WELCOME TO THE COURSE
A warm welcome to studies at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE)! In this welcome letter, you will find important information that you need before the course starts. If you have any questions, you can use the contact form below.
You have been admitted for studies at Umeå University and you do not have to confirm your offer to keep your place.
If you do not want to keep your place you should decline your offer by logging in to 'My pages' on universityadmissions.se, and follow the instructions. You should click "I wish to decline this offer" next to the course you want to decline.
If you see "Reserve" next to your course in the Notification of selection results, this means that you've been placed on a waiting list for that course.
If you are in need of special support due to disability, you should apply for that in good time before you start your studies. Find more information about support for studying with disabilities.
As a new student, you need to activate your user account (your Umu-id) approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
With your user account you can:
If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Install MFA for a more secure login
To increase security and reduce the risk of unauthorised access to your information or account, students must enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to log in to various systems, such as Canvas and the Student Web.
I want to activate my user account and install MFA
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.
You register online
When: January 13 – January 20
You register for the course online via Ladok for students. To register, you must first have activated your Umu-id, see the information earlier in the welcome letter.
If you miss the registration deadline
It is important that you register on time, otherwise you risk losing your place in the course. If for any reason you are unable to register within the registration period, contact us at exchange.usbe@umu.se
January 20, 2025
Time: According to schedule
Location: According to schedule
The complete schedule for each module will be published at latest one month before the start date of each module.
Please note that the schedule may be subject to changes until then.
The course syllabus describes, among other things, what a course is about, what is required to be eligible, what you are expected to know upon completing the course (learning outcomes), and how you will be assessed. In the syllabus, you will also find the course literature. You can find links to both the syllabus and the course literature under the heading Course start above.
You can also find all course syllabi through the Course Syllabus Search tool, by entering either the course name or course code.
In this course you will use Canvas, the university's learning platform. Here, you can access course content, communicate with instructors, and submit assignments.
Important reminder! You need to be registered for the course in Ladok in order to be able to access the Canvas course page. The Canvas site will be published no later than the first day of the course.
You can log in to Canvas with your UmU-id.
Our educational programs are closely linked to research and industry, placing your learning at the heart of our teaching. We hold an international quality accreditation and emphasize sustainability issues. At our institution, you will gain a strong foundation as an economist and have the opportunity to specialize in various fields. Throughout your time with us, you will be well-prepared for the future, and our graduates are highly sought after in the job market.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) will hold a welcome meeting for incoming exchange students at the start of the semester.
Time and place will be decided, more information will be sent out close to the start of the semester.
Checklist for admitted students
Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.
The Student web
The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
Recommended arrival times
International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.
Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.
Orientation
Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
Welcome Fair
Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.
Get your UmU card
When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:
To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.
Join a student union
There are three student unions at Umeå University:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
Access to Microsoft Office 365
Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id.
Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer