Umeå universitet

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[Umeå universitet] provides education, research opportunities and campus life to students, researchers and staff, including access to library services and university resources.

Target Customer

{"Prospective and current students","Researchers and faculty","University staff","General public seeking library services"}

Key Differentiator

Nordens mest hälsosamma campus, with Umeå universitet being the first in Norden to certified as a 'Healthy Campus' and ongoing initiatives focused on health, climate and sustainability.

Implementation Timeline

Value is available immediately upon enrollment and ongoing access to campus resources; admissions information includes deadlines such as October 15 for term applications. IT services and library resources are available via online portals and in-person services as part of ongoing operations.

Pain Points

1Need for clear admissions timelines and program opportunities (e.g., applications open dates like 15 October for spring term).
2Managing access to multiple university systems and ensuring reliable login (UMU-id, MFA) and IT support.
3Access to reliable information and research support (library services, databases, study guidance, and writing support).

Key Features

1Comprehensive education and research offerings across disciplines
2Digital student services: studentweb, Canvas, Ladok, TimeEdit, e-mail and M365 with quick access via 'Genvägar'
3Extensive library services: search, databases, loans, study spaces, writing and information literacy support
4Healthy Campus certification and sustainability initiatives
5Public-facing library access for general public interests

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Graduates with strong employment prospects (the university claims to offer many programs with especially good job opportunities).
2Contributions to global knowledge and innovation through world-class research (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9 reference and related research highlights).
3Recognition of research and public service activities (e.g., Nobel Prize-related CRISPR reference, anniversary celebrations, and research achievements).

Competitive Advantages

1First Nordic institution certified as a Healthy Campus, signaling a health-focused, well-being oriented campus environment.
2Strong emphasis on research with world-class teams and impactful discoveries (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9 context).
3Extensive library ecosystem with integrated digital tools (DiVA, databases, online learning resources) and support services for researchers and students.

Key Benefits

1Access to high-quality education and research facilities

2Healthy Campus certification and focus on student and staff well-being

3Extensive library resources, research support, and information literacy guidance

4Integrated digital systems for learning, administration, and collaboration

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A Swedish university offering higher education, research, and public-facing library and student support services; includes campus health initiatives and extensive digital and physical resource access.

Target Market

Students, researchers, faculty, university staff, and the broader public seeking educational, research, and library services.

Unique Value Proposition

A health-focused, research-led university with Nordic leadership in campus wellbeing and a robust, comprehensive library and digital services ecosystem that supports teaching, learning, and research.

Technical Requirements

UMU-id with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required for login to university systems; access via 'Genvägar' for quick links to Canvas, Ladok, TimeEdit, and M365; ongoing IT support and service information available from the university.

Pricing Model

Not disclosed in the provided content.

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