Universum is a building at the Campus of Umeå University, which contains the auditorium Aula Nordica, the offices of the student unions, a dining hall, a cafeteria and group study rooms. The building is owned by the Government-owned property company Akademiska Hus. The first phase of the construction was completed in 1970. The auditorium extension was drafted by Arkinova Architects and was constructed in 1996-97. In September, 2006, Universum was reinaugurated after a major renovation.