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Rate of study 100%, 50% or 25%? Rate of study is the tempo of the course. A 7.5 credit course at 100% tempo lasts five weeks, at 50% it would be 10 weeks, 25% would be 20 weeks or a entire term. It is also important to know that in the Swedish system of study, students take one course at a time. You need to remember is to choose courses that are given at different times during the term so that you do not end up with four courses that all start in the middle of October.

Full-time studies comprise of 40 weeks per academic year (two terms), which are equivalent to 60 credits (ECTS). One academic term of full-time study is 30 credits. For example, you can take four 7.5 credit courses at 100% rate of study given at different periods in one academic term.

Distance or web-based studies?
Distance education courses require at least one on-campus meeting, while web-based or online courses are held entirely via the Internet. If you are only enrolled in Web-based courses, you will not need to make arrangements to live in Umeå. In other words, you can study anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access.

Programme or course? Courses typically are given in one subject area. Programmes are made up of several courses and if you are enrolled in a programme, you are guaranteed a seat in all courses included in that programme. At Umeå University, programmes generally lead to a degree of bachelor or master.

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Study at Umeå University in Sweden

Umeå University welcomes students from diverse backgrounds; international students from all over the world, and domestic students from the whole of Sweden. What they all will find is a broad range of academic opportunities with English language instruction, including an exciting campus life and valuable support services.

International Degree Programmes and Courses

We offer 34 degree programmes (including 32 at the master's level) in fields including science and technology, social sciences, business, health and medicine, and the arts. 

Exchange Students

The deadline for the students to fill out the application form for the spring term is 1 November and 1 May for the autumn term. All nominations of incoming exchange students must be submitted online by the students’ coordinator at their home university. More info

Please note: only students under formal exchange agreements have these application deadlines.


Sweden's Most Satisfied Students

Sweden's Most Satisfied International Students

Umeå University was ranked first in Sweden for overall satisfaction by students who partcipated in the International Student Barometer survey.

Read more about the survey results


Contact Information

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

Visiting Address

Student Reception, Adminstration Bldg, Level 3Contact Form