Umeå universitet

Umeå University is a large, comprehensive public research university and the flagship institution of northern Sweden, with more than 43,700 students and about 4,600 employees. Its compact main campus brings research, education, and external partners into close proximity, while the University Hospital of Umeå sits directly beside campus, supporting collaboration with healthcare and clinical stakeholders. The central Research Support and Collaboration Office gives companies, organisations, and public authorities a clear entry point, while Uminova Innovation helps evaluate commercial potential and support company formation. Research is supported by major Swedish funders including the Swedish Research Council, Formas, Forte, Vinnova, and the Swedish Energy Agency, as well as EU programmes and private foundations.