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Special Area Studies (SAS)

Special Area Studies courses are available in subjects such as Swedish culture and society, European studies, regional courses and global issues of contemporary interest.

For exchange students

The IIIEE offers one SAS course for exchange students. It can be taken in addition to your regular studies during your exchange period. SAS courses are as demanding as any other course and include both exams and assignments. You must attend the introductory lecture and may not withdraw from the course without informing the relevant department first. 

Check this website for application information www.lunduniversity.lu.se/sas. Note that  exchange students at Lund University must apply via the designated system, and not via the national Swedish application website. 

Every autumn the following course is offered:

For other applicants

Any applicant that is not an exchange student at Lund University can apply via the national Swedish website for application (Antagning.se) to the following courses 

Course syllabi

Course syllabi for the IIIEE are available via this link (opens in a new window). Note that you must select IIIEE's courses on the right hand side in the green box.

Nature-based Solutions (NBS) for Urban Transformation

Circular Economy – Managing Materials Sustainably

For questions about the Special Area Studies Course (SAS)

For questions about the Special Area Studies Course (SAS), please contact us via emp [at] iiiee [dot] lu [dot] se (emp[at]iiiee[dot]lu[dot]se)

Last updated: 18 Nov 2025 | webmaster [at] iiiee [dot] lu [dot] se