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The Faculty of Arts and Humanities

We teach and conduct research in the fields of language, religion, history, archaeology, philosophy, history of ideas, art, literature, ethnology, media and culture.

Research

Read more about the research conducted at departments and units and about research infrastructures.

Education

The Faculty offers 13 undergraduate and 5 master's programmes and a wide selection of freestanding courses.

News

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New chance to study abroad Spring 2027

Applications are now open for uni-wide exchange places spring 2027. Deadline 1 September.

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They buzz, bite, and spread disease – but mosquitoes are essential to nature

Researchers in Umeå conduct internationally recognized research on mosquito-borne diseases in humans.

Sjoerd Wanrooij
New funding for targeted treatment of Epstein–Barr virus cancers

Most cancer drugs target proteins. This strategy instead targets the virus's DNA.

Anders Olofsson lab
Disrupted antioxidant balance linked to the development of “Skellefteå disease”

Oxidative stress and inflammation may contribute to disease development while also pointing to new biomarkers.

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Five questions about the virus that still frightens the world

We still lack effective antiviral drugs, which highlights the importance of basic research.

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Pain rehabilitation in primary care can reduce healthcare needs

Collaborative care improves cost-effectiveness compared with traditional care.