International Commercial Arbitration 15 credits

About the course

The purpose of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of international commercial arbitration. Particular emphasis will be put on legal analysis and discussion of issues within central themes of international commercial arbitration. Such themes include the arbitration agreement, the arbitrators, the proceedings, and the award. Each theme will be explored through several tutorials where the student is allowed to develop his or her learning based on own interests.

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Spring 2026
- International Commercial Arbitration
  
  International admissions round
  
  Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  25 March 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F2542
  
  Eligibility 120 university credits from the Law Programme, or equivalent qualifications, including a minimum grade of "Pass" on a module that includes civil procedure. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 August 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  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.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
- International Commercial Arbitration
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Apply
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Starts
  25 March 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-25108
  
  Eligibility 120 university credits from the Law Programme, or equivalent qualifications, including a minimum grade of "Pass" on a module that includes civil procedure. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  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.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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