27 May 2025 in Aula Nordica. For English subtitles, click the gear wheel.
Vice-Chancellor Tora Holmberg thanked the students for their time at Umeå University and delivered an inspiring speech to the new graduates. The ceremony was followed by mingle and light refreshments.
This year's student speaker was Linde Wits from the Netherlands. She earned a Master's Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology. She spoke about her strong desire to connect to people’s well-being, which she found again at Umeå University, in addition to enjoying the small feel of a big green campus and vibrant sports culture.
The alumni speaker was Emma Fällman, who has bachelor’s degree in law from Umeå University and currently works as an attorney at her own law firm. She primarily represents women who have experienced violence and sexual abuse. During her studies, she had the invaluable opportunity to study abroad in both Copenhagen and Cambridge, experiences that have greatly enriched her professional career.
Aula Nordica was filled to capacity with students, guests, faculty and staff at Graduation Ceremony 2025.
Image Mattias Pettersson
Jessica Bergström Grahn, Communication Office at the International Office, was the moderator of ceremony.
Image Mattias Pettersson
Umeå Student Choir performed at the Graduation Ceremony 2025.
Image Matttias Pettersson2024
23 May 2024 in Aula Nordica. For English subtitles, click the gear wheel.
Watch a replay of the full 2024 Graduation Ceremony
Link to the live broadcast
2023
On 25 May 2023, students from 43 international master’s programmes were honoured at the annual Graduation Ceremony held at Umeå University. There was a record number of students in attendance with over 260 students from more than 50 countries.
2022
For the first time since 2019, Umeå University’s Graduation Ceremony for International Master's Programmes was celebrated in Aula Nordica, Campus Umeå. Almost 170 students from nearly 50 countries and 32 programmes attended the celebration along with 300 guests.
Photo Gallery
Photo gallery 2022
Image Mattias Pettersson
2021
The Graduation Ceremony for students of Umeå University's international Master's Programmes 2021 was digital, as the year before.
2020
On 27 May 2020, 150 students were celebrated at the very first digital Graduation Ceremony at Umeå University.
2019
A short film from Umeå University's Graduation Ceremony for international Master's Programmes, 2019.
Photo Gallery
2018
A short film from the Graduation Ceremony for international Master's Programmes held on 29 May 2018.
Photo Gallery
Gallery 2018
Image Mattias Pettersson, Foto: Mattias Pettersson
2017
A short film from the Graduation Ceremony for International Master's Programmes held on 30 May 2017.
Photo Gallery
Gallery 2017
Image Mattias Pettersson
