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Industrial Design Umeå University

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BFA On-Campus Full-time 3 years September find out kr963900 per year
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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 160,650

Total fee: SEK 963,900

Course overview

The Bachelor Programme in Industrial Design takes ideas from vision to reality through a creative, life-centred design process. The programme emphasises sustainable, norm-critical design practices that address social and ecological challenges, encouraging students to imagine responsible and resilient futures through design. During the programme, students refine and develop artistic abilities, physical and digital skills, analytical thinking, and critical reflection.


Entry requirements

Eligibility

General entry requirements and approved work samples and approved interview. General entry requirements for bachelor's studies must be submitted no later than supporting documentation deadline for Second admissions round (Autumn).

Selection

The selection process for the Bachelor Programme in Industrial Design is carried out in two steps. First part: The 20-30 applicants with the best work

samples are shortlisted by the recruitment group, onsisting of the programme ccordinator and professional industrial designers. Second part: Applicants who are shortlisted for the second part of the selection process will be contacted for an interview at the Institute od Design in Umeå during one day.


Why study at Umeå University

  • World's most satisfied international students (According to the International Student Barometer 2023, wave 2)
  • Academic Excellence
  • First class facilities
  • Breathtaking nature
  • Highly international
  • City of culture
  • Student support
  • Accommodation
  • Sports minded
  • Education in English


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