Umeå Institute of Design is part of Umeå University and offers English-taught programs in Industrial Design and Advanced Product Design. The three-year BFA combines foundational study with studio projects and a ten-week internship, while the two-year MFA develops advanced product work through project-based study and engagement with industrial partners.
Across the programs, students use digital and physical technologies and consider social and environmental contexts. Related master's options include Interaction Design and Transportation Design, and admission is based on a portfolio.