Master's Programme in Fine Arts 120 credits

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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 2026
- Master's Programme in Fine Arts
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Start
  Autumn term 2026
  
  Number of credits
  120 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Length
  2 years
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-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 6/level 2.
  
  Selection
  
  Selection 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.
  
  Degree
  
  After completing the training program, students may on application obtain a Master of Fine Arts in accordance with local qualification description.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 02 March 2026. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As 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
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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.

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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.

Autumn 2026
- Later part, Master's Programme in Fine Arts
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Start
  Autumn term 2026
  
  Number of credits
  120 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Length
  2 years
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-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.
  
  Degree
  
  After completing the training program, students may on application obtain a Master of Fine Arts in accordance with local qualification description.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2026. The late application period opens on 15 July 2026 if there are seats available. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As 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
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
Spring 2027
- Later part, Master's Programme in Fine Arts
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2026
  
  Save education at universityadmissions.se
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Start
  Spring term 2027
  
  Number of credits
  120 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Length
  2 years
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-S1007
  
  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 6/level 2.
  
  Selection
  
  Sökande till senare del av program antas i följande prioritetsordning: 1. Studenter som anmält sig till samma program, inriktning, studieort där tidigare anmält studieavbrott finns registrerat i Ladok 2. Studenter som antagits och registrerats på termin 1 och fått tillgodoräkna minst en termins studier på aktuellt programtillfälle 3. Övriga studenter som avbrutit studierna på samma program, inriktning, studieort utan att meddela avbrott 4. Övriga behöriga sökande Inom ovanstående grupper sker meritvärdering till termin 2 på program enligt samma regler som för urval vid antagning till termin 1 på programmet. Meritvärderingen till övriga terminer görs med hänsyn till uppnådda högskolepoäng i statlig högskoleutbildning per sista anmälningsdag.
  
  Degree
  
  After completing the training program, students may on application obtain a Master of Fine Arts in accordance with local qualification description.
  
  Application
  The online application opens 15 September 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As 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
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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