WELCOME TO THE COURSE
You have been admitted to the Master's programme in Ecology at Umeå University. I am Johan Olofsson, the coordinator for the programme. You will meet me during the first course of the programme and can contact me or our study counsellor with any questions. Firstly, I wish to remind you to reply to your Notification of Selection Results at Universityadmissions.se, so that you won´t lose your place (seat) at the course/programme.
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.
Firstly, I wish to remind you if you have not already done so to reply to your Notification of Selection Results at universityadmissions.se, so that you won’t lose your place (seat) at the course/programme. If you have questions regarding your programme, you are most welcome to contact me (johan.olofsson@umu.se) or the study counselor (maria.karlsson01@umu.se). You will find our contact information at the end of this letter. We wish you a warm welcome to the programme and hope that you will enjoy your period of studies here in Umeå!
The programme starts off with registration and introduction. You need to be registered for the course in the study documentation system in order to be able to follow the course and to get your results registered during the course. If you are unable to attend during the registration and introduction, you need to contact the course/programme coordinator/study counselor in advance, or else you risk losing your place (seat) at the course/programme.
At the start of the master programme in Ecology Vt 2021 at Umeå University you have to chose between two different courses as the first course:
Ecological Dynamics or Molecular Ecology and Evolution during the second half of the term.
You should thus register for either Ecological Dynamics or the two Molecular Ecology and Evolution.
If you have any questions about how to register, please contact johan.olofsson@umu.se, or sandra.straumdal@umu.se.
Since the registration only opens one week before the start of the programme, it is really great if you let me know whether you are planning to choose Forest Ecology or Aquatic Ecosystems, on email: johan.olofsson@umu.se.
See schedules for the first courses:
Read more about the programme in Ecology on the programme webpage.
The Buddy Programme is an opportunity for you to get in contact with Swedish culture and traditions and meet Swedish and other international students during your stay in Umeå. Buddies are Swedish students who volunteer to introduce you to the Swedish way of life. As a participant in the Buddy Programme, you will be part of a buddy group that consists of buddies and international students. The Buddy Programme will give you the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, for example, sports, parties and travel. Visit the Buddy Programme page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/UmeaUniv.Buddy. If you want to take part in the Buddy Programme, you need to sign up on www8.umu.se/international_office/forms/buddy.
As a student, you have access to the University Library and all the resources such as textbooks, journals, study rooms and a presentation studio for practicing and recording your own lectures. We also have an Academic Resource Centre that offers tips on writing as well as study habits. More information can be found at: www.ub.umu.se/en.
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