Overview

The International Business and Economics programme from Umea University provides an understanding of global challenges and how international organizations and a global economy work. You have good opportunities to study abroad or do an internship. You become eligible for our master's programmes in business or economics and can also apply for other master's programmes in Sweden or abroad.

Career opportunities

The programme prepares you for qualified work in Sweden and abroad. You will develop the skills of doing business across national and international boundaries. In addition to the understanding of economic and cultural conditions you will develop your communication skills. After graduation you can work in companies ranging from medium size to multinational, authorities, banks, and embassies.

Common positions are, Project management, Business developer, Analyst, Controller, Account Manager.

The programme gives you eligibility to apply for our master programmes in the chosen field or for a master programme in Sweden or abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Markets, Trade and Global Challenges

International Business Administration and Global Challenges

Leading and Organizing in an International Context

Managerial Economics

Contemporary Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Economics Marketing International Business

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2

Results - National university aptitude test (60/40)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

96600 SEK / year

≈ 96600 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Umeå

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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