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Published: 2026-08-05

New chance to study abroad Spring 2027

NEWS Dreaming of studying abroad? Applications are now open for spring 2027 exchange studies through Umeå University's university-wide exchange agreements. Choose from destinations across Asia, North America, the Nordic region and the rest of Europe. All Umeå University students are welcome to apply. Submit your application by 1 September!

Get to know a new country, experience a different culture and make friends for life. Challenge yourself and gain invaluable knowledge and experiences. You can now apply to study in Europe, Asia or North America through exchange opportunities managed by the International Office.

If you would like to study in Europe, exchange places are available in all Nordic countries as well as France, Germany, Italy, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic. If you are interested in studying outside Europe, you can apply to universities in Canada, India, Japan, Macau, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan or the United States. Apply by 1 September!

Grow as a person and strengthen your CV

"Studying abroad not only gives you the opportunity to experience a new culture, it is also an excellent way to strengthen your CV. Exchange studies allow you to broaden and deepen your education while adding valuable international experience to your future career," says Ida Bergmark, International Coordinator at the International Office.

Studying abroad will give you new perspectives on life. You will grow through exciting challenges, new experiences and encounters with people from around the world. Most students who have gone on exchange describe their semester abroad as one of the best periods of their lives.

One of them is Lucas Almerfors Bohlinder, who studied at Tohoku University in Japan.

"My exchange experience turned out to be ten times better than I expected, and it is easily the best thing I have ever done in my life," says Lucas.

Another student who chose Japan for his exchange studies is Jacob Hellström.
"I believe that no matter which university or country you choose, you will have an unforgettable semester. Before going abroad, the application process can feel overwhelming because of all the paperwork involved. But there is really no need to worry. Everything works out in the end," says Jacob.

Curious about which universities you can apply to? See the summary and facts box below.

Prepare your application in good time

The application deadline for university-wide exchange opportunities for studies in spring 2027 is 1 September 2026.

"Make sure you start your application well in advance. For example, you will need to discuss your planned courses with your study adviser," says Ida Bergmark from the International Office.

Questions?

If you have any questions about studying abroad as an exchange student in spring 2027, please contact the International Office.
Email: outgoing.io@umu.se
Phone: +46 (0)90 786 50 00

Facts about University-wide exchange opportunities for Spring 2027

The exchange opportunities currently available for application for spring 2027 are those that remained unfilled during the previous application round for the 2026/2027 academic year (so-called remaining places).

If you have already accepted an exchange placement at another (uni-wide) university during the 2026/2027 academic year, you are not eligible to receive a place in this application round.

The application deadline is 1 September 2026. Applications are submitted through SoleMove, where you can also find more information about the partner universities, links to available courses, etc.

Requirements and how to apply for an exchange placement in Europe

Requirements and how to apply for an exchange placement outside Europe

Universities available for Spring 2027

Nordic countries

Denmark: Aalborg University, Aarhus University, Roskilde University, University of Copenhagen, University of Southern Denmark

Finland: Swedish School of Social Science, University of Helsinki, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland
University of Lapland (Nordlys and Erasmus+), University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu
University of Turku (Nordlys and Erasmus+), University of Vaasa, Åbo Akademi University

Faroe Islands: University of the Faroe Islands

Greenland: University of Greenland

Iceland: Reykjavik University, University of Akureyri

Norway: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), UiT The Arctic University of Norway, 
University of Bergen, University of Agder, University of Oslo,
University of South-Eastern Norway, University of Stavanger

All Nordic universities are part of the Nordlys exchange programme, through which students may receive a Nordplus scholarship and a travel grant in addition to regular student finance from CSN (if you receive that). Read more about the scholarship on the Student Web.

Other European countries

Austria: Johannes Kepler University Linz

Czech Republic:
University of Pardubice

France:
Université de Caen Normandie, Université de Poitiers

Germany: Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Italy: Università degli Studi di Pavia

North Macedonia: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje

Portugal: University of Coimbra

Romania: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași

Switzerland: University of Fribourg

Spain: University of Valladolid

All universities in Europe outside the Nordic countries are part of the Erasmus+ programme, through which students may receive an Erasmus+ grant and a travel contribution in addition to regular student finance from CSN (if you receive that). Read more about the scholarship on the Student Web.

Outside Europe

India: VIT University (Vellore)

Japan: Hokkaido University, Tohoku University

Canada: Dalhousie University

Macau: Macau University of Science and Technology

Mexico: University of Guanajuato

South Korea: Chung-Ang University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University ERICA Campus, 
Soongsil University

Taiwan: National Taiwan University

United States: Idaho State University, Minnesota State University - Mankato, Rider University, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater