The Arts Campus consists of the Academy of Fine Arts, the Institute of Design, the School of Architecture, Bildmuseet and Curiosum. It is a unique environment for research, education and events within architecture, design and art. The Arts Campus was inaugurated in May 2012.
At the Arts Campus there is also a library, UB Arts Campus, located between the three schools and Bildmuseet, and next to the restaurant. The library is aimed at students, researchers and lecturers at the three artistic schools but is also open to the public. The library books, journals and electronic resources are oriented towards contemporary art, architecture and design.
You can turn to Infocenter no matter what questions you have regarding the university. You find them in a building called Universum at the main Campus. Several of the service departments at the university have drop in hours when you can get in touch with them. To find out their visiting hours.
If you have problems with your e-mail, wireless internet, user account etc, Servicedesk can help you. Here you find answers to the most frequently asked questions. Look them through to see if you find the answer to your problem, if not contact Servicedesk by calling or filling out the request form.
If you feel that you would like to talk to someone regarding your health, the Student Health Service is the place to turn to. There is no physician working there but you can get supportive, motivational or advisory counselling with a curator or a nurse.
In the Administration building, on the 2nd floor, where you also go if you have a pre-booked appointment, you find Aurora, a bright and quiet room for rest and recovery.
During drop-in hours at Infocenter you can get shorter advice and make appointments for counselling with a nurse and/or a social counsellor.
As an enrolled student or as a PhD student, you can apply for individual support in connection with your studies. Contact one of the coordinators at Umeå University if you are in need of support due to your handicap. On Umeå University's website you may find more information about studying with disabilities and available support.
If you feel that you would like to improve your writing skills and/or to get useful tips and advise in making presentations etc, ARC in the University Library can help you. They have walk-in service at certain days and hours but you can also book an appointment. They also offer interesting lectures.
As an enrolled student at Umeå Academy of Fine Arts you have the right to apply for study leave if you feel that you want to take a break in your studies. The decision is taken by the faculty board or equivalent. Guaranteed admission after a study break is only approved in special circumstances such as social and/or medical reasons. Examples of such could be child care, military or civic service or student union mission. If guaranteed admission is rejected the student must, at the resumption of studies, apply to enter the later part of the programme. Approval of such re-entry is subject to availability. Notification of resumption of studies after a study break is to be submitted no later than 15 April for the autumn term and 15 October for the spring term.
