Life at UID
At UID, students build friendships and a professional network that last. The UID way values openness, inclusion and collaboration. It is a place to grow, as a designer and as a human.
Set by the Ume River at Umeå University’s Arts Campus, the school is a lively, creative hub where people meet, make and learn together.
You will be part of an international community with students from 30+ countries represented at any given time. The scale is personal, the spirit is supportive, and the exchange of ideas is constant.
Belong, make and learn together. Collaboration is how ideas become real at UID.
Welcome to the Umeå Institute of Design community. Here, you will encounter new cultures, unlock your creativity and challenge assumptions in a setting that encourages care, curiosity and respect.
Industry-like design studios
All programmes reside in industry-like design studios, where each student has an individual workspace. The shared spaces - workshops, computer labs, painting rooms, libraries - build innovative learning environments defined by a collaborative spirit.
Student life
Experience a close-knit community that embraces ingenuity, diversity, values critical thinking and encourages self-discovery.
Arts Campus
Sitting on the banks of the Ume River, the vibrant Arts Campus is located just a stone's throw away from the Umeå city centre.
Facilities
Since its inception in 1989, UID has gained a reputation as a dynamic environment offering exceptional possibilities for creative studies.
Experience Umeå
In Umeå, nature always serves as an inspiration, with a sun that barely sets in the summer and cold snowy winters.
Latest update: 2026-02-19