WELCOME TO THE COURSE
Welcome to exchange studies at UID and Interaction Design
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CloseAs a new student, you need to activate your user account (your Umu-id) approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
With your user account you can:
If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Install MFA for a more secure login
To increase security and reduce the risk of unauthorised access to your information or account, students must enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to log in to various systems, such as Canvas and the Student Web.
I want to activate my user account and install MFA
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.
CloseRegistration will be done by an administrator when we meet you at the first day of the autumn semester, September 2.
CloseMonday September 2, 2024
Time: 09.00
Schedule will be published in August. Note that the schedule is preliminary until course start.
Note: You are also invited for an information meeting on Friday August 30, before the formal start of the semester. This will not show in the online schedule.
The exchange course package starts with an Information and orientation meeting on Friday August 30 at 10.00 in the Red room (UID) for all exchange students at UID. The meeting will take around 2 hours.
First day of the term and your studies is September 2, 2024 at 09.00. The first day begins with a joint roll-call and introduction in the project studio (UID) for all UID students, followed by course registration. During the first day you will receive important information about the studies and have the opportunity to get to know your fellow students.
Note that Umeå Institute of Design (UID) is located at the Umeå Arts Campus.
We are all asked to keep UID a scent-free environment, to protect anyone with respiratory allergies or similar.
The teaching is planned to be conducted on-campus. Students are expected to bring their own computers, preferably a computer with a webcam and an adequate internet connection for video conferencing.
You will take the same courses as the programme students do at the first semester of the Interaction Design programme. Name of the class is: IxD1.
Semester dates: September 2, 2024 - January 19, 2025.
CloseIf you have questions about the exchange studies, please contact:
International coordinator: Linda Bogren
Questions about the course package, please contact:
Programme director Cindy Kohtala
You will receive additional information from central departments at Umeå University. If you have questions regarding this information, please address them to the department in question.
You can always get in contact with all departments at Umeå University through Infocenter
CloseWelcome to Umeå Institute of Design!
Studying at UID is about more than just academics. It’s about being part of a community that values diversity, creativity, and mutual respect. As an exchange student at UID you will have the opportunity to work with students from all over the world, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences.
We believe in learning from each other, supporting one another, and growing together. This spirit of collaboration is not just confined to projects and courses but extends to every aspect of life at UID. The UID spirit is about pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and striving for excellence. As you embark on your journey at UID, we hope you will embrace this spirit and make it your own.
Learn more a about life at UID and your studies by visiting our website and the UID Student handbook
We look forward to welcoming you to our community and can’t wait to follow your journey here.
CloseChecklist for admitted students
Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.
To the checklist for admitted Students
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The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
CloseRecommended arrival times
International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.
Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.
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Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
More about the Orientation this semester.
CloseWelcome Fair
Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.
CloseGet your UmU card
When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:
To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.
CloseJoin a student union
There are three student unions at Umeå University:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
Become a member of a student union!
CloseAccess to Microsoft Office 365
Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id.
Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer
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