Fine Arts - Master Programme

The programme builds on your artistic practice and gives you the opportunity to develop an independent and professional artistic career. The teaching is characterised by the Malmö Art Academy's’ feminist and experimental pedagogy. The pedagogy advocates for a horizontal relationship between students and teachers. This is expressed, among other things, through studio visits that you as a student manage. The discussions are based on where you are in your process. 

You can move freely between different artistic expressions or immerse yourself in a specific technique, with individual guidance from active artists and professors. 

The programme combines individual artistic work with elective courses in embodiment, technique, art history and theory. You will be trained to reflect on, formulate and design your own projects. You will also gain experience of professional presentation through a solo exhibition and an oral presentation. There you will show and discuss your work with an audience and experts. The focus is on creative text work, critical reflection and your ability to work independently as an artist. 

The programme has a distinct international character. Lectures and collaborations with visiting artists, curators and researchers from around the world are part of everyday life at the school, and we also have exchange agreements with art schools in many different countries. 

During your studies, you will work continuously in your own studio. You will be given time and space to develop ideas, test techniques and shape projects that reflect your artistic direction. Individual supervision is combined with elective courses and workshops that stimulate your experimentation and critical thinking. Through supervision, practical experimentation and critical reflection, you will develop your artistic voice and gain a solid foundation for artistic work. 

You will have access to the school's workshops, which are staffed by experienced technicians and teachers who will help you work safely and professionally. There are workshops for: 

• wood 
• metal 
• ceramics 
• analogue and digital photography 
• video and film (16mm), and
• plaster.

Studio work is complemented by courses and workshops in technique, embodiment and theory. The course selection vary and reflect the interests of the students and the ongoing projects of the teachers. This gives you the opportunity to create an education that follows your artistic direction, while supported in trying out new expressions and methods. 

The programme provides space for long-term processes and concrete presentations of art projects, which trains you to plan, implement and communicate your work professionally throughout your education. In connection with your degree, you will present a solo exhibition in one of the school's galleries.

You will leave the programme with a strong artistic identity, independence in your work and the ability to act professionally in the field of art. The programme also prepares you for postgraduate studies and strengthens your position for continued international projects, exhibitions and professional activities as an artist. 

Teaching is largely conducted in English and prepares you for a professional career in art both in Sweden and abroad.

When applying for this programme, you need to submit work samples.

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent.

Selection criteria

Admission exam and interview

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 410,000
First payment: SEK 102,500

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Lund University Global Scholarship Programme

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective  scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA. 

Lund University Global Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarship: Global professionals

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students from certain countries who are applying for select Master's programmes in Sweden.  

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University. Most agreements are intended for Master’s applicants, although certain opportunities may also be available to Bachelor’s students. 

Country-specific scholarships

External scholarships

In addition to scholarships offered by Lund University or through its partner agreements, there are external opportunities. On the page below, you’ll find examples of organisations that may provide financial support for international students from specific countries.  

External scholarships