Umeå University

Umeå University is an internationally recognized research and teaching university that drives development across a wide range of fields, from the arts to engineering and medicine. With a strong commitment to collaborating with the wider world, the university contributes to innovation, the growth of knowledge, and solutions to global societal challenges.

Study at Umeå University in Skellefteå

Umeå University is a key player at Campus Skellefteå and helps broaden and deepen the range of higher education and research in the region. With strengths in fields such as education, social work, health sciences, and creative disciplines, the university strengthens both the supply of skilled labor and societal development. Through research and education closely linked to current societal challenges, in close dialogue with the business community and society, Umeå University contributes to innovation, sustainability, and growth—and makes Campus Skellefteå an attractive hub for knowledge and development.

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Strategic Collaboration

Skellefteå Municipality and Umeå University have a collaboration agreement covering shared interests in research and education for the benefit of the region.

Skellefteå Hospital houses a Clinical Training Center (KTC). At the KTC, instructor-led training is provided for students in the Nursing Program as well as various professional categories employed by Region Västerbotten.

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