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The Faculty of Arts and Humanities

We teach and conduct research in the fields of language, religion, history, archaeology, philosophy, history of ideas, art, literature, ethnology, media and culture.

Research

Read more about the research conducted at departments and units and about research infrastructures.

Education

The Faculty offers 13 undergraduate and 5 master's programmes and a wide selection of freestanding courses.

News

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When the Climate Crisis Becomes a Public Health Issue

Researchers and Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health discuss crises and health.

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Apply for an internship in Japan autumn 2026

Scholarships to do an internship at a company or organisation in Japan during the autumn semester of 2026.

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New publishing agreements

The new publishing agreements for 2026 are now in place.

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The Arctic up close – course offers new experiences and perspectives

Lena Leimgruber Haraldsson and Nikiforos Staveris participated on a course in Arctic Canada and Alaska.

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Interest in Umeå University’s international programmes at record levels

40.9% more applicants for international master's programmes for autumn 2026, the highest figure since 2011.

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Call for Arctic Six Chairs 2026

Apply to become an Arctic Six Chair 2026! Deadline is 20 March, 2026.