CAID - Advanced level, step 2 4.5 credits

About the course

The general aim of the course is to prepare for independent work with different CAID tools (Computer Aided Industrial Design). Students will perform a variety of practical exercises and learn to create advanced models with regard to both workflow efficiency, quantitative and qualitative requirements from specific modeling tasks. The instruction also includes how to digitally scan physical objects to be able to use them as a reference to process and refine form in specialized software. Students are trained in presentation methods including virtual reality, animation and real-time visualization. Knowledge of creating and exporting CAID files for physical modeling and rapid prototyping is also covered during the course.

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Autumn 2025
- CAID - Advanced level, step 2
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  15 October 2025
  
  Ends
  2 November 2025
  
  Number of credits
  4.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52245
  
  Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design. Student must have completed and passed the course CAID-Advanced level, step 1. English B/6.
  
  Selection
  Is only given for students at programme DAAPM. Guaranteed place.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  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 24,098
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,098
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
- CAID - Advanced level, step 2
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  17 December 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  4.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52209
  
  Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design. Student must have completed and passed the course CAID-Advanced level, step 1. English B/6.
  
  Selection
  Is only given for students at programme DAITM. Guaranteed place.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  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 24,098
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,098
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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