Program Overview
The Design at Bergen National Academy of the Arts is a MA programme in Arts & Design taught in English, Norwegian over 24 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 Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Bergen, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design 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
The Master in Design builds on a Bachelor in Design or other relevant education corresponding to 180 study credits. Applicants that have to apply for visa, must upload the bachelor diploma not later than 1. March.
Applicants are assessed on the basis of a written project description, submitted documentation of relevant design production (portfolio), and an interview.
Before the deadline the applicant have to fill in the online application form. Here you can also upload all the documents like diplomas, transcript of records, project description and your portfolio.
Short listed applicants will be invited to an interview at KHiB.The interviews will take place in week 16.
If you for some reasons are not able to upload your portfolio on the admission web, you can save it on a memory stick marked with your name and send it in an envolope. Mark the envelope clearly: "No commercial value" and the name of the programme you are applying for. Make sure that the memory stick will not make a hole in the envolope.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Feb, 2027
About Bergen National Academy of the Arts
Bergen National Academy of the Arts
Bergen, Norway
Bergen Academy of Art and Design or KHiB was one of two independent and accredited scientific institutions of higher learning in the visual arts and design in Norway. The education included the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English, Norwegian
- Duration 24 months
