Master's Programme in Fine Arts 120 credits
About the programme
Umeå Academy of Fine Arts is a part of the Arts Campus. Since 2012 you can find us in new, modern premises, beautifully located by Umeå river. As a student you will get a good insight to and understanding for the role of art in today's society and how it has evolved over time. Moreover, you practise your ability to analyze, debate and write about art from a critical point of view. Focus is on your own individual artistic expression. In the master programme you deepen these abilities and you devote even more time to your own artistic work.
We have every year a large number of applicants of which 15-20 stdents are admitted to each programme. In total there are approximately 75 students at the school. Apart from our Bachelor's and Master's programme in Fine Arts we usually offer one or more summer courses each year.
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Autumn 2025
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Master's Programme in Fine Arts
HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
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StartAutumn term 2025
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-K8020
Eligibility Bachelor´s degree in Fine Arts or equivalent, approved work samples as well as approved project description and interview. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.SelectionSelection among qualified applicants is based on submitted work samples/portfolio and interview. Application is made in two steps. Step 1: Apply via universityadmissions.se. Step 2: Upload your work samples via the link which will be available on the school's website, art.umu.se when the application opens.
DegreeAfter completing the training program, students may on application obtain a Master of Fine Arts in accordance with local qualification description.
ApplicationApplication deadline was 03 March 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 197,850
Total fee: SEK 791,400
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Autumn 2026
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Master's Programme in Fine Arts
HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 19 January 2026Show more Show less
StartAutumn term 2026
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-K8020
EligibilityBachelor´s degree in Fine Arts or equivalent, approved work samples as well as approved project description and interview. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
SelectionSelection among qualified applicants is based on submitted work samples/portfolio and interview. Application is made in two steps. Step 1: Apply via universityadmissions.se. Step 2: Upload your work samples via the link which will be available on the school's website, art.umu.se when the application opens.
DegreeAfter completing the training program, students may on application obtain a Master of Fine Arts in accordance with local qualification description.
ApplicationThe online application opens 19 January 2026 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 02 March 2026.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 197,850
Total fee: SEK 791,400
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How to apply
Apply online via universityadmissions.se
You apply to our programmes and courses via universityadmissions.se – the official website for higher education applications in Sweden. There, you can track your application, check that your documents have been registered, and log in to find our your admission results.
Late applications
Admissions to most programmes and courses typically close after the final application deadline. However, some programmes and courses may still accept late applications if seats are available. These are marked “Open for late application” on universityadmissions.se. Please note that late applications are not guaranteed to be reviewed.
More about application and admission
Later part of programme
If you have completed courses equivalent to at least the first semester of a program, you can apply for admission to a later part of the program.
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Autumn 2025
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Later part, Master's Programme in Fine Arts
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
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StartAutumn term 2025
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-S1022
Eligibility Applicants must meet the general and specific entry requirements for semester one of the programme and have passed courses corresponding to the previous semesters of the programme applied for.DegreeAfter completing the training program, students may on application obtain a Master of Fine Arts in accordance with local qualification description.
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 197,850
Total fee: SEK 791,400
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Autumn 2026
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Later part, Master's Programme in Fine Arts
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 16 March 2026Show more Show less
StartAutumn term 2026
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-S1022
Eligibility Applicants must meet the general and specific entry requirements for semester one of the programme and have passed courses corresponding to the previous semesters of the programme applied for.DegreeAfter completing the training program, students may on application obtain a Master of Fine Arts in accordance with local qualification description.
ApplicationThe online application opens 16 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 197,850
Total fee: SEK 791,400
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How to apply for later part
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