Study Abroad Umea University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

Umea University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

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Umea University was established in 1965 in Sweden and is the 5th oldest in Sweden. It is a popular choice as an Institute of Design and Research in Genomes. It has more than 500 study programs, among which more than 30 are master’s degree study programs available in English.

It is among the top 470 world universities as per the QS International University Ranking. It offers several study programs, which are available in both master's and bachelor's degrees. As of now, it has a large number of students, with 32,000 from the master’s study program. The masters in business development and internalization are a popular one. It helps one hone practical knowledge and entrepreneurship skills.

Since its inception, it has become a popular educational institute in Sweden for its international expansion and quality education. With this, the university offers top-class facilities and an encouraging and creative environment for students to thrive.

The University has one campus, with currently 2000 international students
There are a total of 39 departments with 16 research centers
The University offers 44 international programs with English mode of instruction
The list of rewards and scholarships makes it a popular choice among students and an affordable institute too
It offers collaboration and partnership options, helping the university expand its international network
The high rate of satisfactory students is worth preferring over others
It is the academic options, the scope for creative learning, the vibrant campus life, and the support service that makes it a preferable choice

Umea University Highlights

It ranks in the 46th position as per “THE Golden Age” universities as of 2018
As per International Student Satisfaction, the University ranks in the 5th position
As per the Arts and Design category of QS ranks, the University is in the 26th position
As per the global ranking, the University is at 401 positions out of a total of 1502

Umea University Admission

It is better to go through the admission procedure and check the eligibility criteria for the study program a student wants to apply for. It will help make the process an easy one.

The application fee is 900 SEK
Transcripts of all previous examinations and bachelor’s degrees for candidates pursuing masters
Some study program requires mathematical score and thesis work as per the subject a candidate applies forRecord of financial document
Visa to study in Sweden
English language scores

To know more about other universities in the Sweden, click here.

For UG Admission

English proficiency details
Certificates and documents of higher secondary and upper secondary school education
Having a course in Mathematics equivalent to Swedish mathematics

For PG admission

Students should furnish details of their bachelor’s degree when applying for a master's degree

Eligibility

TOEFL: iBT: 90; PBT: 575
IELTS: 6.5 or higher
PTE: 62
GMAT score
Language test equivalent to English course 6
Cambridge ESOL: C2 proficiency, minimum score 200; C1 advanced, minimum score 180/B2 first

Umea University Programs

Umea University offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, and most of its language of instruction is English.

UG Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics
Bachelor of International Business Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
Bachelor’s degree in Genetics
Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry
Bachelor's degree in Gene technology
Bachelor's degree in cell biology

PG Programs

Master in Advanced Product Design
Masters in Architecture and Urban Design
MFA in Fine Arts
Master in Spatial Planning and Sustainability
M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering
Master in Robotics and Control
M.F.A in Transportation Design
M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence
M.Sc. in Computing Science
M.Sc. in Human Geography
M.Sc. in Statistics and Data Science
M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience
M.Sc. in Marketing
M.Sc. in Economics
M.Sc. in Crisis Management and Peacebuilding
M.Sc. in Accounting
M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
M.Sc. in Public Health
M.Sc. in Political Science
Master in Plant and Forest Biotechnology
Master in Tourism and Sustainable Development
M.Sc. in Biomedicine
M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering
Umea University Accommodation

There is a student housing facility for exchange students, full-degree study program students, and tuition fee-paying students. Exchange students should have an agreement with Umea University to get housing facilities. There is an arrangement for a single student room in the student corridors. However, there is no facility for family accommodation. The services are:

Private shower and WC
Shared kitchen
Common room
A corridor has 6 to 10 single room
The kitchen has a private cupboard with a freezer, utensils, and refrigerator
Laundry service
Local caretaker to address problems
Entry hall
Weekly cleaning service of the common space

However, the price of each room can range from SEK 14000 to SEK 21000, depending on the room size and area. The housing service may also ask for an extra SEK 800 for one term.

Umea University Cost

Students who are applying for a study program for more than 10 months should have financial support. They should be able to spend paying 8,370 SEK as monthly living expenses. The details of average expenses are as follows:

Cost of Course

Course	Yearly Cost
Social Sciences	93,000 SEK
Arts	93,000 SEK
Business	93,000 SEK
Architecture	1,87,200 SEK
Health	1,48,400 SEK
Law	93,000 SEK
Fine Arts	3,64,500 SEK
Design	2,92,500 SEK
Teaching	1,26,200 SEK
Technology or IT	1,42,800 SEK
Sports Sciences	2,09,300 SEK
National Sciences	1,42,800 SEK
Masters in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience	1,42,800 SEK
Master in interaction design	42500 SEK
Accounting	93000 SEK
Masters in Biomedicine	175100 SEK

Cost of Living

The cost of living can vary depending on the number of people in a family. The approximate figure goes as follows:

Utilities	Expenses
Food	$451
With rent	$1093
Without rent	$645
Transport	$77.9
Rent and utilities	$448

Umea University Scholarship

Umea University Scholarships for International Students

Students applying for a master's study program are eligible for the scholarship

Non-EU or EEA candidates can get scholarship help
Candidates can get the benefit as per merit
It waives partial or full tuition fees
Design by Umea Scholarships for International Students
This scholarship is from Umea University in collaboration with Umea municipality
It is for the admission of the Autumn semester
Students with high academic records can apply for it
The help can waive tuition fees, which are either partial or full.
Candidates who are applying for a master’s studies in Design are eligible for it
Erling-Persson Scholarship for International Students in Public Health
It is a full funding scholarship for aspirants of master’s degree
Only the Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can apply for it
Should have high academic records
Candidates should complete an application to study public health at the master's level
The monthly allowance is SEK 3,000
Teaching Assistantships
The scholarship helps with partial funding
Students of both bachelor's and master’s degree level can apply
Candidate should have an interest in workshop task
Aspirants should have good social communication skills to be eligible for the benefit
Should have an interest in digital production
Students part of the scholarship will get a monthly salary

Umea University Placement

The job market for Umea University graduates may remain stable, with little to no change in the coming years. However, there will be increasing demand for posts like controllers, financial accountants, and developers. Even the responsibilities of business graduates are becoming complex. The details of the graduate employment rate of the University after almost 9 to 10 months are likely to be:

Employed: 90%
Looking for opportunities: 4%
Continuing with other study programs: 6%

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