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Swedish for International Students, Beginner's Course I

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

Admitted to the course

Here you will find everything you need to know before the course starts.

About the course

The course provides students with a basic knowledge in Swedish at level A1 (CEFR) and is designed for international students.

Content: Swedish morphology, syntax and word order. Vocabulary studies aimed at providing participants with words and phrases for everyday situations. Pronunciation studies are focused on the vowel and consonant systems and prosodic features. The course also comprises writing and listening comprehension sessions.

Application and eligibility

Swedish for International Students, Beginner's Course I, 15 credits

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

18 January 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English (upon request)

Type of studies

Daytime, 50%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements

Selection

Results-National univesity aptitude test-Academic credits

Application code

UMU-18411

Application

Please note: This application round is intended only for applicants within the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Online application service in Swedish will open 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.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 24,150

Total fee

SEK 24,150

Contact us

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Course is given by
Departement of Language Studies