Why UID?
We are different. Set a couple of hours from the Arctic Circle, UID offers a rare blend between the local and the global in a unique Scandinavian setting. Since the school's inception, UID has built its reputation through an equally sharp focus on creativity, practice and people. The collaborative environment, where students feed off each other's creativity in projects partnering with major international companies, has become an engine of innovation recognized across the globe. Awards and rankings, as well as the success of a worldwide network of alumni, tell only part of our story. Find out how you can join the UID family!
PROGRAMMES
BFA in Industrial Design January 22nd to March 1st
MFA in Advanced Product Design October 16th to January 17th
MFA in Interaction Design October 16th to January 17th
MFA in Transportation Design October 16th to January 17th
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COURSES
Artistic Foundation in Design (in Swedish) September 15th to October 15th
Cognitive Design September 15th to October 15th
Student voices on the UID atmosphere and the climate of collaboration across programmes.
Johan Grönskog is an alumni from the Masters Programme in Interaction Design. Here, he shares his experiences from his time at UID.
Kimberley Beauprez is an alumni of the one-year Industrial Design Intensive (IDI) course. She took IDI to gather knowledge in industrial design to advance her career as an architecht. She is now at Stockholm architect firm CoDesign. Here, she talks about her year in Umeå.
Erik Melldal is an alumni of the Masters Programme in Transportation Design. He is now an established Interior Designer at BMW Motors. Here, he talks about his life and times at UID.
Information on getting accepted, language requirements, portfolios and scholarships
