The war in Ukraine is an act of violence and a humanitarian catastrophe. The University is closely monitoring the course of events. On this page you will find information about the university's measures, relevant research and experts in the area.
Ukrainian students in Sweden with a Temporary Protection Directive permit can apply for grants.
Ukrainian students with a permit according to the Temporary Protection Directive can apply for grants.
During Ukraine's Independence Day, the flag is raised on Campus Umeå.
Students from Ukraine are having difficulty financing their living expenses. Donations can make an impact.
Umeå University does not have specific regulations for applicants from Ukraine at the moment, and follows the regular application process. Look through our information New in Sweden or contact Infocenter.
Experts in several different areas that may be relevant in reporting and monitoring the war in Ukraine.
Contact details, press releases, press images and more.
Emergency information is available at where you will find gathered information and links from Swedish authorities about what they know at the present time and how you can handle your concerns.
Umeå University has been a member of Scholars at Risk (SAR) since 2016. SAR is an international network working to safe-guard academic freedom and provide protection for at-risk researchers. Over 500 universities are members of Scholars at Risk. In Sweden, 21 Swedish higher education institutions are members of the network.
