Information about International Master Class studies related to Covid-19
Due to the ongoing pandemic, conditions may change on a short notice, before and during your International Master Class exchange. We will do our best to keep you informed about what applies to you, but there are unfortunately no guarantees that you will be able to go through with your semester abroad. Please see information below, for more details.
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.
Arrange for a back-up plan
Since the development of Covid-19 is unpredictable, make sure that you have a back-up plan for the autumn, if the IMC is not possible to pursue.
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.
Read up on terms and conditions for Student UT – kammarkollegiet.se
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.
- Swedish citizens are encouraged to register themselves at “Svensklistan”.
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.