15 Fees in Connection with Studies
Studies shall be without charges for students who are citizens of countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) or of Switzerland (third country national).
Persons who are not a citizen of a country covered by the EEA agreement or of Switzerland (third country national) at the time they apply for studies at first or second cycle level must pay an application fee of 900 SEK to the university. Those who are admitted and start studying at the university must pay tuition fees.
Fore more information on the webpage about application and tuition fees.
Laws and ordinances
Centrally: The Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100, in Swedish), Ordinance for application fees and tuition fees at universities and higher education institutions (2010:543, in Swedish)
Locally at Umeå University: Descision by the Vice-Chancellor: Vice-Chancellor’s decision – Tuition fees for students from countries outside the EU/EEA (Dnr200-1910-10, in Swedish), Rules and guidelines for fees and other expenses for students in higher education (reg. no. 500-3-05, in Swedish), Definitions and rules for placement at Umeå University (reg. no 102-501-08, in Swedish).
