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Master's programmes at HDK-Valand

Discover your artistic voice at HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design, University of Gothenburg. Our Master’s programmes combine artistic practice with critical reflection, experimentation and research, in a vibrant international community.

Our MFA programmes

We offer 9 international Master’s programmes in design, fine art, film, photography, and craft. Applications open in October 2026.

MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Film
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Child Culture Design
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Craft, Jewellery Art
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Fine Art
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Design
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Craft, Ceramic Art
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Photography
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Embedded Design
MFA Programme in Gothenburg
Craft, Textile Art

Tuition and scholarships

Students from outside the EU/EEA who are required to pay tuition fees can apply for scholarships. These may cover part or all of the tuition cost. The University of Gothenburg also provides links to external scholarship providers.

Scholarships for fee-paying students
A scholarship can help cover the costs of your studies at the University of Gothenburg. On these pages you will find…

Related content

Here you will find articles, films and features connected to our programmes – from our digital graduation platform to insights into the work of our students.

News – 1 June 2026
What if Gothenburg could feed itself?
Climate change, biodiversity loss and fragile global supply chains are raising urgent questions about the future of food…
Design that Shapes the Future
Master Students in Fine Art Raise Major Social Issues
News – 26 May 2026
Darkness takes its place in sustainable urban development
How can we create safe urban environments without pushing aside the darkness that nature depends on? The University of…
GRADUATION 2025
Explore This Year’s Graduation Projects
Navigate to video: A Glimpse Into HDK-Valand – Art, Research and Collaboration
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A Glimpse Into HDK-Valand – Art, Research and Collaboration
News – 26 March 2026
Lennart Nilsson’s archive to open for research and public access
The University of Gothenburg has been funded 1.3 million SEK by the Hasselblad Foundation to take over the extensive archive…

Alumni portraits

What is it like to study a Master’s programme at HDK-Valand – and where can it take you? Meet some of our former students and read about their experiences during the programme and their careers after graduation.

Marilen wants to feel a connection to the material
The metal workshop is the right place for Daniel
In Jelizaveta’s jewellery art, it’s the material that creates the meaning
Reyhaneh invites the exhibition visitor to participation
Radost has never doubted her choice - to design for children's play
Vanessa Fernandez’s Professional Role Was Formed in Steneby
Stefano has created his own space for spontaneity and playfulness
Helena is a Textile Artist Who Creates Contexts
Emotions and microsociology in focus when Majse creates film
At HDK-Valand, Ellen’s passion for aesthetics took centre stage
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