About the university

A comprehensive university in northern Sweden, known for medicine, science, social science, and the arts. Winner of the European Capital of Culture 2014. Strong in Arctic and environmental research.

Key information

• Location: Umeå, SE
• Ranking #401
• QS #401
• National ranking #9
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Medicine
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Arts
• Education

Programs (29)

• Architecture
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance and Accounting
• Fine Arts
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism and Communication
• Law
• Linguistics
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 36,000
• International students: 15%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €700 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 87%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tuition costs

• €0 - €11,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 50.00%
• Scholarships available: Swedish Institute scholarships, Erasmus+, Umeå University grants
• Additional costs: Living costs ~€650-950/month, books €150-300/year

Quick facts

• Founded: 1965
• Teaching languages: Swedish, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.umu.se