PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Umeå universitets Campus  |  Photograph: Mattias Pettersson

About Umeå

Umeå University

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest universities, with over 43,700 students and around 4,600 employees.

It offers a world-class environment for education and research, generating knowledge of global significance.

Its integrated campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and share knowledge.

Umeå as a Destination 

Umeå is young, creative, progressive, and the largest city in northern Sweden – let’s just say it – a pretty awesome place to live. 

All year round, as a visitor, you can experience what is part of our everyday life – the city’s attractions combined with both peaceful and exciting nature experiences. 

Welcome to Umeå!