General information for new students
Studying at the Centre
The Centre is located on Sölvegatan 18B.
Link to more contact information and a map.
At the Centre we have a library, a lecture room and a seminar room. In the building there is also a student kitchen with microwaves, a fridge, a freezer and a coffee machine. You will have access to the building Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.00.
Lectures and seminars take place at the Centre or in the LUX building located on Helgonavägen 3.
Students who have been accepted onto the programme may only enrol from the semester stated in their letter of acceptance. If you are unable to start on the specified date, you may request to defer your place. To do so, you must submit an application to the Director of Studies, outlining the reasons for your deferral. If approved, the deferral period cannot exceed one year.
If you wish to take a break from your studies, you must apply to the Director of Studies, stating your reasons. Failure to apply for a study break will be considered as withdrawal from the programme, and your place will be lost.
If you leave the programme without informing the Director of Studies, re-enrolment is only possible if there is an available place. In such cases, your previous academic record may be taken into account.
All course information, including course plans, schedules, literature lists, teachers, exams, and other relevant information, is found on the course pages in Canvas, the learning platform used by the Centre, to which all registered students have access. Canvas also enables students to e-mail each other and their teachers. You log in to Canvas using your student account.
Academic achievements (the student workload) at Lund University (and in Sweden) are measured according to the Swedish credit system. One and a half credits equal approximately one week of full-time studies. Thus, after one normal semester of successful full-time studies (participating according to requirements and passing the examinations), you are awarded 30 credits (ECTS). Courses at the Centre usually consist of 6, 7.5, 12 or 15 credits each. Courses are always taken sequentially with the result that there are no overlapping courses. The majority of the courses are obligatory but some courses during the second and third semesters are elective.
The grades awarded are A, B, C, D, E or Fail (U). The highest grade is A and the lowest passing grade is E. The grade for a non-passing result is Fail (U).
In general, exams consist of seminar papers and a final home assignment. A small number of our courses include a classroom exam. Participation in the seminars is usually compulsory and you are expected to be active in discussions and presentations. If you have failed an exam you will be given a second exam opportunity a few weeks later. A further exam opportunity regarding courses completed during the past academic year will be offered in August.
For information about course exams for respective courses, look at the course page on Canvas.
The master’s programme is designed to develop your ability to work independently and critically. Exams and assignments require responsibility and trust, meaning your work must be entirely your own and based on your own analytical skills and intellectual efforts.
When submitting work under your name, you are responsible for all words, images, and information included. All sources must be clearly referenced, and cutting and pasting from the internet is not permitted unless properly cited. Submitting an assignment or take-home exam that consists largely of unreferenced material from the internet or other texts is considered intentional deception. Copying from fellow students, assisting others in cheating, or allowing your work to be copied are also forms of misconduct.
Using generative AI tools to create text or other materials for assessment is not allowed unless explicitly authorised in writing by the examiner. Your independent work is key to both your learning process and achieving the course objectives. If you use unauthorised tools or attempt to mislead the examiner, this is considered academic misconduct under the Higher Education Ordinance, commonly referred to as cheating. Any intentional attempt to deceive will be reported to Lund University’s Disciplinary Board and may result in disciplinary action.
At the start of the programme, you will receive information on academic writing principles and guidelines, along with a handout to support you in maintaining academic integrity.
Find information about academic integrity here.
If you cannot attend a lecture or seminar you should always e-mail and inform the course director that you will be absent.
The Asia Library
The Asia Library is part of the Libraries of the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology and is situated in the heart of the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies building.
The Libraries of the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology website
During opening hours, library staff are available and can support you on issues concerning information retrieval, databases and interlibrary loans etc. You can also book a librarian if you need help finding information for your studies. At the beginning of the semester there is an introduction to the library services, with more detailed information provided after you have settled in.
Find out more about the Asia library on the library web page.
The library has computers (log in using your student account) and a photocopier/scanner/printer. Inside the library there is also a quiet reading room.
Your LU card works as your library card but before you can use your LU card as a library card you need to register a library account. To be able to borrow, you then need to activate your LU card at one of the libraries at Lund University. Remember to bring a valid photo ID when you go to the library. Please note that your LU card is not a valid photo ID.
Through the Asia library you will be able to access all the course literature. You can borrow most of the course books for two weeks at a time.
With your student account you have access to databases, e-books and e-journals at the Lund University libraries from any electronic device. The best way to access the material is through LUBsearch, a collective entry point to all the libraries’ joint resources.
To help you find information, your subject librarian has created a subject guide especially for you. In the guide you will find special links to journals, databases etc. concerning Asia as well as information about methods, academic integrity, and how to write and cite.
Being a student at Lund University
The student account gives you access to a number of electronic services that Lund University offers its students; student email, learning platforms, library services, and file storage, among other things.
Please also see Student Services and Support for more information on what Lund University can offer you as a student.
All Lund University students must have an LU card in order to have access to university premises. The LU card has several functions: ID card within Lund University, access card for all buildings you need for your studies and borrowing card for all the university libraries. You can obtain a LU card from one of several card stations around the University.
The Academic Support Centre (ASC) is a free service open to all students studying courses and programmes conducted in English and provides individual and group consultations, workshops, and seminars on topics in three areas: the academic writing process, speaking and presentation skills, and reading and study skills.
If you have a disability, for example dyslexia, a visual impairment or ADHD, you may have the right to support during your studies. In order to receive support, you must have a certificate stating that your disability is long-term or permanent. At Lund University the following forms of learning support are offered:
- Note-taking
- Special arrangements for exams
- Study skills tuition
- Talking books
- Study support mentor
For more information please see information on the Accessibility Services web site.
Student rights may involve things such as student participation, students’ work environment, how to conduct exams and degree projects and much more. Your rights and responsibilities as a student towards the University and your department are governed by university policies and national laws and regulations.
Studentlund
Studentlund consists of the student nations, the Academic Society and the student unions. When you become a member of Studentlund you receive access to a social community and cultural events. You also receive the opportunity to influence your education, network with potential future employers, get placed in the housing queue and much more.
The student nations organise social activities outside of studies. The majority of the nations’ activities consist of catering, pubs and nightclubs, but also include sports activities, newspapers, choirs, scholarships and housing. To get access to a specific nation’s housing you must be a member of that particular nation.
List of student nations part of Studentlund - Studentlund website
The Academic Society (AF) is a non-profit organization run by and for students with the goal to assemble and broaden the cultural and societal life at Lund University. Located at AF-Borgen, AF enables both associations and individuals to host events, big and small, which contribute to enriching the student life at Lund University.
The Academic Society (AF) website
At Lund University each faculty has a student union. The student unions guarantee high-quality in education at the university by monitoring education and organizing student influence through some 1 000 posts at all levels within the university. In addition to monitoring education, the unions arrange social activities, career fairs, lectures and welcome activities for new students.
As a student in the Master’s Programme in Asian Studies, your student union is the Student Union for Humanities and Theology.
Students with disabilities
If you have a disability, for example dyslexia, a visual impairment or ADHD, you may have the right to support during your studies. For more information please see information on the Accessibility Services web site.
Canvas student guide
Canvas is the learning platform used by the Centre. Please have a look at the student guide on how to use Canvas to learn more about this platform.