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7 reasons to choose Umeå University

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Featured stories

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After the war, Mostar is shaped by struggles over memory and the future

Rebuilding the city has involved far more than repairing houses and streets.

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Ice may release more iron than climate models predict

Most people think of ice as frozen and lifeless, but research at Umeå University shows the opposite.

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Over 300 international master’s graduates celebrate their achievements

Students from over 40 degree programmes were honoured in a celebratory ceremony in Aula Nordica.

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Continuous cover forestry favour hair lichens

Hair lichens are important in coniferous forest ecosystems and are favoured by continous cover forestry.

Student voices

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"I wanted the feel of a university town packed with students"

Meet Lūcija from Latvia, 2025 graduate from the Master's Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology.

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"Teachers let you think freely and share your own experiences"

Meet Fabio from Germany, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in crisis management and peacebuilding.

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"Umeå was the perfect environment to study sustainability"

Meet Madeline from USA, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in environmantal science and sustainability.

Climate and sustainability

Umeå University's ambition is to actively contribute to the sustainable transition of society.

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Part of the European alliance EC2U

EC2U is a collaboration between nine European universities including associated partners.

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