Information about exchange studies related to Covid-19
Navigating in the ever-changing circumstances caused by the pandemic situation has been challenging for universities and students alike, but especially for you who have been planning and organizing your upcoming exchange studies. Please see the information below for students nominated for an exchange, and students currently participating in an exchange semester.
Information for nominated students
(information for students currently on exchange below)
Many uncertainties concerning exchange studies
There are a few reasons to why your exchange studies might not be able to be carried out as planned, for example closed country borders, quarantine regulations in the host country, visa restrictions, travel restrictions/recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or changed terms and conditions for insurance (Student UT).
Conditions may change on a short notice, before and during your exchange. Due to the uncertainty of the situation, LUSEM strongly recommends that your decisions are considered carefully. Our general advice is if you feel worried, then perhaps staying in Lund might be the better option.
Arrange for a back-up plan.
In order to be ready for studies at LU if your exchange is not possible, you should apply for courses as a back-up plan. Do this before 15 October/15 April by applying at www.antagning.se. If you are studying a programme with semester registration, you should instead contact an administrator at your programme. If you are going on exchange, you should decline your offer so that another student can take your place in the course.
Please consider the following as part of your preparations and during your exchange:
Online courses from the host university
In the case that you are not able to carry out your exchange semester, you may still be able to participate in online courses from your host university instead.
Please note that Student UT only covers you in your host country. If you choose to study online courses from your home, you therefore need to make sure to have home insurance to cover any unforeseen incidents.
If you want to withdraw from the exchange
If you determine you cannot (or don’t want to) undertake your exchange studies, it is important to inform the International Office at LUSEM.
Help and support
Lund University is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation and related developments. You are welcome to contact us here at the International Office, should you have any questions or concerns.
Your host university has information for you on what is important to consider when being a student there. Don't hesitate to contact them and ask for advice.
During your exchange
It’s important that you continue to stay up-to-date with the information from your local embassy and from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Your host university can provide you with on-site support and assistance.
Always keep the International office at LUSEM informed should you decide to cancel your exchange and leave your host country. If you decide to continue your studies online, please see the information above.
Travel assistance
If you are affected by closed country borders or changed travel restrictions, contact Falck Global Assistance (open 24/7) for advice and help:
Immediate assistance
In case of personal injury, accidents, changed safety conditions etc., in which you need immediate assistance, please contact Falck Global Assistance:
It is also recommended to stay in touch with the insurance administrators at Kammarkollegiet: forsakring@kammarkollegiet.se
If you need to use the insurance Student UT, you must make a claim. The claim form must be signed by you and sent with any reports and/or receipts to the International Office at LUSEM. Thereafter it will be sent to Kammarkollegiet. If you are in Europe, you should use the European Health Insurance Card for any health-related matters.
