Graduate Education

Graduate studies comprise the equivalent of 80 weeks (two years) of full-time work for a master's degree, or 160 weeks (four years) of full-time work for a doctoral degree. These studies include the equivalent of 20 weeks of full-time work on the master's thesis, or 80 weeks of work on the doctoral thesis. The rest of a student's time is devoted to graduate courses and project work.

Master's in Human Computer Interaction

Information technology is being introduced into more and more devices at an ever increasing rate. For such IT-artifacts to be efficient and effective an understanding is needed of the way in which humans interact with technology. The master's programme in human-computer interaction consist of studies in both informatics and computer science combined with relevant research areas such as interaction design, cognitive science and product design.

The programme provides a solid background for work in areas where interaction between people and information technology is a central theme. The education provides the student with the competence necessary to perform practical and research work in analysis, design and development of IT-artifacts in the international market.

After graduating from the programme the student will be able to perform user studies, evaluate the usability of IT-artifacts, asses the effects of their implementation and participate in the development of new artifacts. Students work in groups with people from different disciplines and backgrounds.

Below are some useful links:

See International Office at Umeå University, the link "Study at Umeå University" for more information.

Info. on Master's Programs at Umeå University
and some additional info. on practical matters.