We are proud to provide an inspiring educational environment that stimulates creative learning and innovation. At Umeå University, we strive to provide a truly international academic experience.
Top-ranked in Europe for international student satisfaction.
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Professional and dedicated teachers along with world leading research.
Read about Emmanuelle Charpentier, co-discoverer the CRISPR-Cas9 mechanism in bacteria, which became a gene editing tool now used in research labs world wide.
Umeå University is renowned for its comprehensive educational approach and creative learning environments, such as Humlab-X at the Umeå Arts Campus.
Experience the Northern Lights, arctic landscape, endless summer nights and beautiful open countryside.
Students, faculty and staff from all corners of the globe. Over 130 nationalities are represented in Umeå municipality.
Culture on Campus, music festivals, theatre, museums, food, opera and much more.
Find out more at Visit Umeå tourist centre.
Get the help you need with our International Office, Infocenter, study advisors and build your social network in the Buddy Programme.
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Single-occupancy housing within minutes of campus is offered for fee-paying degree students and incoming exchange students.
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Home of Europe's largest indoor sport and fitness facility located on the main campus — IKSU Sport.
Umeå University offers a wide selection of degree programmes courses with instruction language entirely in English.
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