Overview
Key facts
The Master’s Programme in Architecture and Urban Design at the Umea University is characterized by a consistent focus on sustainability and has an exploratory and experimental profile with teachers from all over the world.
The School of Architecture is situated on the Arts Campus – a creative environment with workshops and infrastructure for production and making, together with the Art- and Design School, the incubator Sliperiet and Bildmuseet. The Master's Programme in Architecture and Urban Design is built up by studios with different thematic orientations. You will work with the exploration of new fields of knowledge related to architecture and urban planning in a learning environment like a laboratory.
- Focus on sustainability
- All instruction in English
- Experimental methods
Career opportunities
The programme leads to a Master of Fine Arts, which means you can work with architecture and urban planning in both the private and public sectors. The international character provides good preparation for work in Sweden as well as in the rest of the world. Good conditions for those who want to do research on the subject are also to be found here.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning
- Architectural Technology, Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Theory and History of Architecture and Urban
- Preparatory Architecture and Urban Design Project for Master's Thesis
- Preparatory Research in Architectural Technology for Master's Thesis
- Preparatory Research in Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Design for Master's Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture Design Urban Planning View 13 other Masters in Architecture in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor´s degree of at least 180 ECTS with a main field of study in Architecture and submitted work samples/portfolio.
- English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6.
Tuition Fee
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International
9125 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9125 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
- Application fee SEK900
- Tuition fee, first instalment SEK93,600
- Total fee SEK374,400
Living costs for Umeå
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.