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Umea University Faculty of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0000882 Sweden Ume?

Country

Sweden

City

Ume?

WDOMS ID

F0000882

What students share

School Type: Public

Year Instruction Started: 1956

Operational Status: Currently operational

Alternate Names: Ume? Universitet Medicinska Fakulteten

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School Website(s): In Swedish In English

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: S-901 87 Ume? Sweden Phone Number(s): +46 (90) 7865000 Fax Number(s): Email: medfak@umu.se

Main Address: S-901 87 Ume? Sweden

Phone Number(s): +46 (90) 7865000

Fax Number(s):

Email: medfak@umu.se

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Program Name: 5.5-Year L?karprogrammet Qualification Title: L?karexamen Year Instruction Began: 1956 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5.5 years Language of Instruction: Swedish Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required Tuition Paid By: Additional Information: Final admissions for this program closed in January 2021. Students are expected to graduate by June 2027. Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2021 245 191 2020 258 187 2019 254 180 Program Name: 6-year Medical Program (L?karprogrammet) Qualification Title: L?karexamen Year Instruction Began: 2021 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Swedish Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2021 262 0

Program Name: 5.5-Year L?karprogrammet

Qualification Title: L?karexamen

Year Instruction Began: 1956

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 5.5 years

Language of Instruction: Swedish

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required

Tuition Paid By:

Additional Information: Final admissions for this program closed in January 2021. Students are expected to graduate by June 2027.

Program Name: 6-year Medical Program (L?karprogrammet)

Qualification Title: L?karexamen

Year Instruction Began: 2021

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 6 years

Language of Instruction: Swedish

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Ignacio Arencibia

One of the best university in Sweden, top notch in some areas of science as well as in molecular biology and plant biology. More than 34,000 students attend hundreds of courses every year and they are from more than 60 nationalities. Beautiful campus and many green areas near cross by well situated bicycle roads.

Doglover Elena

I spent one semester at Umea university and it was incredibly great and priceless! The staffs were always willing to help you, and there were a lot of programs for international students! Everyone speaks English well, so I bet it will be a great time in case you decide to study at Umea University! ??

Sofie L

I studied Pedagogy B with a focus on independent work. During the written opposition, a fellow student "accidentally" used exactly all the references as me in chronological order, missed a period in the same places, etc. - the list could be …

Viktorie Balková

As an Erasmus student I can say this is absolutely amazing experience. The campus is stunning, courses are interesting and interactive, expert teachers but their approach is friendly and everyone is helpful. Overall, I would 100% come back.

Alex Talstoi

Have not been studying here, but know many who have. Everyone tell stories of great teachers and how great this univercity is. I have even several colleagues who work at IT department there and reviews from there are also great.

hector jammara

Umea university located in north Sweden provide knoledge regarding forestry and related materia during all academic year. There is a lot of space outside to play, ride the becycle and enjoy the nature all around the campus.

Rolf Sandberg

Visited the University Library. Was helped immediately and shown to the right shelves in the archive. Also helped to get started with searching on microfilm. Big THANK YOU to a friendly and service-oriented woman!

Roxane Galibert

So glad I got to do my semester abroad with Umeå university! The staff is incredibly nice and helpful, the university library is everything you could possibly wish for and more! It was a wonderful experience

Leonard

Awesome student life, committed teachers and a university that really cares about the opinions of the students!
Umeå University is great whether you are looking to party, do research, live a …

EMINEM EATING M&Ms with other EMINEMS

Well i have studied in Greece and UK and the mentality in Sweden and Umea university is very different everything is working very well staff and professors are supportive where ever is needed

Aamir Nadeem

A place that inspires, teaches, motives, programs, facilitates, and produces.
Being here is blessing, pleasure, fun, proud, and challenge.
I am loving every positive thing around me.

Sohrab Gharibpour

Very good academic environment and very complete and advanced facilities.
This university is among the top ranked young universities that have just turned 50 a few years ago.

Gwladys Naud

American-style campus, large and pleasant natural spaces, very well-maintained buildings, dedicated staff. Great sports complex!! We feel good there, I recommend it!

Karl-Erik Johansson

"The place to be." One of Europe's leading hubs in education, research and innovation. An ideal dynamic place to Scale Up your business ideas.

Leif Jonsson

Studied there in the 1980s - fantastic creative environment - relaxed and lots of knowledge - where you turn and twist the theories.

ErikSumarno

The University of Umeå during the summer is wonderfully beautiful, especially in the evening. So cozy and beautiful ?????? …

Britt

Went to Universum's drop-in for my 4th Covid shot, done in 20 minutes. A round of applause for those who worked there. ??? …

Willy Kurniawan

Nice campus, very green and beautiful place. The place that you not only learn about knowledge but also humanity.

John Andersson

High quality of the courses I have taken. Nice and well-maintained premises. Very positive atmosphere on campus.

Samuel Paintsil

It's a great university with people from diverse cultures and the learning experience is more student focused.

John Reed

Very welcoming city and people. Enjoyed the conference at Umea University, the facilities and the food. …

David Meyers

High quality education and a creative learning environment. Over 30 degree programmes taught in English.

Evgenia Trudova

Umeå has now copied Sweden's worst-performing network of student services that was born in Linköping. …

Sévéon Axel

Used to be good, back when printing was free up to 50 sek/day...
Only good thing now down. Good job !

Anna Bergström

Best decision ever to start studying. Great years at the University and high quality of the courses.

Silvia Kaminska

Beautiful environment, good lectures & selection and a big plus for this wonderful city? …

Ludvig NG

Generally high standard of education and good staff, good accessibility to study spaces

Linus Johansson

Going through the foundation year alone and only meeting happy souls giving lectures

Martin Forsberg

Empty, no one there due to Covid-19. In other words, light and pleasant.

Ulf Stödberg

A large but still cozy university with a nice campus and good quality.

Lynda Achemis

My child graduated here ????

Thank you to all the amazing teachers. …

chibuzor amanda

Beautiful. I loved the sight and the lake and the parks. Great view

Nicholas Jones (Nick)

Instead of going to the university they decided to form this band

Anna-Lena Lampe

Large university with high ranking and 30-40 thousand students.

Chidi Ofoegbu

Aesthetic and beautiful to behold. A bicycle friendly campus

Gabriel Papaztchev

Super nice green areas around the university, nice premises

kakan havremilk

quite okay uni good premises nice staff and good service

Gladys Koh

my exchange semester at this university was amazing :)

Rokas Klydžia

Looks like a place I'd like my kids to study someday.

Mikolaj Wagner (W?MIDOL)

Teach me things that I might use later. Or something

Syed Musawir

Soooooo Niceee University For International Students

Stig-Olof Nordell

Took the covid shot there and it went very well.

Rie Heikki

Best UNIVERSITY for international students

Niklas Ahlqvist

University library open despite covid-19

andychiang100

It’s cold, but the library is beautiful!

martin jonsson gavelin

a place of rest for the stressful heart

Salahuddin Noman (Noman)

My daughter study in Umea° University

Thomas Hjärtström

Great university, clearly underrated.

Noa Nobuoka

A completely ordinary 70s university.

Vedad Coric

Nice school with many opportunities

Sonny Sjöström

The best professors in the country!

Nora Böke

Love studying at Umeå University!

Zahir Hoque

Hope to study for its excellence

Amanda Bravo

I want to study in their ?? …

Anki Thorstensson

Nice premises for vaccination

Mohamad Fakhri

Maryam Fakhri comfromIRAN

Ultraviolet Francia Donis

Nice and overly place

Jerker Johansson

Fumigates perfectly.

Lvrpl Fc

Beautiful buildings

Emil Sandström

The pearl of Umeå

Eduardo Maia Paiva

Wonderfull place.

Mårten Lindgren

Can't study here

naresh kumar Wagri (NICKY)

Nice university

Nayan Kumath

The best place!

Kerstin Rosell

Great area....

Juan Desk

Hello house.

Andrii Lisnevskyi

Great guys)

Håkan Wennmark

Interesting

Sanghyun

Super cool

Kent Löfgren

Nice place

Reet

Very nice

Dr. Md. Arifur Masum

Awesome

Vinod

Cool!

Andreas W Lindh

Gmbh

Nitish Acharya

Good

Morgan Selling

Fine

parmar durgesh

Hh

About Sweden

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Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest…

Capital
Stockholm
Population
10.60M
GDP
SEK 620,297
Region
Europe
Area
450,295 km²

Currency: Swedish krona (ko)

Dialing code: +46

Top-level domain: .se

Timezones: Europe/Stockholm

Coordinates: 62.00000000, 15.00000000

Languages: Swedish

Native name: Sverige

Nationality: Swedish

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Religion in Sweden has, over the years, become increasingly diverse. Christianity was the religion of virtually all of the Swedish population from the 12th to the early 20th century, but it has rapidly declined throughout the late 20th and early 21st century.

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