Master’s degree · Dedicated photography program
Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography
HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design, University of Gothenburg · Göteborg, Sweden
- Award
- Master of Fine Arts with a major in Photography
- Subject
- Fine artFull time
- Format
- On campus2 years
- Price
- SEK 646,000whole program, 2027-28
About this program
Two-year, 120-credit master of fine arts in photography taught in English; selection is by work samples and interview.
- School and department
- HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design, University of GothenburgHDK-Valand
- Subject or specialization
- Fine artRecorded only where the official program page names it as a focus, not for individual modules.
- Teaching language
- English
Qualification and recognition
- Qualification
- Master’s degree
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts with a major in Photography
- Award status
- Accredited academic qualificationAwarded by a degree-granting institution or listed in a national qualifications framework.
- Awarding body
- Not stated on the pages we checked
Structure and schedule
- Duration
- 2 years
- Delivery
- On campusTaught at the listed campus.
- Physical attendance
- Regular physical attendance
- Schedule
- Full time
- Credits
- 120 ECTSCredit systems differ between countries and institutions.
- Teaching location
- HDK-Valand Göteborg
Admissions and portfolio
Portfolio required
- Portfolio
- Assessment of submitted work samples.
- Interview or assignment
- Personal interview.
- Academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree in photography, or other relevant field within art and design, of at least 180 credits or equivalent.
- International applicants
- The institution states that international students may apply
- Intakes
- Autumn 2027
- Deadlines
- Application period 16 Oct 2026 - 15 Jan 2027
Fees
Original currency is authoritative. Each fee keeps its basis (per term, per year, per credit, whole program) and the academic year it applies to and is never converted or added up for you.
| Item | Amount | Applies to | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full education cost, non-EU applicants (autumn 2027 intake)Tuition · mandatory | SEK 646,000whole program, 2027-28 | Other fee category | 31 October 2026Source |
Sources and verification
Sources and how this was checked
Last checked 1 November 2026. Each fact carries a verbatim quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.
Sources (checked 1 November 2026)