Umeå University has a strong international positions as one of Sweden's leading universities. We have developed interaction between research, education, collaboration and innovation that challenges boundaries and plays a crucial role in the region's development. In 2012, the university was ranked 23rd in the world of higher education institutions under the age of 50 years by the British magazine Times Higher Education.
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Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (9)
- Umeå School of Business (USBE)
- M.Sc. Cognitive ScienceFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. EconomicsFaculty of Social Science
- Master Environmental ArchaeologyDepartment of Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies
- M.Sc. Law, Gender and Society
- M.Sc. Political Science
Business & Management (6)
- M.Sc. AccountingUmeå School of Business (USBE)
- Umeå School of Business (USBE)
- M.Sc. FinanceUmeå School of Business (USBE)
- M.Sc. IT ManagementFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. ManagementUmeå School of Business (USBE)
- M.Sc. MarketingUmeå School of Business (USBE)
Computer Science & IT (6)
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- M.Sc. Computing ScienceFaculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. IT ManagementFaculty of Social Science
- Master Interaction DesignFaculty of Science and Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- Master Advanced Product DesignFaculty of Science and Technology
- Master Fine ArtsFaculty of Science and Technology
- Master Interaction DesignFaculty of Science and Technology
- Master Transportation DesignFaculty of Science and Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- M.Sc. Earth Science
- M.Sc. EcologyFaculty of Science and Technology
- Master Environmental ArchaeologyDepartment of Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies
- M.Sc. GeoecologyFaculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Social Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- M.Sc. ChemistryFaculty of Science and Technology
- M.Sc. Molecular BiologyFaculty of Science and Technology
- M.Sc. PhysicsFaculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Master Statistical Sciences
Medicine & Health (4)
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Public HealthDepartment of Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences
- M.Sc. Public Health (one-year)Department of Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Master Robotics and ControlFaculty of Science and Technology
- Master Transportation DesignFaculty of Science and Technology
Law (3)
- M.Sc. Law and Society
- M.Sc. Law, Gender and Society
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Faculty of Science and Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Education & Training (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- M.Sc. TourismFaculty of Social Science
About
History
Umeå University was founded in 1965 and is Sweden's fifth oldest university. Today, we have a strong international presence with students, teachers and researchers from all over the world. As one of the leading comprehensive universities in the nation, we are alive with enthusiasm, innovation, creativity and fresh ideas.
Research
Research at Umeå University is innovative and extends over many disciplines and scientific fields. Many of our more than 2,000 researchers and teachers are among the elite in Sweden and throughout the world. Our strong research environments highlight our ambition to conduct high quality international research.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
301 -50
2018
251
2017
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
338
2018
338 -44
2017
294
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
401 -100
2017
301
2016
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
280 -6
2017
274
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student Services provide study guidance and study related support to students and coordinate educational support to students with disabilities, handle admission of students to courses, educate in and manage different study administrative computer systems, administer in- and outgoing students for the university, carry out preventive student health service and issue degree certificates.
Housing services
The International Housing Office (IHO) offers student housing to exchange students and full-degree students that are citizens of countries outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
Library services
The University Library (UB) is the largest academic research library in Northern Sweden. It has over 1.3 million volumes and is visited by 3,000 people each day when terms are in session.
ICT services
By signing in using the central authentication service (CAS) username and password, you will get access to a number of web applications such as the learning platform Cambro, the student portal (Portalen), the wireless network, and other. CAS offers so-called 'single-sign-on' (SSO) which means that you sign in once and will then get access to the web applications using CAS.
Medical services
The Student Health Service is available for students* at Umeå University and at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Umeå. At the Student Health Service you gan get support in matters relating to your physical, mental and psychosocial health situation.
Student Life
Campus life
Umeå University's Campus Umeå is the main campus and is patterned after the American Campus model. Consequently, almost all of the courses and programmes that are taught in English take place on Campus Umeå or at the adjacent University Hospital.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
At the beginning it was a bit hard trying to get used to the study system here which is completely different from my home university, but it turned out to be just amazing how they make us “students” to be so independent in the lab for example and trust our judgment in general.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Umea is a beautiful environmentally friendly university town. Cost of living is very low by European standards. In addition student accommodation is the best.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
ALOT of Self studies, taking initiative to make social contacts and so on. A good feeling of belonging but a negligible amount of funds for group activities. Nice place, but a bit rural although 13000+ students makes it more fun.