If you are interested in data-driven methods for predicting or decision-making, then this course is for you. The course focuses on advanced non-linear machine learning models both for tabular data and image data. If you have already taken the course Machine Learning with R, part 1, this is the perfect opportunity to deepen your skills in the rapidly evolving field of machine learning. However, it can also be taken as a standalone course since basic ideas and concepts of machine learning are reviewed during the first parts of the course. Ultimately, you will acquire knowledge about machine learning and will be able to apply these skills to real-world problems.
Machine learning with R, part 2, is running at 25% study pace and is given in English.
In order to read this course, you must have access to a computer to install and run R on.
The course includes mandatory meetings in connection to examination. When the course is given online, all these meetings are held in Zoom. Other, non-mandatory meetings, in connection to lectures etc are also held in Zoom when the course is given online.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
24 March 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
20%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
1
Number of other meetings
6
Outline for distance course
The course includes mandatory meetings in connection to examination. All these meetings are held in Zoom. Other, non-mandatory, meetings in connection to lectures etc are also held in Zoom. The number of meetings are preliminary and can be adjusted when booking the schedule.
Required Knowledge
7,5 ECTS in Statistics incl. R, e.g., Machine Learning with R, part 1 (7.5 ECTS). Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
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-A2794
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.
