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Swedish for International Students, Beginner's Course III 15 credits

About the course

The course provides students with knowledge in Swedish at level B1 (CEFR) and is designed for international students.

Oral and written communication for different purposes are practiced.

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  • Autumn 2026

    • Swedish for International Students, Beginner's Course III

      HT26 / Umeå / Swedish / On site

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      Starts

      31 August 2026

      Ends

      17 January 2027

      Number of credits

      15 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      50%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      Swedish

      Application code

      UMU-A140D

      Eligibility

      Swedish for international Students, Beginner's Course II, 15 ECTS, or equivalent.

      Selection

      Lottery if there are more applicants than places

      Application

      Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 18 April 2026.

      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 24,150

      Total fee: SEK 24,150

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

How to apply

Exchange students only

Once your home university has submitted your nomination, you will receive application instructions and a link to the course application portal. Use that link to choose your courses and upload the required documents.

 

To submit a complete application, follow the instructions on the application page carefully: Application instructions

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