Program Overview
The Performing Arts at Iceland Academy of the Arts is a MFA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Performing Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Iceland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 4,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Performing Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants apply with a defined project or research question within the field of the performing arts.\xc2\xa0
Applicants will have completed a BA degree in performing arts or related fields of art and theory. Those applicants that do not have a BA degree in performing arts can be admitted to the programme provided that they demonstrate a knowledge of performing arts, its principles and mediums.\xc2\xa0
Furthermore, applicants should have a career as artists within the performing arts and provide as a basis for their application defined subjects, methods or research questions that they intend to investigating further through their art practices and study.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 4,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 4,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Iceland Academy of the Arts directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Iceland Academy of the Arts
Iceland Academy of the Arts
Reykjavík, Iceland
Iceland University of the Arts is an Icelandic institution of higher art education, located in Reykjavík, which offers the only university-level degrees in the arts in Iceland. The institution was...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months