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Sciences, Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science (Bachelor’s programme)

Lund University (Faculty of Science) · Lund, Sweden

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOGrades-basedTuition-freeScience requirementsMaths requirement
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryGrades-based
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28No tuition fee

About the course

A three-year (180-credit) science degree on soils, water, the atmosphere and ecosystems, with emphasis on GIS, climate modelling and environmental monitoring. Taught in English through lectures, laboratory work, fieldwork, excursions, seminars and independent projects.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • University Admissions in Sweden accepts the Leaving Certificate for general entry if you have at least six subjects, with at least two at Higher Level. Predicted grades are not accepted, so you apply with your final results.
  • Specific requirements (written as Swedish courses): Biology 1, Physics 1a (or 1b1+1b2), Chemistry 1 and Mathematics 4, or Mathematics 4 plus two of Biology 2, Physics 2 and Chemistry 2. University Admissions decides whether your Leaving Cert subjects and levels match these; Mathematics 4 is an advanced level, so confirm with University Admissions what Leaving Cert maths level is needed.
  • English: Leaving Cert English at Ordinary Level grade 6 (O6 or D) or better meets the English requirement.

How to apply

  1. Check subject requirementsBefore October 2026, check that your Leaving Cert science subjects and maths level can cover Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 4; contact University Admissions if unsure.
  2. Apply onlineApply at universityadmissions.se between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027 (or 15 March to 15 April 2027 in the second round).
  3. Upload documentsUpload your final Leaving Cert results and a copy of your passport or ID card by 1 February 2027. Predicted grades are not accepted, so most students apply in the cycle after their results.
  4. Accept your offerResults for the international round come out on 8 April 2027; reply to your offer on universityadmissions.se and arrange housing in Lund before the 30 August 2027 start.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: International round for autumn 2027: applications open 16 October 2026 and close 15 January 2027; documents (including proof of EU citizenship) due 1 February 2027; results 8 April 2027. Second round: applications 15 March to 15 April 2027, results 9 July 2027 (this round has fewer English-taught programmes). Places are ranked on final grades, and Leaving Cert results only arrive in late August, so most Irish school-leavers apply after receiving their results (for example with a gap year). Programme runs 30 August 2027 to 9 June 2030..

Costs

  • No tuition fees and no application fee for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. You must upload a copy of your passport or national ID card as proof of citizenship by the document deadline (1 February 2027), or your application is treated as late. Non-EU students pay SEK 555,000 for the full programme.
Entry needs the equivalent of Swedish Mathematics 4 plus sciences, which is demanding, so check your Leaving Cert subjects and levels with University Admissions early. You need final results, not predicted grades.

At a glance

CountrySweden
CityLund
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity Admissions in Sweden (universityadmissions.se)
PlacesNot published
EntryGrades-based
Programme page ↗Leaving Cert rules (University Admissions) ↗Key dates autumn 2027 ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official Lund University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.