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).
You apply to the programme in two steps
1. Apply to the programme via universityadmissions.se
Last day for application: 16 January 2023
Please note! Choose “Autumn 2023” for your search!
For the specific entry requirement of at least 5 years of professional experience of artistic activities, please upload documents to verify the requirements. You can upload copies of contracts, copies of reviews from print publications, links to online publications, copies of signed affidavits from colleagues, collaborators, presenters and/or directors etc. They must be signed and dated and your name and date of birth must be entered on all documents
2. Submit your work samples via Varbi (accordning to instructions below).
Last day to submit work sample via Varbi: 16 January 2023.
Other important dates for your application
- 1 February 2023: Supporting documentation deadline.*
- 1 February 2023: Last day to pay the application fee, or prove that you are not required to pay the fees (read more under Application and tuition fees below)
- 30 March 2023: Admission results published on My pages on universityadmissions.se.
*Deadline for Diploma of Bachelor’s Degree and transcript of records for you who are currently studying the last term of your Bachelor’s Programme, is by the time for registration.
Instructions on how to submit your work samples* via Varbi
* Please read below which type of documentation and/or files that is required for the programme you have applied to
When you have entered Varbi:
- Register by stating your name and e-mail address.
- Fill in your personal data.
- 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.
- All documents must be in PDF-format.
- Please name the document/file with content and your name for example: CV_ first name_ family name
Send in the following via Varbi:
1. Your CV.
Your CV with a description of your education and professional experience in chronological order. The CV must be written in English.
2. 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 1000 words.
3. 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 500 words.
4. A statement on your artistic field
Upload an account of how you currently identify and experience your artistic field. The statement must be written in English. Maximum 1000 words.
5. A proposal for presenting your artistic practice
Upload a proposal for a presentation of your artistic practice. The proposal must be written in English. Sign with name and date of birth. Maximum 1000 words.
6. A film of your previous work (maximum length 10 min and 150 Mbit)
Upload a video of previous artistic work: maximum 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 Bitrate.
Please note that we only accept applications and certificates through the application system, not by means of regular post or e-mail.
Confirmation that you have submitted your work samples via Varbi
When you've submitted your work samples you will receive a confirmation to the e-mail address that you’ve stated. If you don’t receive a confirmation e-mail, you should first check your spam filter. If the confirmation e-mail is not there, contact Varbi's technical support.
E-mail: support@varbi.com
Phone: +46 520 580 050 (weekdays 08:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:30).