Architecture Programme 300 credits

UMA 2023 Slututställning
I arkitekthögskolans slututställning visas alla studenters arbeten från det femåriga arkitektprogrammet, med särskilt fokus på avgångseleverna i årskurs fem. Vi önskar alla varmt välkomna att ta del av utställningen och se vad studenterna arbetar med.

Image: Mattias Pettersson

About the programme

Do you want to create sustainable, socially just cities and buildings of the future? The Architecture programme at the School of Architecture can be described as being on the borderline between the artistic and the scientific disciplines. The programme is characterized by a consistent focus on sustainability and has an international profile with teachers from all over the world.

International learning environment

Focus on sustainable architecture

Well-equipped and accessible workshops

Programme overview

Architectural design
36%
Architectural history
16%
Architectural technology
14%
Practical studies in Architecture/eligible courses
7%
Perspectives on sustainability
4%
Architectural tools and communication
4%
Urban design and planning
4%
Degree project
15%

While studying

The teaching is largely project-based and aims to integrate theoretical and scientific knowledge with process-oriented and artistic research. Sustainability and resource awareness, as well as experimentation in full-scale construction, are important elements in the education. Umeå School of Architecture is equipped with a wood workshop, laser cutter, 3D printer and computer rooms.

Teaching is in English.

Architecture theory and practical tools

The school is located on the Art Campus by the banks of the Ume River together with, among others, the Academy of Fine Arts, Umeå Institute of Design and Bildmuseet.

The education mainly consists of project work with supervision, in groups or individually. Courses in, among other things, architectural theory, architectural history and technology are combined with project work and run in parallel during the semesters. Our focus is to give you a broad orientation in the subject of architecture and practical tools for analysis, development of concepts and composition, as well as a broad technical knowledge.

Hang out with a student

Are you curious about what it is like to study architecture at the School of Architecture at Umeå University? Join one of our students for a day and you'll find out more.

Your own workplace in the school studio

Many lectures are given by internationally professional architects, artists and researchers. You present your projects with, among other things, models and sketches, and have your own workplace in the school's studio. During the first three years of the education, key concepts, methods and theoretical models are introduced. The starting point gradually shifts from the local, to the regional, to the global. During the two final years, opportunities are given for specialization through different study choices with different specializations.

Courses within the programme

Year 1

Year 2

Architectural Design 2:1
Architectural Technology 2:1
History and Theory of Architecture 2
Tools and Communication in Architecture 2:1
Architectural Design 2:2
Architectural Technology 2:2
Urban Design and Planning 1
Tools and Communication in Architecture 2:2
Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 2

Year 3

Architectural Design 3:1
Architectural Technology 3:1
History and Theory of Architecture 3:1
Urban Design and Planning 2
Architectural Design 3:2
Degree Project
Architectural Technology 3:2
History and Theory of Architecture 3:2
Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 3

Year 4

Architectural Design 1
Architectural Technology 1
Research Methods in Architecture 1
Contemporary Research in Architecture
Elective course
Sustainability in Architectural Practice

Year 5

Architectural Design 2
Architectural Technology 2
Research Methods in Architecture 2
Master Thesis

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Future and career opportunities

The education leads to an architect's degree, which means that you can work as an architect in both the private and public sector. The international character of the programme provides good preparation for working both in Sweden and in the rest of the world.

Common professions:

• Architect
• Consultant
• Project manager

Degree

The education leads to an architect's degree.

Programme director

Carla Collevecchio

Lecturer

+46 90 786 72 16

Apply

Autumn 2025
- Architecture Programme
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Start
  Autumn term 2025
  
  Number of credits
  300 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Length
  5 years
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-P1592
  
  Eligibility
  General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2/level 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2/level 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1/level 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2/level 1a1+1a2 or level 1b.
  
  Selection
  
  Alternative selection: GPA, the Swedish National University Aptitude test (Högskoleprovet) and the Arkitektprovet (Architecture test) in the ratio 34/33/33 percent. Admission to a maximum of one third of the study places is made after a special test that is open to those who apply for the Architecture programme via www.antagning.se or Antagningsservice, R 312, 106 53 Stockholm. The test begins with a home assignment that should be submitted no later than the last day for registration. The test can be downloaded at www.arkitektprovet.se. More information about the test can be found at www.arkitektprovet.se or www.umu.se/arkitekthogskolan/. Please note that it is necessary to make an application at www.antagning.se or have it arrive to Antagningsservice, R 312, 106 53 no later than the application deadline. This is mandatory even for those who submit the home assignments.
  
  Degree
  
  After a completed study programme, the student can apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Architecture in accordance with local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's website). In Swedish, Master of Architecture is called Arkitektexamen.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. 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 118,400
  
  Total fee: SEK 1,184,000
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
  
  Increase your chances with Arkitektprovet
  Arkitektprovet is a test used for selection among eligible applicants. Up to a third of the seats at the Architecture programme are assigned to those who have taken part in Arkitektprovet.
  
  Read more about Arkitektprovet
Autumn 2026
- Architecture Programme
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 16 March 2026
  
  Save education at universityadmissions.se
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Start
  Autumn term 2026
  
  Number of credits
  300 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Length
  5 years
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-P1592
  
  Eligibility
  General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2/level 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2/level 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1/level 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2/level 1a1+1a2 or level 1b.
  
  Selection
  
  Alternative selection: GPA, the Swedish National University Aptitude test (Högskoleprovet) and the Arkitektprovet (Architecture test) in the ratio 34/33/33 percent. Admission to a maximum of one third of the study places is made after a special test that is open to those who apply for the Architecture programme via www.antagning.se or Antagningsservice, R 312, 106 53 Stockholm. The test begins with a home assignment that should be submitted no later than the last day for registration. The test can be downloaded at www.arkitektprovet.se. More information about the test can be found at www.arkitektprovet.se or www.umu.se/arkitekthogskolan/. Please note that it is necessary to make an application at www.antagning.se or have it arrive to Antagningsservice, R 312, 106 53 no later than the application deadline. This is mandatory even for those who submit the home assignments.
  
  Degree
  
  After a completed study programme, the student can apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Architecture in accordance with local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's website). In Swedish, Master of Architecture is called Arkitektexamen.
  
  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 118,400
  
  Total fee: SEK 1,184,000
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
  
  Increase your chances with Arkitektprovet
  Arkitektprovet is a test used for selection among eligible applicants. Up to a third of the seats at the Architecture programme are assigned to those who have taken part in Arkitektprovet.
  
  Read more about Arkitektprovet

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Student

"It’s a bit weird to think that Umeå, a small town in northern Sweden, is that international, but it is that. There are a lot of people from all over the world and I think it’s really great" says architectural student Emma Biondani from Italy.

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