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Umeå University (UMU)

Sweden

Address: Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden

Life Sciences, Arctic Research, Public Health

Umeå University, established in 1965, is a comprehensive public research university in northern Sweden. It is known for its strong research in life sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and for its vibrant campus life. The university has a strong international profile and a commitment to sustainability.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

AI and Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics, Physics, Statistics, Structural Engineering

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

Umeå University has a wide network of international partners and is a member of the University of the Arctic, a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher education and research in the North.

Research:

Umeå University has a strong research profile with a focus on interdisciplinary research. Key research areas include life sciences, Arctic research, and public health. The university is home to several world-class research centers, including the Umeå Plant Science Centre and the Arctic Research Centre at Umeå University (Arcum).

Famous Alumnis:

Emmanuelle Charpentier

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

4200

Current students***:

34000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

60000

Pros

A young and dynamic university with a strong research profile and a vibrant campus life. A beautiful natural environment and a commitment to sustainability.

Cons

The university’s location in northern Sweden can be a disadvantage for some students. The winters are long and cold, which may not be suitable for everyone.

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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