Student voices
Curious what life as an international student at Umeå University is really like? Meet some of our international students and alumni as they share their personal stories, favorite moments, and what made Umeå feel like home.
Master's student profiles
"I wanted the feel of a university town packed with students"
Meet Lūcija from Latvia, recent graduate from the master's programme in plant and forest biotechnology.
"This programme has been truly transformative for me."
Meet Amy from Nigeria, Master's student in public health with a specialisation in health economics.
"I’ve discovered many new paths to pursue after my studies."
Meet Joost from the Netherlands, Master's student in artificial intelligence.
"It's been a pretty cool journey of learning and self-discovery!"
Meet Silvia from Guatemala, Master's student in cognitive science from Guatemala.
Exchange student profiles
"I haven’t met an exchange student who has regretted coming to Umeå"
Meet Simon Giasson, exchange student from Canada.
"One of the most memorable and fulfilling experiences of my life"
Meet Clarice Teo, exchange student from Singapore.
"It’s easy to make friends with people from all over the world."
Meet Sam Rhodes, exchange student from the United States.
"The relaxed and balanced lifestyle has been so refreshing"
Meet Polona Smrekar, exchange student from Slovenia.
Alumni profiles
Found her home in the technology industry – "There is a need for diversity"
Olivia Harlin overcame self-doubt in maths—now she’s a UX designer.
"My time at Umeå University helped me achieve my career goals"
Asim Mehmood from Pakistan hopes to make a long-lasting impact in his community and beyond.
"I learned valuable strategies to help build my professional network in Sweden"
Tatiana's journey is a testament to how education, culture, and passion can shape an inspiring career.
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