Support for education

    Education is one of the university’s two core activities. According to Umeå University 2020 – Vision and objectives, Umeå University must target education for boundless knowledge. This means that we must provide a research-based educational offering at all levels.

    The express objectives are:

    • An attractive educational offering at all levels.
    • Skilled teaching staff.
    • Encounters with research and the outside world.
    • A strong international dimension.

    News

    No limit on participants in premises from November

    On 2 November the limitation on number of participants in the university's various premises is removed. The university's guideline to leave every chair empty is also removed from that date. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated must, however, still follow the general guidelines of the Public Health Agency of Sweden when it comes to maintaining distance to others.

     September 30 2021 0

    Deviations from course syllabi possible for the entire autumn semester

    To enable good opportunities for planning autumn semester courses, the decision to allow deviations from course syllabi has been extended. Deviations can only be done to the extent necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

     June 22 2021 0

    No change of plans for this autumn semester

    The Public Health Agency of Sweden has removed its recommendation that higher education should be conducted online. Umeå University's decisions for summer courses and the start of the autumn semester are in line with the recommendations and will hence remain in place until further notice. A new decision regarding the autumn will be reached in August when a better analysis of the current situation will be possible.

     June 3 2021 0

    No more than 50 people per room

    When this autumn semester starts and some students are offered education in university premises again, a 50 people limit applies to each room. But small rooms seat considerably fewer than that.

     May 25 2021 0
    Communications Office
    10/18/2021