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Sciences, Physics (Bachelor’s programme)

Lund University (Faculty of Science) · Lund, Sweden

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOLimited placesTuition-freePhysics and maths requiredFinal grades only
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28No tuition fee

About the course

A three-year, English-taught physics degree: the early semesters build foundations in mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, mathematics and programming, and the third year allows specialisation through 37.5 credits of electives and a degree project. Teaching is in English, with the chance to learn the Swedish terms for key concepts.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • University Admissions in Sweden accepts the Leaving Certificate for general entry if you took at least six subjects, with at least two at Higher Level. Predicted grades are not accepted: in the international round places are ranked on your final school grades.
  • Specific requirements: knowledge equivalent to the Swedish upper-secondary courses Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and Mathematics 4. University Admissions decides whether your Leaving Cert Physics, Chemistry and Maths subjects and levels match; Mathematics 4 is an advanced level, so Higher Level Maths is the safest route. Confirm with University Admissions before applying.
  • English: a Leaving Cert English result of Ordinary Level O6 (or D) or better meets the English requirement.

How to apply

  1. Check subjectsMake sure you have Leaving Cert Physics, Chemistry and Maths (ideally Higher Level Maths) that University Admissions will accept as Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and Mathematics 4.
  2. Apply onlineApply at universityadmissions.se between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027, choosing Lund Sciences, Physics.
  3. Upload documentsBy 1 February 2027 upload your final Leaving Cert results and a copy of your passport or ID card as proof of EU citizenship.
  4. Results and startResults are published on 8 April 2027; accept your place and start in Lund on 26 August 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Apply in the international round at universityadmissions.se: opens 16 October 2026, closes 15 January 2027. Documents (final Leaving Cert results, passport/ID) due 1 February 2027. Results 8 April 2027. Programme starts 26 August 2027. Places are ranked on final grades, so most Irish applicants apply after receiving their results..

Costs

  • No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, and no application fee. You must upload a copy of your passport or national ID card as proof of citizenship by 1 February 2027, or your application is treated as late. (Non-EU students pay SEK 555,000 for the full programme.)
You need Physics and Chemistry as well as strong Maths, and places are ranked on final Leaving Cert grades, so most Irish students apply the year after their results.

At a glance

CountrySweden
CityLund
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity Admissions in Sweden (universityadmissions.se)
PlacesNot published
EntryLimited places
Programme page ↗Irish documents (University Admissions) ↗Autumn 2027 key dates ↗← 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.