Umeå UniversityUniversityUmeå UniversityUniversityUmeå University is investing in creative environments for study and work. We offer education of the highest quality, world-leading research and outstanding oppor-tunities for innovation and collaboration. More than 4,000 employees and 36,000 have chosen Umeå University.

Umeå University Management

Marianne Sommarin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research

Anders Fällström, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education

Lena Gustafsson, Vice-Chancellor

Kjell Jonsson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Lars Lustig, University Director Agneta Marell, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for External Relations and Innovation

Strong Research Environments Umeå University has designated 14 strong research environmentsAgeing researchEcosystem changesEnvironmental and resource economics Gender studies Global health Infection biologyLight in science and technology

Modelling living systems – IceLabNorthern StudiesPlant and forest biotechnologySolar fuelsThe dynamics, structure and function of proteins The environment’s chemistry – from molecules to the ecosystemWelfare studies

Priority Areas of Research Collaboration

There are three priority areas of research collaboration at Umeå University: Green Future, Applied IT And Umeå Arts Campus. Priority areas of collaboration include research areas with outstanding operations which also have large regional growth potential.

There are three priority areas of research collaboration at Umeå University: Green Future, Applied IT And Umeå Arts Campus. Priority areas of collaboration include research areas with outstanding operations which also have large regional growth potential.

Funding for Talented Young Researchers Umeå University supports its young researchers with promising careers in their chosen fields. To date, the university has allocated SEK 2 million in career grants for more than 100 talented individuals.

Nelson Gekara, researcher at MIMS, Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine

Knowledge without borders

Umeå University has a wide range of academics with approximately 150 degree programmes and 2,000 courses. The total number of students has steadily increased over recent years, and is currently around 36,000.

Collaboration and innovationCollaboration and innovation Umeå University Umeå University

contributed to the contributed to the development and growth development and growth in the regional community in the regional community by working together with by working together with companies, organisations, companies, organisations, authorities and other authorities and other actors.actors.

Both breadth and high competenceBoth breadth and high competence

Umeå University has four faculties for the arts, medicine, social sciences, and natural science and technology. In addition, Umeå School of Education has a central role at the university.

Eight Schools and Institutes Umeå School of ArchitectureUmeå Institute of DesignUmeå School of Business and EconomicsUmeå Academy of Fine ArtsUmeå University School of Restaurant and Culinary ArtsUmeå Institute of TechnologyUmeå School of EducationUmeå Sport Sciences Centre

Four CampusesCampus Umeå is one of Sweden’s largest concentrated campus areas. Researchers and students from a variety of disciplines assemble here. In addition, there is Umeå Arts Campus, Campus Skellefteå and Campus Örnsköldsvik.

Umeå Arts CampusUmeå Arts Campus – a unique environment for research, education and events within architecture, design and the arts.

InternationalisationInternationalisationWe have student exchange agreements with universities from all over the world, including:

Australia AustriaCanadaChinaFinland FranceGermanyIrelandItaly

NetherlandsNigeria PolandRussiaSpainTanzaniaTurkeyUnited KingdomUnited States

Umeå – European Capital of Culture 2014Umeå is a youthful city with a broad range of culture and entertainment.

Quick FactsQuick Facts36, 081 students, including 1,239 doctoral students (51% female)26 years - median age of undergraduate students4,278 employees, 52% women365 professors, 24% 51 departments/units19 research centresSEK 3.8 billion in annual revenue

36, 081 students, including 1,239 doctoral students (51% female)26 years - median age of undergraduate students4,278 employees, 52% women365 professors, 24% 51 departments/units19 research centresSEK 3.8 billion in annual revenue

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