As part of the EC2U Alliance, the JKU has been an active part of the shared mission to promote research, education, and support social commitment across Europe. Umeå University's membership is an important milestone that will open up new opportunities for collaboration and partnership in the areas of research, innovation, and student mobility.

Umeå University: 38,000 students
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest universities with over 38,000 enrolled students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a first-rate education in a variety of majors ranging from science and technology to business, health, and the humanities. Umeå University is renowned for conducting outstanding research, including the Nobel Prize-winning gene editing tool, CRISPR-Cas9.

The university's focus on sustainability, academic freedom, and diversity aligns seamlessly with the EC2U Alliances’ values and is also in line with the JKU's international outlook.

What does Umeå University’s membership mean for the JKU?
Umeå University's membership will strengthen the EC2U Alliance's collective abilities to tackle key challenges and foster opportunities for JKU students, researchers and employees.

• More Exchange Opportunities: A higher number of mobility programs for students and employees in Sweden.
• New Researcher Partnerships: More collaboration opportunities with leading international research teams.
• Innovation and Ideas: Shared best practices in education, citizen science, and sustainability.

The JKU is proud to be part of this growing community of now nine European universities and working together to transform the future of higher education in Europe.