Common questions about studying at Umeå University
Yes. As an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, you can study at Umeå University without paying tuition fees - the same as Swedish students. You'll still need to cover living costs and, if required, show proof of funds.
Umeå University has around 37,000 students, of whom about 12% are international.
Umeå University offers 60+ programmes taught fully in English, alongside its Swedish-taught programmes.
Budget roughly SEK 7,500–10,000 per month for accommodation, food, and daily costs. Northern Sweden, lower rents than Stockholm or Lund. This covers essentials but not travel or big one-off purchases.
No, Umeå University does not guarantee housing. Register with student housing providers as early as possible - queues in Swedish university cities can run for months.
Umeå University doesn't have traditional student nations, but student life is organised through student unions such as Umeå Student Union (US) and Umeå Medical Sciences Student Union, which run social events, career fairs, and student services.
Based on applicant demand, the most popular programmes at Umeå University are Medicine, Healthcare Administration, Business Economics.
Umeå University is ranked #8 in ODIN's Swedish University Index, a composite ranking built specifically for students choosing a university in Sweden (see /methodology for how it's calculated).
The Umeå University profile is compiled from public sources we try to keep current. Always visit the official website and verify the data and content.
