In this course, you, as a student with Swedish as a second language, will further develop your language skills, focusing on preparing for future academic studies in Swedish. By completing the course, you will be qualified for programs and courses where Swedish is the language of instruction.
Intensive Course in Swedish: Qualifying Course, 30 credits
Spring Term 2026
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English (upon request)
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements with the exception of requirements in Swedish. Univ: at least 22.5 ECTS from the Intensive Course in Swedish: Continuation Course, which includes the modules Written proficiency and grammar, Oral production and pronunciation and Reading comprehension, or equivalent from another university. Contact the Department of Language Studies (studievagledare.sprakstudier@umu.se) for an assessment of prior learning.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A1841
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.
