When the programme is open for application you apply through our web-based application system by clicking on the "Apply here"-button on this page.
Start your application early! Don’t delay in submitting your application! You may run into trouble if you wait until the last day and your internet connection happens to be down, or you find that your files are in the wrong format. You will not be able to apply once the last date for applications has passed. Keep in mind that your application has to be turned in by 23.59 (Swedish time).
When you have entered the application system:
1. Register by stating your name and e-mail address.
2. Fill in your personal data (including your Swedish civic registration number if you have one).
3. Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
Before uploading your documents, they must be prepared as follows:
- You must scan your original documents. If the document is in colour, scan it in colour.
- Be sure to scan ALL pages in the document, even those that just contain instructions or other information that is not necessarily information about your grades. It must be the complete document and all the pages should be in the same file.
- If you upload copies of original documents, (degree certificates, transcript of records etc.) they must be certified/attested! This means that another person must sign their name, write their name in block letters and provide their telephone number on each document copy you submit. This person, by signing, is certifying that the copy you submit is an exact copy of the original.
- All documents must be in PDF-format.
- Please name the file with content and your name for example: CV_ first name_ family name
The following documents have to be uploaded for your application to be complete:
1. A copy of your passport or national identity card (unless you are a Swedish citizen).
Applicants from non-EU, EEA-country, or Switzerland, need to pay application fee for higher education in Sweden, and if admitted a tuition fee. If you are a citizen in an EU, EEA-country, or Switzerland, you do not have to pay application or tuition fees.
Please upload a copy of your passport/valid national identity card as we need to check your nationality.
If you have a Swedish civic registration number, or Swedish citizenship, you do not need to upload a copy of your passport. Remember to state your Swedish civic registration number when you fill in your personal data.
2. Documentation showing that you meet the general entry requirements for studies at second cycle/advanced level.
- Upload your Bachelor's degree including the transcript of records.
- If you are in your last year of studies please upload a certificate that shows completed and current Courses
- If you do not have the required courses from university studies you can apply for recognition of prior learning (see below).
We only accept documents in English, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian. Regarding documents issued in another language, you must upload the original document along with a translation made by an authorized translator.
Please note that we do not accept print outs from Antagning.se. We do not accept e-mails as certificates
3. Documentation that shows that you meet the specific Entry Requirements.
- English 5 and 6 or the equivalent.
- 5 years of professional experience of artistic activities (copies of contracts, copies of reviews from print publications, links to online publication, copies of signed affidavits from colleagues, collaborators, presenters and/or directors etc. as a complement to your CV). They must be signed and your name and date of birth must be entered on all documents.
We only accept documents in English, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian. Regarding documents issued in another language, you must upload the original document along with a translation made by an authorized translator.
4. Your CV.
Your CV with a description of your education and professional experience in chronological order. The CV must be written in English.
5. A letter of motivation
Answer the following questions:
- Why are you applying for this programme?
- What expectations do you have on the studies?
The letter must be written in English. Sign with name and date of birth. Maximum 2000 words.
6. Biography
Upload a description of relevant professional experience that is in line with your expectations of the education. The biography must be written in English. Maximum 1000 words.
7. A statement on artistic practice
Upload an account of what artistic practice currently means for you. The statement must be written in English. Maximum 1000 words.
8. A proposal for presenting your artistic practice
Upload a proposal for presentation of your artistic practice. The proposal must be written in English. Sign with name and date of birth. Maximum 1000 words.
9. A film of your previous work (maximum length 10 min and 150 Mbit)
Upload a video to a previous job in a maximum of 10 minutes (max 150 Mbit). You may need to resize the video before uploading it.
Read more here about reduce video size and What is a Bitrate.
Please note that we only accept applications and certificates through the application system, not by means of regular post or e-mail.
If you do not have the required courses from university studies you can apply for recognition of prior Learning.
Applying for recognition of prior learning
If you do not meet the general requirements and/or specific requirements you can apply for recognition of prior learning. When you apply for recognition of prior learning you should upload:
- A letter explaining why you think that you will manage the studies even though you do not fulfil the general entry requirements and/or specific entry requirements.
- Signed documents/certificates that confirm your merits/experiences that you refer to in your letter and CV. The documents you upload need to be signed and dated by the person/s that wrote them. We only accept documents on in English, Swedish, Danish or Norwegian. We do not accept e-mails as certificates.
Here you can find more information regarding prior learning/exemption.
Please note that we only accept applications and certificates through the application system, not by means of regular post or e-mail.
Confirmation of your application
When you’ve submitted your application you will receive a confirmation to the e-mail address that you’ve stated. If you don’t receive an confirmation e-mail, you should firstly check your spam filter. If the confirmation e-mail is not there, contact the technical support for the application system by e-mail: support@varbi.com
Technical difficulties with your application?
E-mail: support@varbi.com
Phone: +46 520 580 050 (weekdays at the following times: 08:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:30).