Welcome to Umeå University in Sweden

Welcome to Umeå University

Umeå University is one of the leading comprehensive universitiesin Sweden. Our Creative environments attract students, researchers, teachers and collaborating partners nationally and globally.We strive to provide our students and staff with uniqueopportunities for professional and personal development, whilst serving society with new knowledge.

Highly international

Umeå University offers a wide-range of one and two-year Master’s degree programmes – taught entirely in English. Every year, we host around 2,000 international students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

Modern facilities and a creative atmosphere

Renowned for its modern and creative learning environments, including its large Main Campus and Umeå Arts Campus by the riverside, with buildings all within close walking distance. There are three on-campus libraries, high-speed wi-fi, and plenty of study spaces for collaborative and interactive group work.

World class research

Research at the university is innovative and extends over many disciplines and scientific fields. We have rich opportunities for anyone interested in interdisciplinary research. We carry out top-level international research within such areas as ageing and population studies, infection biology, plant and forest biotechnology and global health.

Satisfied students

Umeå University has for several consecutive years received top marks by international students in surveys for higher education institutions. The majority of previous students would recommend applying to Umeå University.