Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design & Material-Led Practice

Two-year master's exploring critical design, circular materials, social design, spatial interventions, and sustainable production in Gothenburg.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design or Architecture (180 ECTS)
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Digital portfolio of 5-10 design projects and 1,000-word project plan
Recommendation letters: Two recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Tuition-free for EU/EEA citizens; Axel Adler scholarship eligible for non-EU
Application fee: SEK 900 for non-EU
Tuition / joining costs: SEK 0 EU / SEK 265,000 non-EU per year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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