University profile

Umeå University

Founded in 1965, Umeå University is a university in Sweden. It enrols approximately 25,812 students. The institution is ranked #401 in the QS World University Rankings.

Founded

1965

QS World Rank

#401

QS 2026 · Score 37.4

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students

Statutory national rule, public university: citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland are not required to pay application or tuition fees in Sweden (non-exempt students pay a fee set per programme)

Source: https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/fees-scholarships-residence-permit/who-is-required-to-pay-fees/ · as of 2026-27

No tuition fee

About the institution

Affiliations: Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions, Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, EC2U, ELIXIR Sweden, European Open Science Cloud Association (+2 more)

Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

When was Umeå University founded?

Umeå University was founded in 1965.

How many students attend Umeå University?

Umeå University enrols approximately 25,812 students.

What is the QS World Ranking of Umeå University?

Umeå University is ranked #401 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of Umeå University?

The official website of Umeå University is umu.se.

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