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Courses in Swedish for International Students

The Department of Language Studies offers courses in Swedish catering for international students at Umeå University, from those who simply wish to acquire a basic level of Swedish during their stay in Umeå to those who need to meet the entry requirements for courses and programmes taught in Swedish.

The courses are open to all international students i.e. both students under formal exchange agreements and students in degree programmes.

Applications to these courses are handled by the Communications and International Relations Office at Umeå University. Any enquiries regarding entry requirements, the application process etc., should be directed to that office. For questions regarding course content, timetables, admission tests etc., please fill out the contact form to the right.

Swedish for International Students, Beginners’ Course I, 15.0 Credits

Term: Autumn 2013
Dates: 9 September - 13 December 2013
Study tempo: 50%

Term: Spring 2014
Dates: 27 January - 23 May 2014
Study tempo: 50%

Swedish for International Students, Beginners’ Course 2, 15.0 Credits

Term: Autumn 2013
Dates: 9 September - 13 December
Study tempo: 50%

Term: Spring 2014
Dates: 27 January - 23 May 2014
Study tempo: 50%

A course in English is also available for international students who wish to improve their spoken and written English. More information is available here.


Contact Information

Communication and International Relations Office, Umeå University
SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden

Visiting Address

Student Reception, Adminstration Bldg, Level 3Contact Form

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