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About UmU
Umeå University (UmU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Umea, Sweden. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1965 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. UmU is a part of European University Association (EUA).
The university is ranked number 456 in QS World University Rankings 2025. The educational institution is in the top-350 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
UmU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Umea, Sweden
- Establishment year
- 1965
- Students
- 17,373
- International students
- 1,911
- Female students
- 60%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 260 |
Arts & Humanities | 451-500 |

UmU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UmU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreigners, the tuition fee at UmU starts from 5,007 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Foreign5,121USD/year
- Master
- Foreign5,007USD/year
Study programs at UmU
Economics & Business Management
International Business and Economics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Life Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
International Business and Economics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
International Business Program
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Crisis Management and Peacebuilding
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Marketing
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Tourism and Sustainable Development
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Constitutional Law and Human Rights
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Crisis Management and Peacebuilding
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Cognitive Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computing Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Geography - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Interaction Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Landscape Archaeology or Environmental Archaeology
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biomedicine
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Cognitive Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematical Statistics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Ecology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental science with focus on sustainable development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Landscape Archaeology or Environmental Archaeology
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biomedicine
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology with Specialisation in Health Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Health
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Health (Second Year)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Robotics and Control
- Study form
- Full-time
Transportation Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Advanced Product Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Architecture and Urban Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Fine Arts
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Geography - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Interaction Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Development and Internationalisation
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
IT Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Accounting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Development and Internationalisation
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Cognitive Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Crisis Management and Peacebuilding
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Artificial Intelligence
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Archaeology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Museology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Educational Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Educational Work
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economic History
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Ethnology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Gender Studies
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Geography
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Comparative Literature
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economic History
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
History
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
History and Education
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
History of Science and Ideas
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Community Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Medical Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Nursing
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Clinical Microbiology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Experimental Physics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Molecular Biology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Plant Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at UmU
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 90.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
- TOEFL PBT
- 575
Master's degree at UmU
In order to enroll at UmU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 72. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
- TOEFL PBT
- 530
Doctorate degree at UmU
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. TOEFL — 90.
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
UmU campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. Not only locals study at UmU, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
Students can stay in Sweden for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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