UID launches international bachelor’s in industrial design

Design tomorrow at one of Europe's leading design schools

UID is inviting prospective designers to develop their skills within an international, creative environment focused on sustainable design practices. The programme is shaped to take ideas from vision to reality through a creative, people-centred design process. Small class sizes foster a tight-knit community that benefits from cultural diversity and collaborative learning.

"By offering the programme in English, we have not only expanded our potential student base but also taken the opportunity to reimagine our curriculum. This includes new content such as interaction design, service design, design research, and a strong sustainability perspective, ensuring our students are well-equipped to tackle contemporary design challenges," says Eva-Lena Bäckström, programme director.

Industry-integrated learning experience

Students develop their concepts through traditional sketching and prototyping techniques, alongside hands-on experience in well-equipped workshops and digital labs. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills forms the foundation of the UID educational experience.

A cornerstone of the programme is its practical approach, with students engaging in collaborative projects with business partners, public sector organisations, and authorities. These real-world challenges span diverse areas including digital solutions, medical equipment, and industrial applications. The programme’s strong links with industry, including a ten-week internship, enhance graduates' employability.

Exploration and individual pathways

The programme embraces a philosophy of exploration, experimentation, and play, allowing students to forge their own paths as designers. Professional industrial designers guide students in developing research-based, norm-critical approaches that challenge existing systems and conventions within the field.

"We believe in nurturing individuality and critical thinking, enabling our students to become agents of change in the design world," says Per Sihlén, lecturer.