Umeå University

Institution nameUmeå University
Websitehttp://www.umu.se
Address
90187  Umeå, SE
Fax+46 907869995
Erasmus codeS UMEA01
Erasmus charter29384-IC-1-2007-1-SE-ERASMUS-EUC-1
Vice-Chancellor Lena Gustafsson +46 907865000
lena.gustafsson@adm.umu.se

International Relations Office

Websitehttp://www.studentcentrum.umu.se/english/about/international-office/
Location The Administration Building
901 87 Umeå, SE
Head of International Office
Per Nilsson Tel: +46 907866866
per.nilsson@adm.umu.se
Erasmus outgoing students
Jenny Ahlinder Hagberg Tel: +46 907866091
jenny.ahlinder@adm.umu.se
Erasmus outgoing students
Helena Gradin Tel: +46 907865105
helena.gradin@adm.umu.se
Administration of incoming exchange students
Sandra Åström Tel: +46 907866083
sandra.astrom@adm.umu.se
Administration of incoming exchange students
Monika Larsson Tel: +46 907866087
monika.larsson@adm.umu.se
More staff contact information http://www.studentcentrum.umu.se/english/staff/who-does-what-at-student-services/who-does-what-at-the-international-office
International Departmental Contacts http://www.anstalld.umu.se/english/international-issues/for-international-contacts-at-the-departments/international-contacts-at-departments-and-faculties/

Exchange programme information

Academic System Two term system
Academic Calendar (exams included) Academic Year: Early September - Early June
(the dates may differ year on year)
Term 1: Early September - mid January
Term 2: Mid January - Early June
http://www.umu.se/english/about-umu/facts/academic-calendar
Deadlines for applications Term 1/whole academic year: May, 15
Term 2: Nov, 1
Orientation week Term 1: end of August - beginning of September
(exact dates may differ from year to year)
Term 2: end of January
(exact dates may differ from year to year)
Course Catalogue http://www.umu.se/english/education
Language of Instruction Swedish
English*
*for details please check the websites of the relevant faculties
Workload per term Maximum 45 ECTS

Additional useful information

Information for new students http://www.student.umu.se/english/new-student/
Housing assistance Housing reservation possible – information will be provided in the acceptance packet.
Housing information http://www.umu.se/english/umea/finding-accommodation/exchange-student
Housing application deadlines May 15 for autumn term and November 1 for spring term.