Sweden Fine Arts and Design Schools and Programs

Gerlesborg School of Fine Art
Visiting Address: Hamburgsund, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 523 517 10, Fax: +46 523 516 40

Summary
Founded in the year 1944, The Gerlesborg School of Fine Art is situated in Swedish West coast - between Oslo and Gothenburg. The various course programs offered by the School include training for fine art, Continuous training for artists and other stakeholders, and various other masters’ degree course programs. The school does not offer any online course.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Göteborg University - School of Design and Crafts
Mailing Address: Box 131, 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden
Visiting Address: Kristinelundsgatan 6-8, Göteborg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 31 786 00 00, Fax: +46 31 7864888

Summary
Founded in the year 1848, The Göteborg University - School of Design and Crafts is more popularly known as HDK. The students, who complete various undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate course programs from this school, get an opportunity to make their career as artists, craftsmen and designers. The college has recently introduced various PhD programs.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Göteborg University - School of Photography and Film
Mailing Address: Box 141, 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden
Visiting Address: Storgatan 43, Göteborg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 31/786 18 31, Fax: +46 31/786 18 37

Summary
The Göteborg University - School of Photography and Film offers a wide array of bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs in the various subjects areas associated with the field of photography. The students must have completed a university degree in photography in order to get enrolled in the master’s degree programs offered by the school.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Göteborg University - Valand School of Fine Arts
Mailing Address: PO Box 132, 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden
Visiting Address: Vasagatan 50, Göteborg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 31786 51 00, Fax: +46 31786 51 19

Summary
Founded in the year 1865, The Göteborg University - Valand School of Fine Arts is a part of the Faculty of Arts of the Göteborg University. As per the current statistics, almost one hundred students are enrolled in the various course programs offered by the school. There are two types of master’s degree programs offered by the school – one is of a five year duration period while the other is for two years.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Karlstad University - Ingesund College of Music
Visiting Address: Universitetsgatan 2, Karlstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 54 700 10 00, Fax: +46 54 700 14 60

Summary
Located in Arvika in West Värmland, the Karlstad University - Ingesund College offers a wide range of music courses in a variety of fields at all levels that include pre-primary, primary, secondary, and upper secondary. The college also offers extra-curricular music classes for its students. Various teacher education programs are also available.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Konstfack - University College of Arts, Crafts and Design
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3601, 126 27, Hägersten, Sweden
Visiting Address: LM Ericssons väg 14, Hägersten, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 450 41 00, Fax: +46 8 450 41 29

Summary
The Konstfack - University College of Arts, Crafts and Design is one of the largest universities in Sweden in its specialization. There are almost nine hundred students currently enrolled in the various course programs offered by the university. Programs are available at all levels, including undergraduate course programs, graduate programs, and even master’s level programs.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Luleå University of Technology - Piteå School of Music
Mailing Address: Box 744, 941 28, Piteå, Sweden
Visiting Address: Snickargatan 20, Piteå, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 911 726 00, Fax: +46 911 726 10

Summary
Founded in the year 1950, the Luleå University of Technology - Piteå School of Music got the status of university in the year 1978. The school is located in Piteå. As per the current statistics, there are almost eight hundred students studying in the various course programs offered by the school of music. The courses are conducted through various master classes, recitals and lectures.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Lund University - Malmö Academy of Music
Mailing Address: Box 8203, 200 41, Malmö, Sweden
Visiting Address: Ystadvägen 25, Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 40 32 54 50, Fax: +46 40 32 54 60

Summary
Located in Malmo, Sweden, the Lund University - Malmö Academy of Music offers a large number of music courses designed for performers as well as music teachers. The institute holds a number of exchange programs for its students and also holds concerts for local music lovers.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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National Academy of Mime and Acting
Mailing Address: Box 20044, 104 60, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Allhelgonagatan 4, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 556 093 00, Fax: +46 8 702 95 80

Summary
The National Academy of Mime and Acting is based in Sweden and offers courses on mime and acting. Continuation courses for acting are also available for a number of different subjects. Prospective students are chosen based on their performance during a series of special auditions.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Mailing Address: Box 27711, 115 91, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Valhallavägen 105, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 16 18 00, Fax: +46 8 664 14 24

Summary
The Royal College of Music in Stockholm is based in Sweden and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in music as well as a number of music-related study programs. The college also holds concerts on a regular basis for a number of different genres of music.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Royal University College of Fine Arts
Mailing Address: Box 163 15, 103 26, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Flaggmansvägen 1, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 614 40 00, Fax: +46 8 679 86 26

Summary
The Royal University College of Fine Arts is based in Sweden and offers a wide range of courses in fine arts and design, including undergraduate, graduate, supplementary, and guest study programs. The college also runs a number of workshops, most of which are geared towards people with disabilities.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Umeå University - Academy of Fine Arts
Visiting Address: Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 90 786 68 64, Fax: +46 90 786 66 87

Summary
Based in Umeå in Sweden, the Umeå University - Academy of Fine Arts was started in 1987 in an old factory. The Academy offers a Master in Fine Arts program, which covers five years of training. The academy also has a number of postgraduate courses.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Umeå University - Umeå Institute of Design
Visiting Address: Östra Strandgatan 30, Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 90 786 69 96, Fax: +46 90 786 66 97

Summary
Umeå University - Umeå Institute of Design was established in the year 1989 as an educational institution dedicated exclusively to training students in the field of industrial design. The institution has established a close relationship with the local industries. It is located in a modern building that has been equipped with the latest equipment and technology being used currently in the industries.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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University College of Dance
Mailing Address: Box 27043, 102 51, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Brinellvägen 58, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 459 05 00, Fax: +46 8 459 05 10

Summary
University College of Dance is the only institution of its kind offering students in Sweden a chance to learn dance and its related fields. The institution offers training to students in fields such as Dance Performance, Choreography, Neo Circus, Dance Therapy, and Dance Pedagogy. The instructors are highly innovative and use both traditional as well as modern techniques encouraging students to bring out their creative best.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre
Mailing Address: P.O Box 27090, 102 51, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Valhallavägen 189, 115 53, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 55 57 20 00, Fax: +46 8 55 57 20 05

Summary
University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre is a national institution of higher education that was established in the year 1970. The institution offers students various programs that can earn them a Diploma in Performing Arts and Media. The students are trained to give them the confidence and skills necessary to start their professional careers soon after successfully graduating from the institution.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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University College of Music Education in Stockholm
Mailing Address: Box 26164, 100 41, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 6110502, Fax: +46 8 6115261

Summary
University College of Music Education in Stockholm, the Stockholms Musikpedagogiska Institut was established in the year 1960. It imparts training in Music and related fields as well as provides training to teachers in speech and communication. It is a rather small institution with small class-sizes ensuring that students get quality education with personalized attention.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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University College of Opera, Stockholm
Visiting Address: Teknikringen 35, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Telephone: +46 8 545 810 60, Fax: +46 8 545 810 61

Summary
University College of Opera, Stockholm, Operahögskolan i Stockholm has a history dating back to the year 1772 when the Royal Opera was established by King Gustavus III. It was however formally established in 1968 as a University college. The institution has highly talented, experienced experts as instructors who offer quality education to the students, inspiring them to become highly successful.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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