Education: Teaching and Learning in an International Context 7.5 credits

About the course
The course addresses changes and development within global education policies, and examines school systems from an international perspective. The multicultural school is discussed and problematized from different perspectives, including increasing migration and mobility in a global setting. Current trends like monitoring of education are problematized.
Form of instruction
The teaching forms are lectures, seminars and workshops.

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Teacher
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Global and Comparative Perspective
The course broadens your understanding of education by connecting classroom realities to wider international trends, helping you see learning in a new light.

Interactive and Critical Learning
Through engaging discussions and exchange of ideas, the course encourages active participation and provides tools to critically explore how education is being reshaped in today’s global world.
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Autumn 2025
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Education: Teaching and Learning in an International Context
International admissions round
HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 October 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F6455
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Education: Teaching and Learning in an International Context
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 October 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-61450
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Spring 2026
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Education: Teaching and Learning in an International Context
International admissions round
VT26 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts19 February 2026
Ends23 March 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F6458
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 August 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Education: Teaching and Learning in an International Context
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
VT26 / Umeå / English / On site
Show more Show less
Starts19 February 2026
Ends23 March 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-64507
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Autumn 2026
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Education: Teaching and Learning in an International Context
International admissions round
HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 16 October 2025Show more Show less
Starts30 September 2026
Ends1 November 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F6201
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 16 October 2025 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 January 2026.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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