This course gives an introduction to Swedish law. The first part presents the legislative process and the legal institutions. It also introduces the different sources of law and the legal methods, thus giving a general idea of the Swedish legal system. The second part focuses on a few, central fields of law. This latter part aims at deepening the understanding of the first part, as well as presenting some central notions of the chosen fields of substantial law.
Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
Application code
UMU-25060
Application
The online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 2025. How to apply
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.
Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
Application code
UMU-F2541
Application
The online application opens 02 June 2025 at 13:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 August 2025. How to apply
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.