Bachelor of Science Programme in Development Studies

Tuition Fees

SEK 375,000.00

Minimum Deposit

SEK 93,750.00

Scholarship

SEK 281,250.00

Application Fees

SEK 900.00

Durations

3 Years

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Science Programme in Development Studies (BIDS) at Lund University is an interdisciplinary 3-year undergraduate degree designed to examine economic, political, and social transformation across developing and global contexts. Taught entirely in English on Campus Lund, this programme awards a Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS) with a major in Economic History, Human Geography, Political Science, or Sociology. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with field methods, covering international policy, global political economy,... Read more

Career Opportunities

Graduates acquire versatile analytical, cross-cultural, and research capabilities highly valued by international development bodies, government ministries, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and policy think tanks. Key career opportunities include Development Policy Analyst, NGO Project Coordinator, Sustainability Officer, International Relations Specialist, Field Researcher, and Governance Consultant. Alumni work with international aid agencies, municipal administrative units, global charities, and policy advisory agencies. Furthermore, the strong theoretical and empirical research foundation provided by this degree offers an ideal pathway for pursuing Master of Science (MSc) programs... Read more

Course Summary

Lund University
Lund, Sweden
3 Year's Under Graduation (UG)
Program Length
Available Intakes
Aug

SEK 375,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees
Minimum Deposit
SEK 93,750.00
Scholarship
SEK 281,250.00
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost

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University

Lund University

Sweden

Lund, Sweden

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Completed

H.S.C/A-Level

Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA

Mark:60% OR CGPA:3.00

English Proficiency Test Requirements

IELTS

6.5 Overall

Note

This programme is delivered on-campus at Lund University in Lund. For a Swedish student residence permit, the Swedish Migration Agency mandates a verified minimum maintenance amount of at least SEK 10,656 per month (SEK 127,872 per year). Living costs in Lund average between SEK 9,500 to SEK 11,500 per month depending on individual student lifestyle, accommodation choices, and personal expenses.