Getting your Degree
The usual aim for studies is a university degree. After the completion of your studies you have to apply for your degree yourself at Student Services/ Degree Evaluation Office. Your application will be checked against applicable national and local higher education qualification rules. When you have received your degree, you are well equipped for a professional life outside the university. In most cases, your degree will qualify you for studies at a higher level.
Degree Certificate
Your Degree Certificate will show the title of your degree (for example Bachelor of Science) as well as the courses that are included in your degree. The Degree Certificate will be written in both Swedish and English and is free of charge.
Diploma Supplement
A Diploma Supplement describes your education and the Swedish higher education system. It is written in English and is included along with the degree certificate.
Diploma Supplement
Degrees at Umeå University
There are three types of degrees in the Swedish higher education system: general degrees, degrees in the fine, applied and performing arts and professional degrees.
Umeå University is entitled to issue the following degrees:
General Degrees
• Higher Education Diploma (Högskoleexamen)
• Bachelor of Arts/Science (Kandidatexamen)
• Master of Arts/Science (60 credits) (Magisterexamen)
• Master of Arts/Science (120 credits) (Masterexamen)
• Licentiate (Licentiatexamen)
• Doctor of Philosophy/Laws (Doktorsexamen)
Degrees in the fine, applied and performing arts
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Konstnärlig kandidatexamen)
• Master of Fine Arts (120 credits) (Konstnärlig masterexamen)
Professional Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Lärarexamen - grundnivå)
- Bachelor of Arts in Pre-school Education (Förskollärarexamen)
- Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education - Extended School (Grundlärarexamen - fritidshem)
- Bachelor of Arts in Study and Career Guidance (Studie- och yrkesvägledarexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science (Biomedicinsk analytikerexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology (Tandteknikerexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiology Nursing (Röntgensjuksköterskeexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (Dietistexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Högskoleingenjörsexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Sjuksköterskeexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Arbetsterapeutexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Receptarieexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Sjukgymnastexamen)
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Socionomexamen)
- Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Tandhygienistexamen)
- Higher Education Diploma in Vocational Education (Yrkeslärarexamen)
- Master of Architecture (Arkitektexamen)
- Master of Arts/Science in Education (Lärarexamen - avancerad nivå)
- Master of Arts in Primary Education - Pre-school and School Years 1-3 (Grundlärarexamen - förskoleklass och årskurs 1-3)
- Master of Arts in Primary Education - School Years 4-6 (Grundlärarexamen - årskurs 4-6)
- Master of Arts/Science in Secondary Education (Ämneslärarexamen - årskurs 7-9)
- Master of Arts/Science in Upper Secondary Education (Ämneslärarexamen - gymnasieskolan)
- Master of Laws (Juristexamen)
- Master of Science in Business and Economics (Civilekonomexamen)
- Master of Science in Dental Surgery (Tandläkarexamen)
- Master of Science in Engineering (Civilingenjörsexamen)
- Master of Science in Medical Physics (Sjukhusfysikerexamen)
- Master of Science in Medicine (Läkarexamen)
- Master of Science in Pharmacy (Apotekarexamen)
- Master of Science in Psychology (Psykologexamen)
- Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology (Logopedexamen)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery (Barnmorskeexamen)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (Psykoterapeutexamen)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs (Specialpedagogexamen)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Special Needs Training (Speciallärarexamen)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing (Specialistsjuksköterskeexamen)
