5d ago

Film Club!

19 Upvotes

Hi fellow Lunda-bor!

I (25M) moved here from Gothenburg a while ago but haven't really managed to find people to share my interest in film with yet. After several minutes on google I couldn't find a lot film forums here and would therefore like to do my part in contributing to Lunds culture life by creating a small Film club! A place where people can meet to simply dicuss and sometimes watch films together.

Please feel free to let me know if you are intrested in participating and we'll build this thing together! (I promise it will be fun)

Ha det gött!


r/Lund 6d ago

How to meet new people as an international student

15 Upvotes

Hej, I've been living in Lund as an international student for some time and would like to meet some new people.

Of course, the most obvious choice would be the nations' events. I've been to to the pub at Kalmar but in my experience people just go there with their friends and stay in their groups.

Do you guys have any suggestions for events where the threshold to socialize is lower (from the nations or another organization)? I'm not that much of a party guy and don't really like to drink alcohol.

Tack!


r/Lund 6d ago

Lundapotpurri augusti 2026: Höghus på Ulrikedal, övergiven telefonkiosk m.m.

9 Upvotes

r/Lund 7d ago

Living in a student city when you are not a student (how do I get a social life?)

12 Upvotes

Hey people 🙌🏿

I am moving to Lund soon for work.

I understand that Lund is a student city and most of the "fun" happening is directed/organised by students or student nations for other students.

I am in my mid-twenties so I feel too old to hang out with Bachelor students but too young to hang out with my colleagues in their 30's/40's. I don't like to mix work and personal life and most of them live in Malmö anyways (which I cannot do for personal reasons).

I have some acquaintances in Copenhagen but I am a bit worried for my mental health : I always managed to develop a good and solid friends group/network everywhere I lived but it was in bigger city (think London, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam) and I am a bit scarred of the transition.

I already registered for some activities (sport and crafts) to not be completely isolated and meet people but if you are a young professional in my situation, would be nice to hear your experience and how you did it.

I don't not speak Swedish (yet) but English, Spanish and French (currently learning Dutch).

That being said, if you are into crafts, books, art or also looking to make friends, would be happy to chat :)


r/Lund 7d ago

Tips till studenter - mer eller mindre gratis mat från Matsmart

1 Upvotes

Om man har lite tid över så kan man klicka hem i stort sett gratis mat från Matsmart. Perfekt för studenter tänker jag.

https://www.sweclockers.com/forum/post/21267123


r/Lund 8d ago

Converting grade to GPA/International scale

1 Upvotes

Hello!

I recently graduated with a Master's from Lund University, and I am now looking into PhD possibilities abroad. To anyone who has applied to universities abroad, how did you convert your grades to an international scale?

Did you convert it directly to the grade scale of the particular university you were applying to, or to GPA/or similar scale?

My faculty used the grade scale A - F (LUSEM). To my knowledge Lund University offers no grade converter.

"Swedish universities do not calculate or use a Grade Point Average (GPA). Degrees do not include an overall or cumulative grade.

For this reason, Lund University does not provide official conversions to GPA or to other national grading systems."

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/grades-credits-and-certificates/grading-system

Thanks in advance!


r/Lund 8d ago

Buying a bike

2 Upvotes

Hi I'm a recently joined masters student in Lund university and was looking for places to purchase a bicycle. What are some good places where I can buy a bike and what is the general rule regarding transporting the bike inside trains? (I have accomodation in Arlöv, but it's quite close to the station)


r/Lund 8d ago

Looking For Outdoor Recreation Folks

3 Upvotes

I went to school in Denver and naively brought my backcountry skis here (yes I know all good skiing is at least 8 hours away) but was wondering if anybody else at Lund was interested in that sort of stuff and possibly down to do some trips in the winter. I also am searching for a mountain bike as I heard there were a few trails around the area and I trail run and road bike as well. If anyone is looking for somebody to do any of these activities with lmk!


r/Lund 8d ago

LF gym/gaming buddies

1 Upvotes

Hey!

Starting my masters studies in Lund! Currently looking for friends/people to have something in common. Any league of legends players? Any gym buddies?


r/Lund 8d ago

Failed exam retake

0 Upvotes

Can one still graduate with a failed course (7.5p, masters) or do you keep on retaking the exam till you pass?


r/Lund 9d ago

[Academic] Attitudes and Behaviors Study (18+, Survey in English). Link here: https://ww3.unipark.de/uc/research_study_university_Bern_Switzerland/

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I am a Master’s student at the University of Bern (Switzerland) conducting a scientific research study examining how certain traits, life experiences, attitudes and behaviors are related to each other.

I would greatly appreciate if you could participate in my 10-minute-survey: https://ww3.unipark.de/uc/research_study_university_Bern_Switzerland/

As a token of appreciation, participants can choose to enter a prize draw to win one of five USD 100 prizes.

Study Details:

- Must be 18 years or older

- Voluntary and anonymous participation

- Approved by the Ethics Committee

Thank you for participating!


r/Lund 9d ago

”Din stad” lundalåt

7 Upvotes

https://www.musixmatch.com/de/songtext/Farid-Bilgin-DF-Mr-Zecret-Davy-Hi/Din-Stad

Hej Lund!
Jag försöker desperat få tag på en gammal Lundalåt från 2012: “Din Stad” av Farid Bilgin, DF, Mr Zecret & Davy Hi.
Musikvideon låg på YouTube runt 2012, men den är tyvärr borttagen nu. Låten har även försvunnit från Spotify, SoundCloud och Apple Music. Jag vet att den fanns med 2019, efter det verkar den ha försvunnit helt.
Den finns fortfarande kvar som metadata på olika ställen och var även med på Sydsvenskans Lundaljud, men jag lyckas inte hitta själva ljudfilen.

Så min fråga är: finns det någon gammal Lundabo här som råkar ha låten sparad på en gammal hårddisk, dator, mobil, USB, CD eller liknande?
Jag skulle bli otroligt tacksam om någon kunde hjälpa mig att få höra den igen. Det räcker även om ni vet vem man kan kontakta eller var man kan leta.
Tack!


r/Lund 9d ago

32 åring kvinna som söker vänner

26 Upvotes

Hej!

Jag är en kreativ själ som älskar att skapa – allt från att måla och rita till pyssel, musik och att testa nya saker. Tycker om att lära mig nya färdigheter och är öppen för det mesta!

Jag älskar också konst, djur, brädspel, djupa samtal, film, spel, natur, spiritualitet, böcker och second hand-butiker.

Söker gärna nya vänner att hitta på mysiga saker med, prata om allt mellan himmel och jord eller bara dela små äventyr i vardagen med.


r/Lund 10d ago

A new English subs film club!

7 Upvotes

Looking for Classics? With English subtitles? On a big screen? We got you.

This September, we are introducing Södran Film Club, a members-only film club showing two films every Saturday at the Södran cinema in Lund.

Find out more here: https://kino.nu/sodranfilmclub

Limited to 47 memberships. Sales will open before the end of August - to know exactly when, join our Announcement channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IsxuTVXoqB6DoUCcr6gVDZ