Campus Umeå

SLU’s campus in Umeå offers an inspiring and picturesque learning environment. Surrounded by deep green forests, scenic parks and clear blue lakes, it is easy to see why Umeå is the fastest growing city in Sweden. Known for its youthful and lively atmosphere, Umeå is highly ranked among Swedish students.

Walkway by the water in a city. In the background, modern and older buildings. Photo: Calle Bredberg/Visit Umeå

Get to know Umeå

Welcome to Umeå! With two universities and 29,000 students, Umeå offers a welcoming and supportive environment for student life.

Outdoor stage with a large crowd in front, Photocred: Visit Umeå

Student life

At SLU's campus in Umeå, students work in close contact with their teachers and academic staff.

Bicycles parked at an entrance to a house. Some people outside. Photo: Malin Grönborg

Find your way to Campus Umeå

SLU in Umeå shares campus with Umeå University.

Accommodation in Umeå

There are several companies that provide accommodation in Umeå.
Accommodation

Master's programmes

  • 2025-05-21

    Conservation and Management of Fish and Wildlife

    Would you like to contribute to the sustainable conservation and management of the world’s fish and wildlife resources? This Master’s programme will prepare you for a career in both the public and private sector.
  • 2025-05-23

    Forest Ecology and Sustainable Management

    Do you want to study Forest Management, rooted in ecological principles and focused on sustainability in the midst of global climate change? Then this is the right program for you. Come and get your degree from the university ranked number 1 in forestry science.
  • 2025-05-23

    Industrial Wood Supply Management

    This Master’s programme prepares you for managing the wood supply chain from forest to industry. It provides hands-on training, theoretical analysis and insight from leading sector experts for both on-site and digital management of raw materials and operations for sustainable bio-based industries.