WELCOME TO
Welcome to the Master’s Programme in Artificial Intelligence, AI. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of AI. Whether you’re passionate about cutting-edge research or eager to apply AI solutions in industry, our international environment will equip you with skills and knowledge needed for success. Upon completing the programme you’ll be well-prepared to pursue a rewarding career path. Your journey starts here and we’re excited to have you as part of our AI community!
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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 will be registered on the programme when you register for the first course.
30 August 2024
Time: 11.00
The week before the lectures start you are invited to meet the programme directors Dr. Juan Carlos Nieves and Dr. Ola Ringdahl. They will give a brief introduction to the program and answer your questions.
This meeting will take place on August 30 at 11.00 in room MIT.A.216 in the MIT building at Umeå University or on Zoom if you are not able to attend in person.
During the first semester, you will take courses as outlined below. Typically, you will be studying two courses simultaneously. The courses are on campus.
Sep-Oct:
Artificial Intelligence [Syllabus] [Schedule]
Foundations of Logic and Model Theory [Syllabus] [Schedule]
OR
Statistics for Engineers [Syllabus] [Schedule]
Nov-Jan:
Stochastic Processes and Simulation - for Data Science profile (Mathematical Statistics)
OR
Human AI Interaction - for the two profile areas in CS
Artificial Intelligence – Methods and Applications
Depending on which courses you took in your Bachelor’s programme, you must choose to take either logic or statistics in September:
• Foundations of Logic and Model Theory (If you already took a course in Mathematical Statistics)
• Statistics for Engineers (If you already took a course in Formal Logic)
If you have taken both logic and statistics before, please contact the programme directors to decide on a suitable alternative course.
During the second half of the semester, you will take different courses depending on which profile area you choose; the Data Science profile area (Mathematical Statistics) or one of the two profile areas within Computer Science (Social AI or Machine Learning).
To help our planning, please fill in this form to choose which courses you are planning to take, before August 15.
You can choose between three different profile areas in the programme:
Computer Science:
• Social AI
• Machine Learning
Mathematical Statistics:
• Data Science
Additional details about the profile areas can be found in the programme syllabus. Most courses are elective, allowing you to choose based on your interests and selected profile area. For the first semester, you must decide whether to pursue the Data Science profile or one of the two Computer Science profiles.
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