Causal inference 7.5 credits

About the course

Causal inference is the goal of many empirical studies in the health and social sciences. In a causal analysis, a causal parameter is formally defined and the underlying assumptions are explicitly stated. These assumptions clarifies the differences between experimental data and observational data for making causal conclusions. In the course we focus on two dominating approaches for causal analyses, i) the potential outcomes framework and ii) structural analyses (graphical models). We learn the foundations for these two frameworks as well as methods for estimation of causal effects in experimental and observational studies. Data-examples are given throughout the course and practical problem solving and data analyses are carried out in parallel with the theoretical material.

The course includes mandatory meetings in connection to examination. When the course is given online, all these meetings are held in Zoom. Other, non-mandatory, meetings in connection to lectures etc are also held in Zoom when the course is given online.

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Autumn 2026
- Causal inference
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT26 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
  Application opens 16 March 2026
  
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  Starts
  2 November 2026
  
  Ends
  17 January 2027
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  4
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-2S004
  
  Outline for distance course
  
  Live online lectures via Zoom. Mandatory seminars, where written assignments are presented orally, in Zoom. An oral exam in Zoom.
  
  Eligibility
  
  Univ: 90 credits (hp) in statistics and/or mathematical statistics, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  The online application opens 16 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 14,763
  
  Total fee: SEK 14,763
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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