Program Overview

MFA Programme in Applied Arts and Design, Wood Oriented Furniture Design

The Master's programme in Applied Arts and Design challenges how you perceive materials and space with two specializations: wood-oriented furniture design and metal art. You will develop critical perspectives in relation to society and current debates while pursuing your own projects. If you specialize in wood-oriented furniture design, you will engage in a hands-on and explorative design process through craft and material and be encouraged to reflect on your future role as a designer interacting with the user's needs.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: K2TIK-MÖFS
• Duration: 2 years
• Credits: 120 credits (ECTS)
• Study Pace: 100%
• Time: Day
• Location: Bengtsfors
• Study Form: Campus
• Language: English
• Duration: 31 Aug 2026 - 4 Jun 2028
• Application Period: 16 Oct 2025 - 15 Jan 2026
• Application Code: GU-50004

Tuition

• Full Education Cost: 638 000 SEK
• First Payment: 159 500 SEK
• No Fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders, and exchange students.

Programme Structure and Content

The programme is project-based, and requires a high degree of autonomy, independence, and self-motivation. Projects are formulated together with your professor and supported by individual tutoring, theory, and seminars.

Who Should Apply?

Are you interested in how furniture design can contribute to sustainability issues? To society? Do you want to explore the possibilities of yourself as a designer? Do you want to investigate the possibilities of wood as material? Are you always thinking about how the furniture you use could be better? If you want to hone your design skills by experimenting with wood and different techniques, then apply for the master's programme in Applied Arts and Design specializing in wood-oriented furniture design.

Prerequisites and Selection

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or equivalent of at least 180 credits, and approved work samples.
• The work samples should demonstrate artistic and technical ability, both of which are necessary to fully benefit from the programme.
• Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Portfolio

Portfolio guidelines for the MFA Programme in Applied Arts and Design, Wood Oriented Furniture Design.

Selection

The selection is based on an assessment of submitted work samples and a personal interview.

After Graduation

Graduates of the programme receive one of the following degrees, depending on your chosen specialization:

• Master of Fine Arts in Design with specialization in wood-oriented furniture design
• Master of Fine Arts in Arts and Crafts with a specialization in metal art

The programme prepares you to work on assignments for private and public clients, exhibitions, and your own artistic practices. You may also choose to apply for PhD studies in the field.