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Introduction to Swedish Law

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

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About the course

This course gives an introduction to Swedish law. The first part presents the legislative process and the legal institutions. It also introduces the different sources of law and the legal methods, thus giving a general idea of the Swedish legal system. The second part focuses on a few, central fields of law. This latter part aims at deepening the understanding of the first part, as well as presenting some central notions of the chosen fields of substantial law.

Application and eligibility

Introduction to Swedish Law, 7.5 credits

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

2 November 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 50%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits

Application code

UMU-F2500

Application

Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se. Application deadline is 15 January 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.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 12,075

Total fee

SEK 12,075

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