Architecture Programme

About this programme

Do you want to create sustainable, socially just cities and buildings for the future? The Architecture programme at Umeå School of Architecture is a practice-based study engaging in both artistic and scientific disciplines. The programme is characterized by a consistent focus on sustainability and has an international profile with teachers from all over the world. 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. 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. 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.