Professor Dr. Jan Sandström

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Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.

Doctorate Program

Requirements

Prerequisites

Master's degree in relevant discipline Completed thesis at second-cycle level Specific subject requirements vary by department (e.g., 90-120 ECTS in main subject)

Application Checklist

  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Degree certificates and transcripts
  • Master's thesis and publications
  • Research plan (max 30,000 characters)
  • Contact details for two references

Specialization Notes

PhD positions are typically fully funded employment roles. Admission depends heavily on research plan quality and faculty match.

Master Program

Requirements

GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) with a major in Business Administration 75 ECTS in Business Administration (specific modules in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance) 7.5 ECTS in Statistics

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree and transcripts
  • Official GMAT score report sent directly to Umeå University
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • CV

Specialization Notes

Applies to programs under the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE).

Bachelor Program

Requirements

IELTS
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:5
Writing
Required:5
Speaking
Required:5
Overall
Required:5.5

Prerequisites

Upper secondary education completion English 6/Level 2 Mathematics A (approx. 10 years of study)

Application Checklist

  • Upper secondary school diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document

Specialization Notes

Bachelor's level English requirements vary between English 5 (IELTS 5.5) and English 6 (IELTS 6.5) depending on the specific program.

Master Program

Requirements

IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent Artistic talent and design aptitude

Application Checklist

  • Digital Portfolio (PDF)
  • Letter of Motivation (PDF)
  • Bachelor's transcripts
  • CV

Specialization Notes

Specific for Umeå Institute of Design (UID). Portfolios are uploaded to a separate UID portal.