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Study in Malmö

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Welcome to the Faculty of Fine Arts in Sweden’s third-largest city, known for its rich cultural life—Malmö.

The faculty is part of Lund University but is located in Malmö, just 20 minutes by public transportation from Lund. Here, the cultural scene is rich and varied for those interested in the arts, with an abundance of galleries, restaurants, music venues, independent theater groups, and cultural institutions.

At the same time, it’s a city where it’s possible to live well as a student. There’s a wide range of affordable restaurants, cafés, and hangout spots that make it easy to enjoy life even on a student budget.

Below, we’ve compiled a few tips around Malmö.

Theater, Dance, and Opera

  • Malmö City Theater
  • Victoriateatern
  • Malmö Opera
  • Skånes Dansteater (Malmö-based dance company specializing in contemporary modern dance)
  • Lilith Performance Studio (non-profit and independent performance venue)

Art, Galleries, and Museums

  • Moderna Museet Malmö (modern and contemporary art)
  • Malmö Art Museum (art, crafts, and design)
  • Malmö Konsthall (contemporary art)
  • Form/Design Center (a hub for architecture, design, and crafts)

Nature and recreational activities

  • Ribersborg Kallbadhus (cold baths, sauna, and café at Brygga 1 along the beach)
  • Limhamn Limestone Quarry (see dinosaur fossils, artwork, and more down in the quarry)
  • Pildammsparken (walking paths, outdoor gym, ponds, etc.)
  • Torup Castle and Castle Park (one of the Nordic region’s best-preserved Renaissance castles, with a castle park adjacent to a beech forest)

Movie Theaters

  • Filmstaden
  • Panora (arthouse cinema)
  • Spegeln (movie theater, bar, and bistro)
  • Hypnos Theatre (independent cinema)

Music and Nightlife

  • Plan B (nightclub, concert venue, theater, etc.)
  • Babel Malmö (nightclub, concert venue, etc.)
  • Moriska Paviljongen (nightclub, concert venue, stand-up comedy, lectures, etc.)
  • Inkonst (a venue that hosts just about everything, from concerts and club nights to theater and performance art)

City Festivals

  • Malmö Festival (takes place in August)
  • NGBG Festival (usually takes place in September)

Read more at

  • Nöjesguiden’s Malmö
  • Malmö City Guide
  • Malmö Art Index

Part of Lund University

The Faculty of Arts is part of Lund University, which also gives you, as a student, the opportunity to take part in student life in Lund. Lund is considered the top city for students in Sweden and offers a vibrant student life, an international atmosphere, and memorable student traditions.

Read more about student life in Lund | Lund University

Last updated: 11 Sep 2026