Program Overview

Intermediate Economics - International and Financial Economics

The Intermediate Economics - International and Financial Economics program is a 30-credit course package that consists of intermediate courses in economics.

About the Course Package

This course package is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic modeling, econometrics, industrial organization, international economics, and financial economics. In the first half of the semester, students take a method course to learn the basics of economic modeling and econometrics, together with a theory course on industrial organization. The second half of the semester consists of a course on international economics and a course on financial economics.

Courses in the Course Package

The course package includes the following courses:

• Economic Modeling with Applications - 10 credits
  • Starts 19 January 2026
• Industrial Organization - 5 credits
  • Starts 19 January 2026
• International Economics - 7.5 credits
  • Starts 24 March 2026
• Financial Economics - 7.5 credits
  • Starts 4 May 2026

Program Details

• Type: Course package, first cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-23132
• Start date: 19 January 2026
• End date: 7 June 2026
• Number of credits: 30 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime

Eligibility and Application

• Eligibility: 30 credits in economics and Mathematics 3b/3c or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
• Application deadline: 15 October 2025
• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 48,300
• Total fee: SEK 48,300

About Umeå University

Umeå University is a vibrant academic community where high-quality education meets groundbreaking research in science, technology, humanities, and the arts. The university is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being. Umeå University is ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction.