Why join LDK?
The Lund's Doctoral Student Union fights for your
rights! We ensure that doctoral student voices are heard at every level so that you can influence the quality of your education.
Participate in the decisions about how the university should be managed – quality assurance, structures for implementation and development – it is decided by elected members of the staff and the students.
Being a member of LDK mean that you have the right to represent students at the university's councils, boards, and committees.
As a member of LDK, you are registered via the "terminsräkningsföreningen" which means that you get a student card and access to hundreds of benefits such as transport discounts!
Become a member!
Doctoral students at the Faculty of Engineering are officially organised within Doktorandsektionen (Dokt) at Teknologkåren (TLTH)
FAQs
We have compiled the answers to the most common question we get.
If you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact us at membership@ldk.lu.se
I have been offered a place at Lund University, can I become a member and access the benefits?
If you already have a university account, identify yourself in the “Sign in via Lund University” section on this website.
If you are a new student and are still not registered on the system you must send any other official documents from the university e.g. employment contract or signed letter from the relevant person in your department. You can upload this in the “Certificate of Registration” on this website.
Why haven’t I received my student card in the mail?
We no longer automatically send out physical student cards unless expressly requested by a member. To access your student card, download the Studentkortet (STUK) app and use your digital card. This functions in the same way and entitles you to the same discounts. Also note that Travel logos will ONLY appear on the digital card.
Should you need a physical card send to you, ensure that the address registered to your account is correct. Please contact us at tr@ldk.lu.se should you have any problem.
What membership possibilities do I have?
We have two main membership options at LDK:
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LDK only (150kr/semester) – which gives you full access to student discounts and travel discounts, however, you cannot take part in nation activities in Lund or join the AFB housing queue.
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LDK and StudentLund (370kr/semester) – which gives you full access to student discounts and travel discounts, plus taking part in activities and events at the student nations in Lund. Membership to StudentLund is also required in order to join the AFB housing queue.
How can I change my membership situation? Can I join/leave a Nation once I have been a member?
You are entitled to change your membership option at the begging of each semester. If you decide to change your membership, and before you pay the renewal for your semester membership, send us an email to membership@ldk.lu.se selecting one of the membership possibilities. (LDK or LDK+StudentLund). Remember to indicate your personal number.
Where do I get my student card?
To access your student card, download the Studentkortet (STUK) app and use your digital card. You can download it via the Play store or Appstore. More info https://www.studentkortet.se/logga-in
Why is the travel discount logo (book on wheels) missing from my card?
In order to be eligible for travel discounts you must have a study activity of 50% or more. If your study activity is more than 50% and you have not received the logo, please send us your registration certificate from LADOK (https://www.student.ladok.se/).
Why haven’t I received my student card in the mail?
We no longer automatically send out physical student cards unless expressly requested by a member. Also, note that Travel logos will ONLY appear on the digital card
Should you need a physical card sent to you, please contact us at membership@ldk.lu.se and be sure to have your address updated in your profile information (https://member.ldk.lu.se/en/login)
I can’t access my LDK account. What has happened?
An account is automatically deactivated when it remains inactive for more than one semester. Send us an email with your personal number to have it reactivated
I have questions about the Housing and Nations at Lund University. Can you help me with this?
Unfortunately, we don’t have anything to do with this topic. Please contact StudentLund for any questions regarding Nations membership or Housing queues.