Umeå School of Architecture

Umeå School of Architecture (abbreviated UMA) was founded in 2009 as the fourth academic school in Sweden to provide a professional degree in architecture. It is part of Umeå University.

Umeå School of Architecture
UMA
Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet
TypePublic
Established2009
Parent institution
Umeå University
RectorMikael Henningsson
Academic staff
30
Students260
Location
Umeå, Sweden
CampusUrban
AffiliationsNordic Baltic Architecture Academy (NBAA)
WebsiteUmeå School of Architecture
Aerial View of Umeå Arts Campus, with Umeå School of Architecture to the right. Photo: Bergslagsbild
Study space at the school, viewing east towards the Öbacka park.

The five-year architectural programme started in fall 2009 at provisionary premises in central Umeå, but subsequently moved to a new building designed by Danish architect firm Henning Larsen Architects,[1] close to the Umeå Institute of Design and the Umeå Academy of Fine Arts at the Umeå Arts Campus.[2] Master's degree programs started in the autumn of 2010. All education is in English.

Programmes

The School offers a five-year programme in Architecture.[3]

Students with an undergraduate qualification from another institution can join the programme in year four and earn a Master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design.[4]

See also

Sources
  1. Article about the School at Contractdesign.com Checked June 27, 2013
  2. Article about Umeå Arts Campus Checked February 23, 2010
  3. "Architecture programme". Umeå School of Architecture - architecture programme. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  4. "Master's Programme in Architecture and Urban Design". Umeå School of Architecture. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
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