Master's Programme in Fine Arts

As a student, you will get a good insight into and understand the role of art in today's society and its evolution. Moreover, you practise your ability to analyze, debate and write about art from a critical point of view. Focus is on your own individual artistic expression. In this master's programme, you will deepen these abilities and devote even more time to your own artistic work.

The education focuses on the student's individual needs and reflects the creative diversity of contemporary art practice and the critical discourse. During studies at Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, students acquire practical, technical and theoretical competence. They are encouraged to debate and to write about visual art and other subjects of interest. Together with the school's international team of teachers, the students investigate the role of art practice in our society. They train their abilities to critically analyse thoughts and ideas in the field of visual art.

We teach and research the fields of language, religion, history, archaeology, philosophy, history of ideas, art, literature, ethnology, media and culture.

Formally established in 1965, Umeå University is a comprehensive university covering research and education in medicine, science and technology, social sciences, arts and humanities, and educational sciences. Our cohesive campus environment enables a dynamic and open culture with a strong sense of community. As a knowledge-driven organisation, Umeå University strives to provide students and staff with unique opportunities for learning and development – whilst simultaneously serving society with new knowledge and creative citizens.