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Dacapo Mariestad: Degree Programs, Scholarships & Research Guide
Located on Lake Vänern in Mariestad, Dacapo Mariestad is Sweden's renowned higher education and research center for traditional building conservation, sustainable craft science, and landscape architecture, operated in close academic partnership with the University of Gothenburg. It pioneers ecological building crafts, historic masonry restoration, and garden conservation.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master in Conservation and Traditional Building Crafts (with Gothenburg University)
Two-year master's curriculum conducted in Mariestad's dedicated workshops exploring historic lime mortars, traditional log timbering, historic roofing, and heritage ethics.
Craft Sciences & Traditional Material Degradation Doctoral Fellowship
Four-year salaried doctoral research fellowship in craft science exploring tacit artisanal knowledge, historical timber decay, and ecological preservation methodologies.
Dacapo Historic Gardens & Heirloom Plant Conservation Project
Field research project conducted in historic West Swedish estates documenting 18th-century gardening techniques, historical orchard preservation, and heritage cultivar propagation.
National Heritage Board (Riksantikvarieämbetet) Restoration Practicum
Sixteen weeks of hands-on workplace restoration training working on medieval churches, historic manor houses, and timber monuments across southern Sweden.
Dacapo Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Bio-Based Building Conservation Materials
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship testing vapor-permeable insulation, linseed oil binders, and bio-based coatings for energy retrofit of historical buildings.
Universitetslektor (Senior Lecturer) in Traditional Building Crafts & Architecture
Permanent senior faculty position leading studio and workshop instruction in timber construction, historic joinery, and conservation theory.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in conservation science, architecture, landscape planning, or craft sciences.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Recognized Master's degree (minimum 120 ECTS credits) in craft science, conservation, or cultural heritage satisfying Swedish third-cycle requirements.
- Language proficiency
- Swedish upper secondary school English 6 (IELTS Academic 6.5) and Swedish 3/TISUS for Swedish-medium craft workshops.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Statement of intent detailing conservation craft background, portfolio of restoration projects, and academic CV.
- Application fee
- SEK 900 for non-EU/EEA students applying through University Admissions Sweden (SEK 0 for Swedish YH portals).
- Required documentation
- Certified degree certificates, official transcripts with grading rubric, portfolio of practical work, and copy of passport.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Under Swedish higher education regulations, Swedish, EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens study 100% tuition-free and are eligible for state CSN study allowances and loans. Non-EU/EEA international students pay tuition between SEK 65,000 and SEK 90,000 per academic year depending on the craft workshop and university partner regulations.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Dacapo Mariestad:
Dr. Gunnar Almevik
Professor of Craft Science & Cultural Heritage Conservation · Craft science, Vernacular architecture, Historical building techniques, Sensory documentation
Dr. Tina Westerlund
Associate Professor in Garden Conservation and Horticultural Crafts · Historic gardens, Garden craft science, Plant propagation, Heritage landscape maintenance
Dr. Karl-Magnus Melin
Senior Lecturer in Historical Carpentry and Timber Framing · Timber framing, Historic carpentry tools, Axe hewing techniques, Medieval roof trusses
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Dacapo Mariestad documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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