Umeå University
- Sweden
- Founded 1965
Overview
Umeå University ; is a public research university located in Umeå, in the mid-northern region of Sweden. The university was founded in 1965 and is the fifth oldest within Sweden's present borders.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1965Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | UmeåSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 25,812 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | umu.se (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Stefan Löfven (opens in a new tab)Swedish politician, Prime Minister of Sweden between 2014–2021
- Lars Lagerbäck (opens in a new tab)Swedish association football player and manager
- Hanna Ljungberg (opens in a new tab)Swedish association football player
- Daniel Rickardsson (opens in a new tab)Swedish cross-country skier
- Amanda Lind (opens in a new tab)Swedish politician
- Adi Utarini (opens in a new tab)Indonesian public health researcher
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