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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-08-31 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Global and Regional Governance course is a 15-credit program offered at Umeå University. The course provides both a general overview and specialization in the field of global and regional governance.
Course Description
The purpose of the course is to discuss contemporary theories of globalization, regionalization, and multilevel governance. It addresses conditions for governance on global and regional levels, as well as changes in the governing of the traditional nation-state and its democratic structures. The course aims to develop knowledge and competence relevant to employment at various administrative levels in Sweden and abroad. It also prepares students for further academic studies at the Ph.D. level.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the course, students must have:
- 90 credits in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, or equivalent, including a thesis of 15 credits.
- Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English 6.
- Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Selection
Selection is based on academic credits.
Application and Tuition Fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, students are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
- Application fee: SEK 900
- Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
- Total fee: SEK 24,150
Course Details
- Type: Course, second cycle
- Study pace: Full time
- Study location: Umeå
- Type of studies: On campus
- Language: English
- Number of credits: 15 credits
- Starts: 1 September 2025
- Ends: 2 November 2025
- Teaching hours: Daytime
- Study location: Umeå
Additional Information
The course is given by the Department of Political Science. Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being. The university is also ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction.