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About
Umeå University ; is a public research university located in Umeå, in the mid-northern region of Sweden. The university was founded in 1965 and is the fifth oldest within Sweden's present borders.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 58 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,447
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 59 | 64.6 | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =295 | 64.1 | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2021 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
US News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 63 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =137 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 193 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =206 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =218 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 232 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =233 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =240 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =251 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =263 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =277 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =280 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =301 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =436 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =750 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =925 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,075 | 55.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
30 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Umeå University?
Umeå University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =401, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =411.
When was Umeå University founded?
Umeå University was founded in 1965.
What are the top subjects at Umeå University?
Top subjects at Umeå University include: Art & Design, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Public Health, Dentistry, Plant and Animal Science.
Where is Umeå University located?
Umeå University is located in Umeå, Sweden.