Dual Career Programme
Image: Torbjörn Forsberg
Image: Torbjörn Forsberg
Umeå University assist new international employees and postdoctoral scholarship holders to get a smooth relocation and landing in Umeå. Academic staff is often joined by a partner who is high-level educated and interested in pursuing an independent professional career. The Dual Career Programme aims to make it easier for accompanying partners to find a job, education and social networks in Umeå.
Dual Career Programme services are available for spouses and partners of any prospective employee/postdoctoral scholarship holder who is considering relocation to Umeå, and of any current employee/scholarship holder.
Dual Career Program contains different themes and include webinars and seminars where you will receive information about available tools and service of how to find employment, university courses and Swedish courses.
The program offers no guarantee to get a job as you are and will remain responsible for your own career path.
Read more about the different themes below and sign up to upcoming events in the calendar.
Information, guidance and welcome meeting
The Human Resources Office coordinates the Dual Career Programme and Network. If you need personal guidance or information about the programme you are welcome to contact us.
Job search and career counselling
Are you interested in working in Umeå and need guidance and information on how to take the first steps? We welcome you to participate the free webinars by Annika Sund from the Swedish Public Employment Service. Sign up to participate in an online webinar or book an appointment for an individual consultation.
Online webinar
The online webinar includes information about:
Individual consultation
If you need, you can book an individual consultation with Annika Sund. She can assist you with information about the Swedish Labor Market, reviewing your cover letter and CV and identifying appropriate employment opportunities.
Annika Sund, EURES advisor at The Swedish Public Employment Service
Study counseling at Umeå University
Umeå University offers a wide range of courses in English, which may enable you to continue your studies or develop knowledge within new fields.
The general study counsellors at Umeå University provide individual help with:
Contact
If you need personal study guidance you are welcome to contact one of the study counsellors to book an individual meeting.
Webinars
Umeå University collaborates with other universities in Sweden within the Euraxess network. Here is some of the webinars you can attend:
