Umeå University
Umeå, Sweden
SUMMARY
This exchange is open to students of all majors. Umeå is committed to providing outstanding services to international exchange students. A number of Umeå courses are offered in English each semester, mainly in the fields of Business and Social Sciences. Most other courses are taught in Swedish.
For more information about Umea, please visit: www.umu.se//english/?languageId=0
For information about courses offered please click here
ELIGIBILITY
Students must:
- have a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
- have junior status, though sophomores are occasionally accepted.
- have a clean disciplinary record.
- be back on the UW-Whitewater campus for at least one final semester prior to graduation.
- Students enrolled in the College of Education’s Student Teacher Education Program are eligible to participate in the UW-W-Umeå Student Teacher Exchange Program.
APPLICATIONS, DATES AND DEADLINES
The application process consists of two steps: an application to UW-W for approval to study abroad followed by an application to the host institution abroad. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education or online. Early admittance is not an option for this program.
Academic year abroad: September - early June. UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Fall semester abroad: September – early January. UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Spring semester abroad: mid-January - early June. UW-W application deadline is October 15.
Student Teacher Abroad Program:
| March 1 for fall placement |
| October 1 for spring placement |
APPROXIMATE COST
Students pay UW-Whitewater tuition while studying abroad through this program. The following is an approximate budget that can be used as a guide. Personal spending habits and exchange rate fluctuations can affect estimated totals. Current currency exchange rate information can be found at www.oanda.com
UW-W cannot be held responsible for program cost increases due to variations in world exchange rates!
| In-State Tuition* | $3,082 | Room & Board | $2,800 - $3,000 |
| CISI Insurance | $185 | Round Trip Airfare | $900 - $1,200 |
| Local Transportation, Books & Personal Expenses | $2,500 - $3,0000 | Residence Permit Fee | $150 |
| Approximate TOTAL per semester |
$9,600 - $11,000 | ||
ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing arrangements are coordinated through the host institution. All rooms are singles on a hallway of 10-12 rooms with a shared kitchen. Some suites are available. Students may prepare their own meals in the residence hall kitchens or purchase meals at the campus cafeterias.
CISI INSURANCE
All students participating in any Wisconsin international education program are required by the State of Wisconsin to purchase international insurance from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). CISI insurance costs $37 per 30-day period. CISI insurance charges will be billed to the student’s UW-W online student account.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Students will need a passport to study in Sweden. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your program. The passport fee is approximately $100. Obtaining a passport can take two to three months. Passport applications are available in the Office of International Education and Programs.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Students must have a residence permit to study in Sweden. The residence permit costs approximately $150 and takes two to three months to obtain. You will also pay around $20 in return postage for your passport with the permit affixed to it. For more information on obtaining a Swedish residence permit, visit: http://www.swedenchicago.com/residencepermits-univ.htm
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified students may apply for a Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant (need-based) of up to $2,000. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education. To discuss having your financial aid applied to study abroad, schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 262.472.1130. All students are also encouraged to apply for college-specific scholarships. The Center for Global Education has additional information on grants and scholarships for study abroad.
UWW Exchange Advisors
For Business Majors:
Dr. Carol Scovotti
Department of Marketing
Carlson Hall, Room 4024
Email: scovottc@uww.edu
For additional information, please contact the Center for Global Education.
**The information found herein is subject to change without notice.** Aug 2008 version