Where can I go?
You can apply for exchange studies at a university that Umeå University has an exchange agreements with. The available agreements can be found in the database Solemove, but you can not go to all universities listed there, as most are only open to students at a particular faculty or institution. To find out which universities you can go to, search for your department in the database Solemove.
What are my chances of getting my first-choice destination?
Here you can see how places have been allocated in recent academic years.
Statistics for exchange places for the academic year 2024/2025
Statistics for exchange places for the academic year 2023/2024
My programme includes courses from different departments. Which department's agreement can I apply for an exchange through?
It depends on what you intend to study during your exchange semester, or which department you will study under during the semester you will study abroad. Turn to the international contact persons at the relevant departments and ask them about your opportunities to study abroad through their exchange agreement.
My department does not have any exchange agreements. Can I still apply for exchange studies?
You can apply for an exchange under the university-wide agreements that are open to all students. You can also talk with the international contact persons at other departments within the same, or related subjects, to see if you can go on an exchange under one of their agreements.
Do I have to pay a tuition fee to the university I will go to?
No, when you study abroad under one of our exchange agreements, you do not pay any tuition fees. However, you might be required to pay student union fees, health insurance or other fees at the host university.
Which courses can I take when I study abroad?
When you study abroad as an exchange student, you need to transfer the credits you take to your Umeå University degree. Therefore, the courses you intend to study abroad must be approved by your department or programme. If your programme has a mobility window, you may be able to study other subjects than what you study here. Talk to the study counsellor or international contact person at your programme or department before you select your courses.
What does it mean to transfer the credits I study abroad?
Make sure you have full grades from the partner university. Also to include syllabus, bibliographies and any copies of the work, assignments and exam results that you have collected during your exchange studies.
Learn about transfer of credits
How do I know which university offers the subject or course I want to take?
If you study abroad under one of your department's agreements, you can assume that the corresponding subject is available at the partner university. If you are going on an exchange under a university-wide agreement or another department's agreement, you must check what courses are offered on the partner university's website, which you can access through Solemove. If you have questions, you can turn to the contact person for the specific university. Who that is, is also stated in Solemove.
When do I have to decide which courses I want to study?
In some cases you must make a preliminary study plan stating which courses you intend to study at the partner university, when you apply for an exchange place.
Which exchange opportunities offer a scholarship?
You can apply for a scholarship if you go on an exchange under Erasmus+, Nordplus or North2North. Umeå University does not offer any scholarships linked to exchange places under the university-wide agreements and faculty agreements.