Intensive Course in Swedish: Qualifying Course 30 credits

About the course

In this course, you, as a student with Swedish as a second language, will further develop your language skills, focusing on preparing for future academic studies in Swedish. By completing the course, you will be qualified for programs and courses where Swedish is the language of instruction.

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Spring 2026
- Intensive Course in Swedish: Qualifying Course
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT26 / Umeå / Swedish / On site
  
  Submit a late application
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  30 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  Swedish
  
  Application code
  UMU-18402
  
  Eligibility
  General entry requirements with the exception of requirements in Swedish. Univ: at least 22.5 ECTS from the Intensive Course in Swedish: Continuation Course, which includes the modules Written proficiency and grammar, Oral production and pronunciation and Reading comprehension, or equivalent from another university. Contact the Department of Language Studies (studievagledare.sprakstudier@umu.se) for an assessment of prior learning.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application 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 fees
  As 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 48,300
  
  Total fee: SEK 48,300
  
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