Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "From Vikings to Welfare: An Introduction to the Archaeology and History of Sweden and the Nordic Countries" is a 30-credit course offered by Umeå University. It provides students with insight into the archaeology, history, history of religions, and intellectual history of Sweden and the Nordic countries.

Course Structure

The course contains four modules that can be studied as separate courses:

• Module 1: Ancient Scandinavia (7.5 credits)
• Module 2: History of the Nordic countries (7.5 credits)
• Module 3: Sami and Old Norse Religion/Nordic religions (7.5 credits)
• Module 4: Twentieth Century Swedish Intellectual History (7.5 credits)

Program Details

• Type: Course, first cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Language: English
• Number of credits: 30 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Application code: UMU-F1610 (International admissions round) and UMU-16102 (Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens)

Eligibility and Admission

• General entry requirements: Apply
• Selection: Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
• Application deadline: 15 August 2025 (International admissions round) and 15 October 2025 (Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens)

Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 48,300
• Total fee: SEK 48,300

Additional Information

• The program is given by the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies.
• Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being.
• The university has been ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction.