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Welcome to apply for exchange studies in physics at Lund University! Most of our intermediate and all of our advanced courses are taught in English. We recommend one year of exchange. Application procedureThe term exchange student implies that your home university has a formal agreement for exchange studies with Lund University. The agreement can also be specific to the Faculty of Science or to us

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/incoming-exchange-students - 2026-10-13

At the Division of Astrophysics, we continue the long legacy of Lund researchers who have worked on understanding the dynamics and the constituents of the Milky Way. We honour this legacy by actively pursuing the current questions at the cutting edge of astrophysical research, namely the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars and exoplanets. The research at the Division of Astrophysics is driv

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/research/astrophysics - 2026-10-13

Perhaps you are wondering what courses to choose? The department offers some 100 different courses in Physics. This page is intended to give you some guidance for your exchange studies at Lund University. Two semesters In Sweden, the study year is divided into two semesters, and each semester is divided into two periods. For one semester of full time studies, you will collect 30 ECTS credits. The

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/incoming-exchange-students/how-choose-courses - 2026-10-13

Once you have completed your Master’s degree, you can go on to third-cycle studies and specialise in an area you are interested in. Doctoral (or PhD) studies normally comprise four years of full-time study, corresponding to 240 credits. You spend approximately one year on courses and seminars, and three years on your research project. You compile your research findings in a doctoral thesis. The th

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We offer a wide variety of courses in physics, astrophysics and astronomy. All courses in physics, astrophysics and astronomy given at the Department of Physics as part of our Bachelor, Master or Engineering programmes, as well as free-standing courses, are presented on these pages.The majority of the courses given at the Faculty of Science are also given as free-standing courses and are then open

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/courses - 2026-10-13

2 years · 120 credits The Department of Physics offers a Master programme in Astrophysics for students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in physics or astronomy. Programme structureThe Master programme is equivalent to two years of full-time studies (120 credits), out of which the one half (60 credits) consists of courses and the other half (60 credits) consists of a research project carried

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/master-in-astrophysics - 2026-10-13

All Bachelor-level courses in physics, astrophysics and astronomy given at the Department of Physics are listed on this page. Autumn semester, first study period Astrophysics of stars | ASTC12 | 7.5 credits Course is given: study period 1, autumn.About the courseThis course introduces the astrophysics of stars and how astronomers study them through observations. You learn how telescopes are used t

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/courses/courses-bachelor-level - 2026-10-13

Your rights and obligations as a student – where to turn You are studying at a department that is your workplace, just as it is for your fellow students, lecturers and other staff. The head of department is responsible for the physical and psychosocial environment in the workplace and for the provision of education. What rights and obligations are we talking about? There is to be no discrimination

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/student-rights-and-obligations - 2026-10-13

At the university, you hand in your own texts and work and never something that others have done. Copying other people's work without indicating the source is not allowed. In brief, academic honesty means that the work you submit for assessment has to be your own work and not the work of someone else. Copying is not allowed, and you have to use proper attribution and referencing when using the wor

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/academic-conduct - 2026-10-13

All Master level courses in physics, astrophysics and astronomy given at the Department of Physics are listed on this page. Autumn semester, first study period Advanced Nuclear Physics | FYST54 | 7.5 credits The course in briefThe course covers theoretical models for the structure and reactions of atomic nuclear, as well as experiments in nuclear physics and their scientific applications. The cour

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/courses/courses-master-level - 2026-10-13

Dear colleagues,"I would like to provide you with an update regarding the ongoing changes at the Department of Physics at Lund University. The integration of activities within astrophysics and theoretical particle physics has progressed successfully, and I am proud of the progress we have made so far.By bringing together these two disciplines within our department, we are creating a stronger and m

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/about-us/head-department-letter/head-department-letter-2023/head-department-letter-june-2023 - 2026-10-13

FysicumThe entrance doors are locked June 26 - August 11.Employees and students have access with the LU Card.About the LU Card – lukortet.lu.sePhysics LibraryJune 12  - July 21: 10–12July 24 - 30: ClosedJuly 31 - August 8: 10–12Regular opening hours and service from August 9.Unstaffed hoursStudents and staff of the Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics have

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/about-us/summer-fysicum - 2026-10-13

Work with us at the Department of Physics The Department of Physics is a stimulating workplace with knowledge in most aspects of Physics, both within education and research. From time to time we are looking for new colleagues. Mainly researchers, teachers, technical and administrative staff. How to apply for a job positionTo apply for a job, please log in to our recruitment system via the link in

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/about-us/job-opportunities - 2026-10-13

Dear colleagues, Actually, this prefect's letter was supposed to be about something completely different, but some news intervened. This news is of course that Anne L'Huillier is awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics, together with Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz. What news! The honour for this achievement is first and foremost Anne's and also the people who have worked with Anne on the resear

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/head-department-letter-october-2023 - 2026-10-13

Photographs from 3 October. All pictures by Kennet Ruona on behalf of Lund University.      

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The department of Physics's website is part of Lund University's web and use the same publishing system. The central web unit is responsible for the system and the technical aspects while the Department of Physics is responsible for the content. Processing of personal dataLund University processes personal data in accordance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679, the Dat

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The art of formulating mcq into a quiz A better course with formative examination Oral examination via zoom The importance of extended writing time Digital open-book exam - a flexible option? Creating conditions to avoid cheating Do you need instructions for your students? Here’s what we did – monitoring in Zoom Quizzes, question banks and random draws Give your students the points they deserve

https://www.education.lu.se/en/all-articles-about-digital-exam - 2026-10-13

Studio is Lund University's platform for recording, storing and sharing videos. Studio is available in Canvas, and you can use the platform both in courses and when collaborating with colleagues. On this page, we describe Studio's features, how to get started and how to make your videos more accessible. The integration between Canvas and Studio creates many opportunities to use video in your teach

https://www.education.lu.se/en/digital-tools/studio - 2026-10-13

Contact UsFor technical questions about our digital tools, please reach out to LU Support Center via email at: supportcenter [at] lu [dot] se (supportcenter[at]lu[dot]se)If you wish to contact us regarding any other matters at the Unit for Educational Support, you can reach us via email at: digital [at] education [dot] lu [dot] se (digital[at]education[dot]lu[dot]se).Visit usWe are located on the

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Technical support The technical conditions for hybrid teaching vary between the university's different premises. If you need support, contact your local IT unit or LU Service Desk:LU Servicedesk Phone: 046-222 90 00servicedesk [at] lu [dot] se (servicedesk[at]lu[dot]se) Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 8-17 Hybridteaching See links, tips and tricks about hybrid teaching here.

https://www.education.lu.se/en/hybrid-technology-examples-elongated-unit-and-thermos - 2026-10-13