Sweden · Bachelor's
Lund University
BSc International Business
Lund University
Course Overview
Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) is one of Northern Europe's most established business schools — triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and the alma mater of much of Sweden's corporate leadership across IKEA, Tetra Pak, Ericsson, and Skanska. Lund itself is a classic Swedish university town (the university dates to 1666) sitting 30 minutes by train from Copenhagen — putting students within commuting distance of two metropolitan economies. The BSc International Business is LUSEM's flagship English-medium undergraduate programme.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants — typically Commerce / Maths stream school-leavers and the children of Sri Lankan business families targeting international careers — choose Lund International Business for: triple accreditation at one of Europe's most established business schools, lower tuition than KTH / Chalmers business equivalents (LUSEM publishes ~SEK 145,000/year for non-EU students, LKR 4.64M/yr), the Lund / Copenhagen dual employer market (Tetra Pak HQ in Lund, IKEA HQ in Älmhult, Ericsson Lund, plus Carlsberg, Maersk, and Novo Nordisk just over the Øresund Bridge in Copenhagen), and Sweden's 12-month post-study residence permit. The 3-year (180 ECTS) curriculum covers economics, finance, marketing, management, accounting, international business strategy, cross-cultural management, statistics, plus a Bachelor's thesis. Sri Lankan returnees route into management trainee, finance, and audit roles at John Keells, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hayleys, HSBC SL, Standard Chartered SL, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, and the Big Four Colombo.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (any stream) — must satisfy Lund's specific area requirement for Mathematics and English.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at C or above (Mathematics required) plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including Mathematics and English.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28+ points; Mathematics SL/HL strongly preferred.
- check_circle Application via universityadmissions.se — applications open mid-October, deadline January 15, application fee SEK 900.
- check_circle Motivation letter and certified transcripts uploaded to universityadmissions.se.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 5.5) — Swedish 'English 6' equivalent.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English from Year 1 — Swedish not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SEK) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | SEK 145,000 | Rs. 4,640,000 |
| Living Expenses in Lund/Malmö (12 months) | SEK 100,000 | Rs. 3,200,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | SEK 14,000 | Rs. 448,000 |
| Books, Materials & Exchange Travel | SEK 12,000 | Rs. 384,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | SEK 271,000 | Rs. 8,672,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Lund International Business graduates qualify for Sweden's 12-month post-study residence permit to job-search, with conversion to a work permit (or EU Blue Card) at a qualifying offer. Major Lund / Malmö / Copenhagen employers: Tetra Pak (HQ in Lund), IKEA Group, Ericsson Lund, AstraZeneca Lund, Sony Lund (R&D), plus the Copenhagen-based regional offices of Maersk, Novo Nordisk, Carlsberg, Danske Bank, and Pandora. Median starting graduate salary SEK 30,000-SEK 38,000/month (LKR 960,000-1.22M/month). Sri Lankan returnees route into management trainee, finance, and audit roles at John Keells, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hayleys, HSBC SL, Standard Chartered SL, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, and the Big Four Colombo.
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