Flats, rooms and residences near the UMU

This institution is located in the city of Umeå, in the central-northern region of Sweden. Its name in Swedish is "Umeå universitet" and it is a renowned research university in various fields. It is chosen by more than 36,000 students every year, among whom there are usually about 60 different nationalities represented. If you are one of these young people and are going to go to UMU for a while, this article is for you! We tell you about the different details you need to pay attention to when looking for student accommodation near Umeå University, so you can find it quickly and easily.

Flats and spare rooms for students near the UMU

First, it is advisable to determine where the faculty you are going to is located, so you can determine the most convenient areas to look for accommodation near UMU. We'll tell you these details:

Where is Umeå University located?

This institution has a total of four campuses, two in the city of Umeå, one in Skellefteå, and one in Örnsköldsvik. The two most important are in Umeå:

Campus Umeå

This is UMU's main campus and was the first one built. It is located in the University Zone (Universitetsområdet), east of Umeå city centre, about 15 minutes by bus or less than 10 by bike. Most of the departments of the following faculties are located on this campus:

• Faculty of Science and Technology

• Faculty of Medicine (including the University Hospital)

• Faculty of Social Sciences

Umeå Arts Campus

It is located on the Ume River, near the city centre, between the Umeå Stadsdistrikt and Öbacka neighbourhoods. As its name suggests, it focuses mainly on faculties and departments related to the arts. Therefore, you will find:

• Umeå Institute of Design

• Umeå Academy of Fine Arts

• Umeå School of Architecture

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the UMU

Next, we mention some of the most convenient neighbourhoods to live near this Swedish university:

Lilljansberget, Berghem and Universitetsområdet

The Universitetsområdet is where UMU's Umeå Campus is located, and Lilljansberget and Berghem are next to it. Therefore, the area is usually full of students. In addition, there are many parks where you can spend your free time and the Stadsliden area with forests.

Umeå City Centre (Umeå Stadsdistrikt)

This district is part of the central area known as Centrala Stan. It is the district closest to the Umeå Arts Campus, which is located between Umeå Stadsdistrikt and Öbacka. In addition, this is where the liveliest part of the city is, with most bars, restaurants, and affordable shops for students.

Ersboda

This neighbourhood is a little further away from the city centre, but for this reason, it usually has more affordable prices. It is not exactly close, but from here you can reach Umeå Campus in about 20 minutes by bus or even less by bike.

Student residences near the UMU

The Swedish institution offers around 500 housing places in their student residences, which they refer to as "student corridors". This type of accommodation is usually located near each of the UMU campuses, but it can be quite challenging to secure a spot in them. For this reason, most students tend to look for a room in a private shared apartment on platforms such as Erasmus Play or through the Umeå University Accommodation Service.

Erasmus in Umeå University

Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your mobility at UMU:

• We recommend that you take advantage of all the information provided during the Orientation at the beginning of each semester. This way, you will not only learn more about the institution's operations, but you will also get to know other international students and immerse yourself in Swedish culture.

• There are some local customs you will learn while being there, such as Swedes removing their shoes when entering a house or generally leaving an arm's distance when conversing. And of course, you will get to enjoy the famous Fika, a coffee break with a small snack.

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