Program Overview

International Economic History (level 1)

The course concerns long-term international economic and social change, focusing on economic growth, economic thought, crises, globalization, gender division of labor, and sustainability, from pre-industrial times until present day.

Course Details

• Type: Course, first cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

About the Course

This course explores long-term international economic and social change, covering topics such as economic growth, economic thought, crises, globalization, gender division of labor, and sustainability, from pre-industrial times to the present day.

Eligibility and Application

• General entry requirements
• Selection criteria:
  • Results - National university aptitude test - Academic credits
  • Grade point average (34%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (32%) - Academic credits 1-165 ECTS (32%)
• Application periods:
  • International admissions round
  • Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens

Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
• Total fee: SEK 24,150

Course Schedule

• Starts: 1 September 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-F2960

Additional Information

• The course is given by the Unit of Economic History.
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