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Lund University, Box 117, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden. Tel: +46 (0)46 222 00 00
Welcome to Lund University
Living abroad, working, or studying in another country is always an adventure, and often quite challenging.
We hope these web pages will answer some of the many questions you might have about day-to-day practical matters in your new environment
What is IRSO?
At the International Researchers & Scholars Office (IRSO) we work strategically & operatively in cooperation with international coordinators at the departments.
IRSO aims to support PhD students, post-docs, visiting scholars and families. We offer general information on settling in Sweden and we also assist the inviting departments.
We provide:
- Checklists-before arrival, during stay, prior to departure
- Contacts with public authorities & private industries & relocation service
- Introduction day in English
- Scholarship holders support
- Evaluation form prior to departure from Sweden
- Information about insurances for incoming international personnel & scholarship holders
Handbook for Visiting Staff and Scholarship Holders
(Click on the image to open the handbook in a new window)
In the “Handbook for Visiting Staff & Scholarship Holders” you find answers to many practical questions. Inside the handbook you will find bookmarks on the left hand side, which will direct you to information you find most relevant. You are of course also welcome to read the entire handbook or order it from:
sigurborg.ragnarsdottir@pers.lu.se
Register with IRSO
We kindly ask you to fill out the form as accurately as possible!
Register with IRSO (New window)
As a registered member of IRSO, you will receive electronic newsletters, information and invitations to participate in IRSO's activities.
You are always welcome to book a meeting according to an agreement. (see contacts in the right hand column!)
"Welcome to Lund University" by Vice-Chancellor Per Eriksson
Sidansvarig: Sigurborg Ragnarsdottir Webbansvarig: Per-Evert Persson Ansvarig utgivare: Personal
Last modified 19 Jun 2013
Related information
EURAXESS - The Researchers Mobility Portal, Sweden (new window)
Lund University post doctoral programme - luPOD
The official gateway to Sweden (new window)
The Swedish Institute (new window)
Contact info
Visiting address:
Room 253A and 249, Byrålogen, Paradisgatan 5C, Lund.
Postal address
IRSO, Box 117
221 00 Lund.
IRSO Office (map - new window)
Opening hours
Book time:
Sigurborg.Ragnarsdottir@pers.lu.se
Human Resources Advisor
Sigurborg Ragnarsdottir
Phone: 046-222 71 51
Marie Fernbrant
Phone: 046-222 01 75