About the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Undergraduate education

Each year we teach around 1 600 students. We give courses of high quality in
mathematics and mathematical statistics in engineering programs and bachelor programs, theoretical-science programs and some of the teaching programs at Umeå University. Many of our courses are given by active researchers connected to both industrial applications and cutting-edge research.

Research and PhD studies

In addition to undergraduate education we conduct research in Computational Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Modeling and Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, and Geometry.

We have an attractive and highly dynamic research environment, and are a founding partner of the prominent interdisciplinary research labs Integrated Science Lab (IceLab) and UMIT Research Lab.

We conduct PhD studies in the research areas mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational science. We offer a number of PhD courses each year and a regular seminar series.

External cooperation 

We recognize the importance of collaborating with external organizations in order to strengthen both our research and teaching. The demand for
statistical and mathematical expertise is high in both the private and public sectors, particularly as data, automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization continue to grow and evolve. We believe that working with external partners can bring new perspectives, resources, and opportunities that enhance our efforts and impact.

We are proud to have collaborations with a variety of organizations, including multinational companies, municipalities, regional hospitals, and nonprofit organizations. These partnerships allow us to contribute our expertise to a wide range of projects and initiatives, and to stay connected to the needs and challenges of the larger community. We are committed to being an engaged and involved academic partner, and look forward to continuing to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships with our external partners.

Further information about collaborating with the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

An international and inclusive work environment

The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is an international workplace with employees from many different countries and backgrounds. We value an open, inclusive and welcoming work environment where both new and established employees feel part of the department.

To strengthen our sense of community, we regularly organize social activities such as fika gatherings, after-work events, game nights for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral seminars. These activities provide opportunities to meet outside of day-to-day work, get to know one another, and build networks within the department. New PhD students and postdoctoral researchers are also offered a buddy programme, where they are paired with a colleague at the department who can provide support during their first months with us.

An important part of our efforts to create a welcoming work environment is our language cafés, where international employees can practise Swedish in a relaxed and informal setting. The focus is on the joy of language learning, conversation, and social interaction, with the aim of helping participants feel more at home both in the workplace and in Swedish society.

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