8,500 new students to begin studies at Umeå University this autumn
NEWS
"We are estimating the same number of first-time students this autumn as we had last year," says Anders Fällström, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education.
Last year, a total of 8,560 new students chose to attend Umeå University, which are those that had not previously studied at Umeå before. The actual total of students that register and attend classes at the start of the term is not possible to determine at this moment. However, there is an increase of six per cent of admitted student to courses and programmes in comparison to last year.
"We will have a clear indication on 20 September where we stand," explains Henrik Stenwall, analyst at Umeå University. "On that day we will be able to compare statistics from the same day from last year. Since registration takes place throughout the entire term, we will not see the exact figures until the end of the term."
Anders Fällström, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education, is satisfied with the developments.
“It is very pleasing that so many have chosen to study at Umeå University. We have had a fantastic growth of total students. In 2008 we had just over 29,000 students and this year we are estimating a total of 37,000 students. It is no longer our goal to expand, especially when one considers that we now have a surplus of enrolled students than what we receive in funding from the government. We now are concentrating instead on improving the quality of education."
Facts about first-time students
Last year, first-time (new beginning) students had a median age of 25 years old, and 61 per cent were female. Nearly two of three first-time students were enrolled in free-standing courses and the remained were enrolled in degree programmes. Six of ten first-time students had a campus-based education, while the remainder, often those enrolled in free-standing course, study online or via distance education.
The total number of first-time students that study off-campus, mainly online, has increased dramatically in recent years. An estimated half of the 8,500 new students are expected to study outside of Umeå. These students study Campus Skellefteå, Campus Örnsköldsvik, in Kiruna, Lycksele or via online and distance courses.
For more information on student figures, please contact: Henrik Stenwall Analyst, Planning Office Tel: +46 (0)90-786 58 88 Mobile: +46 (0)70-245 77 81
Information for the start of the Autumn 2011 Term
The autumn 2011 academic term begins on Monday 5 September
At 12:10- 12:50, Culture on Campus presents a musical performance by Jaime Meyer in the Aula Nordica Concert Hall, Universum
Umeå Student Union of Science and Technology (also known as NTK), welcomes new students to register on the 5th and 6th of September at 09.00-16.00 at the Origo student union house (next to IKSU Sport). The other student unions do not have registration
Welcome Fair for New Students
On Thursday 8 September at 10:00 to 15:00, students are warmly invited to attend Umeå University's Welcome Fair at the Universum complex in the heart of Campus Umeå.
Anna Hamilton, a former student of Umeå University, will be performing at 12.10–12.50, on level 2 of Universum. Arranged by Culture on Campus More information
