The course introduces some of the dominant legal systems of the world and analyses their historical development, as well as the basic contrasts between them, examining such questions as what is law, what are relevant legal sources and what is the role of different legal institutions. The course also includes comparing specific substantive and procedural topics, for example contracts, sales, family law, as well as civil and criminal procedural law.
Results - National university aptitude test - Academic credits
Application code
UMU-25003
Application
The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 April 2025. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
