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Introduction to Swedish Law 7.5 credits

About the course

The objective is to give the students a general overview of the Swedish legal system, with emphasis on the sources of law and legal methods. A few areas of substantive law will also be presented, mainly as examples of the construction of both private and public law. 

Learning will focus on the sources of law and the legal method used by judges, lawyers and other legal professions. It will include a brief presentation of constitutional law, the machinery of government, the court system, the administrative and civil procedural law, the public access to official documents and finally the impact of EU law on the Swedish legal system.  The substantive law part will cover some areas such as property law, contract and commercial law, labour law and mainly economic family law.

All aspects of this course, including the examination, are conducted in English.

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  • Spring 2026

    • Introduction to Swedish Law

      International admissions round

      Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site

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      Starts

      19 January 2026

      Ends

      24 March 2026

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      50%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-F2541


      Selection

      Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits

      Application

      Application deadline was 15 August 2025. The application period is closed.


      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 12,075

      Total fee: SEK 12,075

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       
    • Introduction to Swedish Law

      Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens

      Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site

      Show more Show less


      Starts

      19 January 2026

      Ends

      24 March 2026

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      50%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-25060


      Selection

      Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits

      Application

      Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.


      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 12,075

      Total fee: SEK 12,075

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

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