Introduction to R 3 credits
About the course
In this online course, you will be introduced to the R programming language. It covers topics such as basic syntax, working with data, data visualization, and writing and debugging code. The course is designed for beginners with little or no programming experience.
All course material is provided in English. Since the course is short (3 Credits) and given completely online at reduced study pace, you can combine this course with your other studies or work.
In order to read this course, you must have access to a computer to install and run R on.
This course can be taken as a standalone course or be combined with the online course "Data Analytics with R, Part 1". While this course primarily covers the fundamentals of programming in R, the other course places a greater emphasis on utilizing R for data analysis.
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Spring 2026
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Introduction to R
Spring 2026 / Ortsoberoende / English / Web-based (online)
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts19 January 2026
Ends23 March 2026
Number of credits3 credits
Type of studiesWeb-based (online)
Mandatory meetings0
Other meetings0
Study pace20%
Teaching hoursMixed
Study locationOrtsoberoende
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-27821
SelectionResults - National university aptitude test - Academic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
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 5,905
Total fee: SEK 5,905
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