Swedish for International Students, Beginner's Course I
15 credits
Bachelor's level
Spring Term 2026
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.
Swedish for International Students, Beginner's Course I, 15 credits
Spring Term 2026
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English (upon request)
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements
Selection
Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
Application code
UMU-18407
Application
Please note: This application round is intended only for applicants within the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Online application service in Swedish will open 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 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.
