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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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
