Umea University

About

Located in northern Sweden, Umeå University is widely recognized for its strong research output and academic excellence in life sciences, design, and architecture. The university offers a wide array of completely English-taught master's and bachelor's programs, attracting a diverse cohort of global scholars to its modern, campus-centric environment. International students benefit from comprehensive support services provided by the International Office, including dedicated arrival services, housing assistance, and social integration activities managed in collaboration with student unions. What truly sets Umeå apart is its vibrant Arctic location and lifestyle, offering international students a unique Scandinavian experience characterized by the northern lights, outdoor winter adventures, and a close-knit, highly sustainable campus community.

Background

Umeå University (Swedish: Umeå universitet; Ume Sami: Ubmejen universitiähta; Meänkieli: Uumaja ynivärsiteetti); is a public research university located in Umeå, in the mid-northern region of Sweden. The university was founded in 1965 and is the fifth oldest within Sweden's present borders. As of 2015, Umeå University has over 36,000 registered students (approximately 16,000 full-time students), including those at the postgraduate and doctoral level. It has more than 4,000 employees, half of which are teachers/researchers, including 310 professors. Internationally, the university is known for research relating to the genome of the poplar tree and the Norway Spruce, and its highly ranked Institute of (industrial) Design.

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