UMEÅ UNIVERSITY

UMEÅ
Umeå in Västerbottens län, sometimes called the capital of northern Sweden, has some 100,000 inhabitants and is one of Sweden's fastest growing towns, with a population increase of 1,5% or 1000 new inhabitants per year. This, and the university, has contributed to the young average age of Umeå's population. Umeå is a festival town, home to the world renowned Umeå Jazz Festival and Chamber Music Festival. There are also festivals of Folk Music, Film, Pop music, and a Ballad festival. The city's geographic location also makes for great outdoor activities of all kinds, both summer and winter.

UMEÅ UNIVERSITY
In 2005 Umeå University celebrated its 40th birthday. In the uni's own words, “by academic standards, that is considered very young. Maybe our youth is also why the university is alive with enthusiasm, creativity and original ideas.” With its 4,000 or so employees and 29,000 students, the university is active across a wide spectrum of fields. At Umeå University there are five faculties: the Faculty of Arts; Medicine; Social Sciences; Science and Technology; and Teacher Education.

ASSORTED FACTS

TUITION
There are no tuition fees at public institutions of education in Sweden. All students have to pay the student union fee to be able to sit exams, get student discounts and get in to student pubs.

ACCOMMODATION
The International Housing Office offers single occupancy rooms in Student Corridors. The rooms often come with a private shower. A student corridor is usually comprised of 6-10 single occupancy rooms. There is no on-campus housing but the rooms are situated in the main student housing areas surrounding the campus. Expect to pay SEK 2500-3500/month.

KEY DATES
Autumn semester: Aug 28th 2006 – Jan 14th 2007. Orientation week: August 21st - 25th.
Spring semester: Jan 15th, 2007 - June 1st, 2007. Orientation week: January 8th – 12th.
Christmas and Easter holidays inbetween. There are no set examination periods - continuous examinations are held throughout the semesters.

VISA
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa to enter, study, live or work in Sweden.

CURIO
Umeå will be the site of the world's northernmost mosque when the construction is completed in the southern borough of Ålidhem.

LINKS: THE UNIVERSITY AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.umu.se/
www.ansa.no/land/sverige