OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts in Design (MFA Child Culture Design Specialization)
Pioneering two-year MFA program training designers in play equipment, participatory children's public architecture, toy ethics, and inclusive social design based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Design (180 ECTS) or equivalent
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Design portfolio and personal letter of intent regarding child perspective
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Unique international specialization dedicated to children's play, spaces, and rights
- Application fee
- 900 SEK
- Tuition / joining costs
- 312,000 SEK per year (international)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design (University of Gothenburg) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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