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About Umeå University

Umeå University was founded in 1965 and is Sweden's fifth oldest university. Today, we have a strong international and multicultural 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, creativity and fresh ideas.

We constantly strive towards being one of Scandinavia and Europe's best environments for education, research and community engagement that meets the challenges of an ever-increasing global society.

This is Umeå University!

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At a Glance

Over 34,000 full-time, part-time and distance students

34 degree programmes taught entirely in English

242,324 m² (Campus Umeå)

8 Schools and Institutes

4 Campuses

Contact Information

Postal address:

Umeå University
SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden
Visiting address:

University Liaison Bldg.
Universitetstorget 4

E-mail:
umea.universitet@umu.se
Switchboard:
+46 (0)90-786 50 00
Org No. 2021002874 
VAT Reg. No.:  SE202100287401 

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