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You can apply to our bachelor's, master's and two year master’s programmes until January 15, 2026.
Research Week 2026
Welcome to Stockholm University of the Arts Research Week on 20–23 January 2026.
New student
We are delighted that you have chosen to study at SKH, welcome! Here we summarize the most important things for you as a new student.
Photo: Eos Karlsson This is SKH
Stockholm University of the Arts, SKH, offers education and research within the fields of Circus, Dance, Film and Media, Opera and Theatre. It is both one of the oldest higher education institutions in Stockholm – and one of the youngest.Events
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Linn Hilda Lamberg’s Making Public – in weakness
Linn Hilda Lamberg’s PhD project "in weakness" will be made public 12 January 2026.
- Tuesday 20 Jan+ 3 other occasions20Jan
Research Week 2026
Welcome to Stockholm University of the Arts Research Week on 20–23 January 2026.
- Wednesday 21 Jan21Jan
Dance Education and Pedagogies in Contemporary Contexts – book launch
Welcome to the digital book launch of the new peer reviewed, golden standard open access edited book Dance Education and Pedagogies in Contemporary Contexts.
The Vice-Chancellor's Christmas speech
2025-12-18Excerpt from Vice-Chancellor Ellen Røed's speech at SKH's Christmas breakfast for staff on 18 December 2025
Artistic research up close
2025-12-17SKH invites you to Research Week 2026, taking place 20–23 January. During four days, research projects across all our subject areas will be presented and discussed, with the aim of exchanging knowledge and experiences between students and researchers.
Creative Collaboration – Study Initiated for Artistic Innovation Office
2025-12-16The work to establish an Innovation Office for artistic higher education institutions in Stockholm has now begun with a preliminary study. The aim is to create a common platform for innovation where music, art, design, media, film, and performing arts meet the business sector, the public sector, and other fields of knowledge to develop new ideas, products, and services.
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International cooperation
International cooperation is an important part of education and research at SKH. Through an active dialogue with external partners and close cooperation with universities around the world, we strengthen the quality of our education and research and give students and staff the possibility to develop.
Targeted study support
At SKH, everyone should be able to study on equal terms and have the same opportunities to conduct their studies regardless of functional variation. If you as a student have a functional variation that affects your ability to study, you are entitled to targeted study support.
Careers
SKH is looking for people who want to contribute to an attractive study, research and working environment. Here you will find job vacancies at SKH, plus links to trade union organisations, information on preferential rights and the criteria for applying for teaching positions.
Exchange studies
SKH welcomes international students to experience academic studies and student life at a university with a variety of educations within the field of art!