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Application and eligibility
Master Thesis in Human Geography, 30 credits
Spring Term 2026
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Univ: 180 ECTS, at least 90 ECTS of which in human geography, or equivalently. In addition to this, another 60 ECTS, including 15 ECTS in method, on advanced level in human geography, or equivalently, is required.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-29114
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.
Univ: 180 ECTS, at least 90 ECTS of which in human geography, or equivalently. In addition to this, another 60 ECTS, including 15 ECTS in method, on advanced level in human geography, or equivalently, is required.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-F2918
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.
