WELCOME TO
Congratulations! It is with great pleasure we welcome you to the MFA programme in Advanced Product Design.
You have been admitted. If you want to keep your place (seat), you do not have to reply to your offer.
If you do not want to keep your place you should decline your offer by logging in to 'My pages' on universityadmissions.se, and follow the instructions. You should click "I wish to decline this offer" next to the course or programme you want to decline.
If you see "Reserve" next to your course or programme in the Notification of selection results, this means that you've been placed on a waiting list for that course/programme.
If you are in need of special support due to disability, you should apply for that in good time before you start your studies. Find more information about support for studying with disabilities.
CloseRegistration will be done by an administrator when we meet you on the first day of the autumn term, August 28.
CloseMonday August 28, 2023
Time: 09.00
The schedule will be published in mid-August. Note that the schedule is preliminary until the programme start.
The programme will start with course registration and a joint introduction day for all UID students on August 28 2023, at 9.00 a.m at UID.
We will provide you with important information about the school and the programme. You will also have the opportunity to get to know your fellow programme students.
Note that Umeå Institute of Design (UID) is located at the Umeå Arts Campus.
The teaching is planned to be conducted on-campus. Students are expected to bring their own computers, preferably a computer with a webcam and an adequate internet connection for video conferencing.
Year 1:
Autumn term starts on August 28, 2023 and ends on January 14, 2024.
Spring term starts on January 15, 2024 and ends on June 2, 2024.
Year 2:
Autumn term starts on September 2, 2024 and ends on January 19, 2025.
Spring term starts on January 20, 2025 and ends on June 8, 2025.
More information at New at UID
CloseYou do not have to reply to the offer to attend the programme at University Admissions but we at UID still want you to confirm your acceptance to birgitta.sundberg@umu.se as soon as possible - but no later than May 26, 2023.
Also make sure to check all the required documents and materials outlined on the University Admission page (conditionals) and their deadlines, so that you know if you need to submit or bring academic documents before your arrival.
If you decide not to attend the programme, please make sure to decline your offer. You can do this at universityadmissions.se. Log in to your account, go to "Applications" and follow the instructions.
It´s important to decline your offer as soon as you know will not be attending. This makes the place available for students on the waiting list.
CloseYou are most welcome to contact us if you have any questions regarding the programme.
Programme director
Thomas Degn
e-mail: thomas.degn@umu.se
Coordinator for education
Birgitta Sundberg
e-mail: birgitta.sundberg@umu.se
You will receive additional information from central departments at Umeå University. If you have questions regarding this information, please address them to the department in question.
You can always get in contact with all departments at Umeå University through InfoCenter
CloseChecklist for admitted students
Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.
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The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
CloseRecommended arrival times
International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.
Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.
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Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
More about the Orientation this semester.
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Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.
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As a new student, you need to activate your user account approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester in order to, for instance:
If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
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For exchange students and tuition fee paying students
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
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If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.
Get your UmU card
When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:
To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.
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There are three student unions at Umeå University:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
Become a member of a student union!
CloseAccess to Microsoft Office 365
Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id.
Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer
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