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7 reasons to choose Umeå University

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Multi-million grant to MIMS and WCMM

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awarding 255 million Swedish kronor to life sciences.

Pauline König, Abdelrahman Adel Attia Abdelaziz Eldihy, Fynn van Noppen, Ruth Auma Owino
Over 15 per cent increase in admitted international master’s students

Umeå University strengthens its international profile as applications rise for autumn 2026 degree programmes.

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Recommends a major investment in research at Umeå University

The Swedish Research Council recommends that the government invest in research at Umeå University.

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Arctic Six project strives for a more secure future for the Arctic

Arctic Six Chair Niklas Eklund will address security issues and lead the work for Arctic Security forward.

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Collaborating across borders to make polar science matter

From the Umeå University campus, Kylie Owen coordinates European polar research.

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Co-creating resilient futures in the Arctic through food

Arctic Six Chair Danielle Wilde explores ways to reimagine the role of food and food practices in the Arctic.

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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