welcome to umeå
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We're happy that you're interested in Umeå. You see, we've continuously grown as a city for 70 years, and are looking to get you on board to grow even more. Bearing host to two universities, Umeå is a youthful city with a thriving tech- and manufacturing sector. The city also burst with creativity, culture, gastronomy, and events, all year around.
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Work x life by Umeå
We’re big enough to offer great career opportunities, yet small enough to provide a sense of community, safety, and easy accessibility – embodying what we call WORK x LIFE. Perhaps this is why Umeå was named Best Place to Live 2024 by Fokus Magazine
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Childcare – We care for your loved ones! The region offers many public preschools that focus on providing a safe learning environment and inspiring lifelong curiosity.
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Housing – Umeå features districts, each with its own unique charm and characteristics.
Public transportation and commuting – Umeå is a bike-friendly city. Locals often choose cycling as their main mode of transportation, even in winter. Alternatively, you can take the bus for sustainable travel within Umeå. Read about public transportation Opens in new window.
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Take your career to UMEÅ
Umeå’s labor market has grown rapidly, adding nearly 9 000 new jobs in the last five years. As a job seeker, you will find a diverse and dynamic job market with low regional unemployment. Umeå’s tech industry, featuring world-leading manufacturers in medical equipment, front loaders, and the forest industry, stands as one of its pillars.
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World-Leading Companies
Umeå hosts several global companies that continuously invest in new technologies and solutions. Many of today’s leading industrial concepts originated here. For example, Umeå developed the first roll bar for cars, concepts for mechanized forestry, and front loaders for tractors—innovations that laid the foundation for global industrial giants like Volvo Trucks, Komatsu Forest, and Jost (formerly Ålö).
3 x Employers in the Industry and Technology Sector in Umeå
1. Volvo Trucks – As one of Umeå’s largest employers, Volvo Trucks offers long-term career opportunities. The company has operated in Umeå for over 50 years, symbolizing the city’s lasting industrial presence.
2. Cytiva – As part of Danaher Corporation, Cytiva is a global biotechnology company playing a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry. Their products significantly contribute to global insulin production, and with its base in Umeå, Cytiva offers secure and future-oriented career opportunities.
3. Jost – Previously known as Ålö, Jost is now part of the German group Jost, with over 4 500 employees worldwide and facilities in 27 countries. The company remains a leading player in manufacturing front loaders, offering career opportunities for talents seeking international challenges with local roots.
Companies and organizations who joined us at the 2025 expo
Arevo is a Swedish biotech company pioneering sustainable plant nutrition. Built on groundbreaking research, our patented precision nutrition technology enhances plants’ natural ability to absorb nutrients and water while supporting beneficial soil microbes. This promotes healthier plants, stronger growth, and greater resilience.
By reducing reliance on mineral fertilizers and minimizing nitrogen leakage, Arevo is driving the transition to more sustainable forestry, horticulture, and agriculture.
Windup Games is a video game development studio based in Umeå, in northern Sweden. We create games and jobs that inspire playfulness, give comfort, and allow people to thrive.
We’re building a multiplayer 3D adventure game, with the intent to provide millions of people with something both joyful and meaningful. We’d like your help to make it awesome!
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Tusen Strålande Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, specializing in high-efficiency inverters, battery storage, and AI-powered optimization. We help customers maximize energy savings and sustainability with cutting-edge technology and smart solutions.
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Umeå University is the flagship institution of higher education in northern Sweden. With 38.000 students and 4.600 staff with 60 different nationalities we offer a broad range of academic opportunities, including creative learning environments, an exciting campus life and valuable support services. International students rate Umeå University high in living, support, and overall satisfaction.
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Region Västerbotten is a politically controlled organization that works for the entire county. Our mission is to offer and develop health care, health treatment, and regional development together with people, the business sector and social actors.
The Region is responsible for health and medical care and regional development. We take care of our place - Västerbotten. We also offer university hospital level healthcare for northern Sweden and carry out cutting-edge national and international research.
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