Study and Career Guidance
The study information officers at the student reception desk can answer most of your questions regarding student services and academic education or direct you to the right place when necessary.
The Study Counsellors can Help You With
- Information about degree programmes and single-subject courses at Umeå University
- Information about admission procedures, eligibility, selection rules, specific requirements, etc
- Educational advice and assistance with application procedures
- The equivalation of foreign upper-secondary education
- Broadening your perspectives/see new opportunities
- Planning your studies
The Study Advisor at Your Department
If you have any questions about a degree programme or a single-subject course in your specific field of study, you are welcome to contact the study advisor in your department.
A study advisor provides more detailed information and guidance in relation to the department's own degree programmes and single-subject courses. For example, course selections within a programme, the course literature, exams, and options after studying a certain programme.
These study advisors are presented under "Contact Information" for each course or programme in the on-line catalogue (Master Programmes, Undergraduate Programmes and Courses).
Career Guidance Centre
Talk to a career counsellor if:
- You have questions about working life after leaving the university
- You want more information about the labour market
- You are looking for a degree project
- You are wondering what kind of work would be suitable for you and how you can influence your future working life
- You want help with training for job interviews and writing your application documents
When and Where can You Find Us?
The Student Reception Desk and the Study and Career Guidance Service are located in the Administration Building.
