Lund University - Ms International Development and Management

[yosoypao]

Hello, I've been accepted to Lund University for the Master of International Development and Management. Currently it is my first choice. My main questions are: a) how is the life in the city? b. which type of housing is better for me to choose? and c) I didnt got the Global Scholarship so I am financing my first year. Is it easier to get financial aid for the second year? or to get a job as a teaching assistant when you are getting your Masters' degree? All the help is welcome

[Indevmng]

Hey fellow admitted!

-I've read and heard that life in Lund is really student focused. A lot of events, bars and clubs, activities etc. set up and hosted by students. If that seems too 'undergraduate'-ey for you, then Malmo is 10 minutes away. It's a world class city, good art, music, and culinary scene.

-I'm personally going to try and find an apartment in Malmo, because I'd like to live a more adult life. I've also heard it can be quite a bit cheaper. 10 minute commute by train, and a transport pass costs around 50 euro/month.

-I don't know if it's easier to get funding or financial aid second year, but I do know international students are elligible to re-apply for the Global Scholarship and also the Sweden Institute scholarships. If you get good grades and have a strong research focus you'll have a good shot.

-I asked the program coordinator about TA jobs. Apparently they're rare. All jobs are a bit difficult to get if you don't speak Swedish. My plan is to try and get a strong research orientation for my thesis and seek external scholarship and fellowship funding to lower the cost of attendance.

Message me and let me know if you accepted your offer!