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Student organisations

Student unions and associations are here to help you get the most out of your studies. Whether you want to dance until the sun rises, prepare for your future career or just hang out with other students, there is a student union or association for you!

Three carnivalists in yellow costumes during Lundakarnevalen 2022. Photo.

More about student life at Lund University

FAQ on student associations, student unions and other related matters

A student union represents students on specific programs at the university and is responsible for ensuring the quality of the education and helping students with any disputes or problems. In addition to their university-related responsibilities, student unions also organize a variety of activities and events to enhance your time as a student outside the classroom.

A student association, on the other hand, is completely independent of the university and thus exclusively organizes extracurricular activities to make your time as a student as good and fun as possible. What they both have in common, however, is that they are run by students for students.

The main purpose of the Nations is to promote social life outside of study. Their wide range of activities include food services, pubs and nightclubs. In addition, they also offer various sports, newspapers, radio programs, choirs, scholarships and housing to create a diverse and engaging study environment.

In Helsingborg there is no nation tradition, but in Lund there are 13 different nations. Read more on Studentlund website about the nations.

Studentlund consists of the student unions, Akademiska Föreningen and the nations and is available for those who are enrolled at Lund University. A membership here gives you access to all of Lund's, including Helsingborg's, student life. As a member, you get access to, among other things:

  • Housing
  • Nightclubs
  • Interesting lectures
  • Education monitoring
  • Several scholarships and discounts

Membership is not compulsory, but it is a chance for you to influence your study situation and take part in the activities organized.

Exchange student?

If you are an exchange student at Lund University in the fall semester 2023, an email will be sent with a personal registration link. We ask you to wait until you receive that email.

One membership - the whole student life.

Studentlund website.