International Economic History (level 1) 15 credits
About the course
This course concerns long-term international economic and social change. In focus are economic growth, economic thought, crises, globalization, gender division of labor, and sustainability, from pre-industrial times until present day.
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Autumn 2025
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International Economic History (level 1)
International admissions round
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F2960
SelectionResults - 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 24,150
Total fee: SEK 24,150
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International Economic History (level 1)
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-29603
SelectionResults - 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 24,150
Total fee: SEK 24,150
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