The five-year programme in fine art leads to both a Bachelor’s degree (3 years) and a Master’s degree (2 years) and is for those who have not previously studied fine art at university level.
Application
The next round of applications opens in January, 2025.
How to apply
Read more how to apply to the Five-year program in Fine Art.
Timetable for the application process
Important dates for your application.
What to include in your application
Read more about what your application should include.
Application process and interview
Read more about the application process and interviews.
Basic entry requirements for the five-year programme
To be admitted to university-level studies, basic entry requirements is required. The Royal Institute of Art (Kungl. Konsthögskolan) makes some exceptions to the admissions requirements for the five-year programme if an applicant is deemed to meet the qualifying conditions for the education without otherwise having the typical requirements for admission—in other words, is eligible for exemption. To apply via route of exemption submit the documents you want us to look at with your application at universityadmissions.se in order to decide if you are qualified for dispensation. We especially look at language qualifications you will need to be able to follow the programme. You do not need to apply for dispensation. An evaluation of your documents will be done if you pass on in the admission based on your work samples. See special entry requirements below.
Special entry requirements
In addition to basic entry requirements, our courses require special entry requirements. Special entry requirements for our programmes in fine arts is based on an assessment of submitted work samples. Only those who are judged to achieve the level for special entry requirements in the current application round will be reviewed for basic entry requirements (in cases where a manual review needs to be done).
Fees
Studies at the Royal Institute of Art (Kungl. Konsthögskolan) are free of charge for Swedish citizens and citizens of countries in the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
Students who are nationals of a country outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland must pay registration fee when applying and tuition fee for studying. The registration fee is SEK 900 and may be applied toward one or more application choices. Read more here.
The tuition fee at the Royal Institute of Art is currently SEK 347 778 per academic year. Foreign students are to contact the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) to obtain a residence permit for the duration of your studies. The Royal Institute of Art offers no scholarships for the five-year programme in Fine Art.
About the programme
Read more about the Fine Art programs.
