Study at Umeå University
Study at Umeå University Explore our degree programmes and courses
Master's programmes
Advance your career. We offer over 45 degree programmes across many disciplines.
Bachelor's programmes
Explore our undergraduate programmes – your future starts here!
Exchange students
Begin your adventure in Umeå – study, explore, and thrive in northern Sweden!
The flagship university of northern Sweden
Join a modern and creative learning environment where a dedicated and supportive teaching staff are committed to help you achieve your academic and career goals.
Ways to meet Umeå University
Join us at webinars and student fairs – ask questions and explore your future!
Life on campus
Buddy Programme
Be part of a multicultural community engaging hundreds of students.
World's most satisfied international students
#1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction.
Experience Umeå
Northern Sweden’s largest city – diverse, dynamic, and student-friendly.
Chat with our students
Are you wondering what it's really like to study at Umeå University?
Accommodation
Support and resources to help you find a place to live in Umeå.
Key application dates to remember
For international applicants
16 October 2025
Application round opens for autumn 2026 entry.
2 February 2026
Deadline for supporting documents and application fee (if required).
Student voices from around the globe
"This programme has been truly transformative for me."
Meet Amy from Nigeria, 2024 master's graduate in public health with a specialisation in health economics.
"I’ve discovered many new paths to pursue after my studies."
Meet Joost from the Netherlands, 2024 graduate from the master's programme in artificial intelligence.
"It's been a pretty cool journey of learning and self-discovery!"
Meet Silvia from Guatemala, 2024 graduate from the master's programme in cognitive science.
Discover one of Sweden’s largest universities
An open and dynamic environment where students and ideas grow together.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered here by Emmanuelle Charpentier, recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Home of the 2020 Nobel Prize in ChemistryA university with health at its core
Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus at the Platinum level by the International University Sports Federation.
A healthy campus – live well, learn wellTop-ranked Umeå Institute of Design
Ranked # 1 for nine consecutive years in the Red Dot Design Ranking for design education in Europe and the Americas.
World-class design education