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ONCAMPUS Lund Sweden Highlights
from ONCAMPUS Lund Sweden
by ONCAMPUS
Study at ONCAMPUS Lund Sweden with opportunity to progress to our partner universities, Lund University, Kristianstad University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Key highlights
Swedes have the highest proficiency in English as a second language in the world (Education First English Proficiency Index 2018)
Sweden is home of the Nobel Prize, the world’s most prestigious academic distinction which recognises academic, cultural and/or scientific advances
Sweden is ranked among the top 4 countries in the world at providing higher education (Universitas 21 Ranking 2019)
Sweden is one of the world’s most innovative and research intensive nations (2017 Social Progress Index)
Sweden is one of the safest countries in the world with a great global reputation, ranked as one of the best in which to live (Global Innovation Index 2017)
Sweden is ranked one of the most creative countries in the world and is well known for its eco-friendly culture.
90% of Swedes speak English offering students an international environment to live and study within
Sweden is ranked seventh most innovative economy in the world by the 2019 Bloomberg Innovation Index
Our partners
Lund University
Sweden’s top-ranked comprehensive university (QS World University Rankings 2020)
Lund University is a member of the international research-intensive university network LERU and U21 TOP
Lund is ranked 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2020 and 1st choice for international students studying in Sweden (National admissions statistic)
Founded in 1666, Lund is one of the oldest and extensive universities in northern Europe.
Ultrasound, dialysis & Bluetooth are all examples of revolutionary discoveries that have their roots in research at Lund University
Lund University attracts students of 130 nationalities, creating a truly international campus
Furthermore, the MAX IV Laboratory is the world’s foremost synchrotron radiation source which has put Sweden in a class of its own in materials and nano research. Max IV is hosted by Lund University.
Kristianstad University
Kristianstad University (HKR) is a modern university situated in southern Sweden with easy access to larger cities and mainland Europe. As a small higher education institution Kristianstad focuses its attention on a few high quality programmes offering education with a strong focus on employment and internationalisation.
It was founded in 1977, although HKR can trace its roots back to 1835. It is just one hour from Malmö, the 3rd largest city in Sweden.
Kristianstad is well known for its wetlands which are a designated Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Bike trails, hiking, canoeing and climbing also make Kristianstad ideal for the outdoor adventure.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) offers programmes that are unique and based on their strength and profile areas, a bio-based economy and environment, health and quality of life.
SLU is ranked:
29th for Plant and Animal Science (U.S. News Best Global Universities 2019)
12th in top smaller universities from around the world (THE 2019)
Top 7 in the world for four subjects - Forestry, Soil Science, Biodiversity and Veterinary Sciences (Center for World University Rankings 2017)
Top 3 for Agriculture and Forestry in the QS World University Rankings 2019
SLU is spread across three main campuses located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala altogether housing around 3,700 students