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Student Welcome Fair

Are you new at Umeå University from autumn semester 2025? Visit the Welcome Fair for our new students – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer.

Två personer kramar varandra utomhus. Tre andra personer går i bakgrunden.

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A warm welcome to Umeå University!

At the Student Welcome Fair, all our new students have the opportunity to get to know what Umeå and Umeå University can offer. The exhibitors that participate in the fair will help you get a good start to your studies, and get acquainted with your new home town.

Time and place

Date: Thursday, 11 September
Time: Between 10:00–15:00
Location: In the Universum Building, and outdoors on the Campus Square

What are you most curious to know more about? Here you can see where the different exhibitors are located, in the Universum Building or outside on the Campus Square. Please note that there may be changes in exhibitors right up to the day of the fair.

Ground floor in the Universum Building (level 2)

Accommodation and living in Umeå (Bo & leva)

Housing companies and organisations, food, safety, communications and things to do while living in Umeå.

 University life and studies (Universitetsliv & studier)

University support functions for students, such as the University Library, the Student Health Service, International Office and study counselling. Also, the student unions and student associations.

Upper floor in the Universum Building (level 3)

Social activities and values (Engagemang & umgänge)

Political, religious or value-oriented organisations and associations, student organisations.

Part time work during studies and career planning (Extraknäck & karriär)

Consulting companies and organisations offering part time employments or working with career issues.

Body and soul (Kropp & själ)

Sports and dance facilities and associations. Also, the regional healthcare authority (Region Västerbotten).

Cultural activities and entertainment (Kultur & nöjen)

Music and culture associations, night clubs and cultural entertainment associations.

Outside on the Campus Square (Campustorget)

Additional exhibitors

Various organisations displaying their different activities and offerings. Try some of their activities!

Latest update: 2025-06-18

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