New campus plan for the development of Umeå Arts Campus
NEWS
The University Board has decided on a campus plan for Umeå Arts Campus, effective from 1 July 2025 until further notice. This new vision document is intended to guide the physical development of Umeå Arts Campus based on the site’s unique characteristics.
The aim is to create a vibrant, sustainable, and attractive area for students, staff, and visitors. The campus plan will support the continued development of the site’s distinctive qualities, including the river landscape, architecture, arts education, and public attractions. This includes enabling the integration of the campus area into Umeå’s urban development, preserving and enhancing architectural and environmental values, and strengthening recreational opportunities. Umeå University and the property owner will also establish a joint sustainability initiative.
The themes of the campus plan are:
A unique, vibrant, sustainable, and attractive campus
Sustainable provision of premises
Shared sustainability focus
The planning process began in February 2024. The working group gathered information through meetings with Umeå Municipality, workshops, interviews, and site visits. Feedback from internal university stakeholders, student unions, and trade unions has been taken into account as far as possible to reflect the perspectives and needs of the organisation.
Umeå University is committed to the long-term development of its campus environments. Previously decided plans include the Campus plan for the main campus (2015) and the Campus plan for Norrland University Hospital in Umeå (2017).
