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Interest in Umeå University’s international programmes at record levels

40.9% more applicants for international master's programmes for autumn 2026, the highest figure since 2011.

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Plastic particles increase inflammation and cross barriers

There is a connection between ´microscopic plastic particles and inflammatory intestine diseases.

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Adaptive mechanisms across scales: researchers meet in Abisko

Researchers from physics, biology, mathematics and ecology met in Abisko to discuss adaptive mechanisms.

7 reasons to choose Umeå University

Your journey to success starts here.

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"I wanted the feel of a university town packed with students"

Meet Lūcija from Latvia, 2025 graduate from the Master's Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology.

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"Teachers let you think freely and share your own experiences"

Meet Fabio from Germany, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in crisis management and peacebuilding.

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"Umeå was the perfect environment to study sustainability"

Meet Madeline from USA, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in environmantal science and sustainability.

Climate and sustainability

Umeå University's ambition is to actively contribute to the sustainable transition of society.

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Part of the European alliance EC2U

EC2U is a collaboration between nine European universities including associated partners.

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