Umeå University has a strong international positions as one of Sweden's leading universities.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (17)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Cognitive Science
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.B.A. Management
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Political Science
- M.Sc. Tourism
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (12)
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Cognitive Science
- M.Sc. Earth Science
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Mathematical Statistics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Physics
- Master Statistical Sciences
Computer Science & IT (10)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Computing Science
- M.Sc. IT Management
- M.F.A Interaction Design
- M.Sc. Physics
- Master Robotics and Control
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- Master Advanced Product Design
- M.F.A Fine Arts
- M.F.A Interaction Design
- M.F.A Transportation Design
Business & Management (8)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. IT Management
- M.Sc. Management
- M.B.A. Management
- M.Sc. Marketing
- Master Statistical Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
Medicine & Health (5)
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Public Health
- M.Sc. Public Health (one-year)
Engineering & Technology (3)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- Master Robotics and Control
- M.F.A Transportation Design
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- M.Sc. Marketing
Humanities (2)
- M.Sc. Cognitive Science
- M.F.A Fine Arts
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Education & Training (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- M.Sc. Tourism
Law (1)
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.
Education
Umeå University is the flagship institution of higher education in northern Sweden. We offer a broad range of academic opportunities, including creative learning environments, an exciting campus life and valuable support services.
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.
Career
Umeå University is keen to provide its employees with good opportunities for personal development. On this page, you will find more information about our development plans and career paths.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
365 -32
2021
333 7
2020
340
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
2021
401
2020
401
2019
401
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
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2021
351 -50
2020
301
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
322 -14
2020
308
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.
Accreditation
AACSB Accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International.
Student Reviews
Very grateful for the opportunity to learn!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I am just enrolling and have not yet experienced enough to rate.
To be abreast with the modern trend of marketing and have international touch in marketing
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Now seeking admission in the said university have not gained admission yet.
Don't come to UMA
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
I entered the school of architecture in the most challenging year. I was limited to online tools and it was extremely hard to make new connections with students. The tasks and the agenda of the studio was not clear and I think students were left in the lurch. Workshops are quite equipped but when you only have two days per week chance to go to school, you can not follow...
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