Program Overview

Program Overview

The Arctic Science course is a 4.5-credit program offered by Umeå University. It is a distance course with a meeting in Kiruna, covering topics such as magnetospheric physics, auroral physics, and observations, as well as the impact of climate on the Arctic environment.

Course Structure

• The course begins with introductory lectures about the Arctic.
• Students then work on tasks to prepare for the course meeting in Kiruna.
• Research activities in the Kiruna area are introduced through lectures and study visits.
• The course includes a laboratory part, where students carry out a snow exercise and observe the aurora.
• A project part is also included, where students process data on the Arctic environment and write a synopsis of a scientific publication related to the course content.

Course Details

• Type: Course, first cycle
• Study pace: 33%
• Study location: Kiruna
• Type of studies: On campus
• Language: English
• Number of credits: 4.5 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Application code: UMU-F5310 (for international admissions) and UMU-53105 (for EU/EEA citizens)

Eligibility and Selection

• General entry requirements: Physics 2/level 2
• Selection: Results from the National university aptitude test and academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 11,423
• Total fee: SEK 11,423
• Application deadline: 15 August 2025 (for international admissions) and 15 October 2025 (for EU/EEA citizens)

Additional Information

• The course is part of the Physics department at Umeå University.
• Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with initiatives promoting health and well-being.
• The university has been ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction for international students.