Chinese students currently make up the largest group of international fee-paying students at Swedish Universities. However, not much is known about their experiences at Swedish Universities, especially their place-related experiences are under-researched. For this reason, the aim of this study is to explore the development of sense of place among Chinese students in Lund. Five semi-structured interviews were conducted with Chinese students that were enrolled in the spring semester 2020 at Lund University. The interview transcripts were analysed using a thematic analysis approach, which revealed that a combination of tangible and intangible factors play a role in the development of sense place among Chinese students in Lund. These factors include nature, the built environment, the peacefulness and quietness and the international vibe. Moreover, several different social networks were identified that play different roles in the development of sense of place. Networks to co-nationals play a role in the initial stage of their stay, for example in introducing them to different places in Lund. Networks to multi-nationals play a role in developing a sense of belonging and community in Lund and networks to host-national are of importance in providing culturally specific knowledge.