Step 3. Settling in

Settling in is about more than just finding a job. It’s about building friendships, discovering new interests, and creating a sense of belonging in your new community.

Career Support for Partners

A relocation is most successful when everyone moving feels settled and supported. We offer support for accompanying partners through networking opportunities and guidance on entering Umeå’s job market.

Connect with relocation support

Build your network in Umeå

• Vän i Umeå External link, opens in new window. – Find welcoming communities and meet new people through local meeting places and activities.
• Sports and culture – How sports and cultural associations are important to Umeå, and represents a very Swedish way to connect. With a link to a database for associations in Umeå.
• Umeå offers a wide range of activities – from cultural experiences and outdoor activities. See current events and get tips on things to do and ways connect with people through shared interests: Visit Umeå event calendar External link, opens in new window. and Allt om Västerbotten event calendar External link, opens in new window..
  
• Connecting with other intenationals: Facebook and LinkedIn groups can be a great way to connect with other internationals in Umeå. Search for groups using keywords like: 'Expats in Umeå' or 'International Parents Umeå' to find active communities.

Start learning Swedish

Resources to help you get started with – or continue developing – your Swedish language skills:

• Information about SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) through Umeå Municipality External link, opens in new window.
• Swedish for International Students (UMU) External link, opens in new window.
• Swedish for International Students, Beginner’s Course (UMU) External link, opens in new window.
• Swedish Courses on various levels (Folkuniversitetet) External link, opens in new window.
• Adapted Courses for internationals through Umeå Folkhögskola External link, opens in new window.