Quick Summary
Umeå University, in Umeå, Sweden, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1965. Ranked #465 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 37129 students including 12% from outside Sweden. Known for strengths in Art and Design, Medicine, Nursing, it maintains an acceptance rate of 40%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Known for its innovative design school, strong research in CRISPR-Cas9, and the IKSU sports complex.
Subject Strengths
Art and DesignMedicineNursingLife SciencesEnvironmental Science
Founded1965
TypePublic
Total Students37129
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated HospitalsNorrland's University Hospital (Norrlands universitetssjukhus)
AccreditationSwedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#465
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Professional degrees
Programs
100
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Umeå Centre for Microbial Research, Umeå Plant Science Centre, Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate40%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · August 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit all documents through the central Swedish portal universityadmissions.se and ensure you meet the English 6 requirement.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Swedish Krona
UG Tuition
kr130,000/yr
per year · SEK
Living Cost
kr120,000/yr
per year · SEK
PG Tuition
kr145,000/yr
per year · SEK
Application Fee
$85
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
kr265,900/yr
tuition + living + essentials · SEK
Scholarships AvailableUmeå University Scholarship, Swedish Institute Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$6,000
Financial AidAvailable for EU/EEA students and specific scholarship holders
Work-StudyLimited
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Professional degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Public Health | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Molecular Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong within design and medical sectors
Industry Connections
VolvoKomatsu ForestABBRegion Västerbotten
Notable Alumni
Emmanuelle Charpentier, Stefan Löfven, Hanna Ljungberg
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
IKSU Sport (one of Europe's largest facilities)
Student Clubs
Umeå Student Union, Umeå Student Union of Science and Technology
Library Resources
Umeå University Library (UB), Medical Library
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Nordplus, ISEP, North2North
Summer Programs
Umeå University Summer School