Program Overview
The Visual Culture and Contemporary Art (ViCCA) at Aalto University is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 Visual Culture and Contemporary Art (ViCCA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Culture and Contemporary Art (ViCCA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sites, Senses and Situations
- Words and Spaces
- Beings and Things
- Curating, Managing and Mediating Art, CuMMA
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission procedure
Applicants for the Master\xc2\x92s Programme in Visual Culture and Contemporary Art; Visual Culture and Contemporary Art (ViCCA) apply in the Master\xc2\x92s level admissions in the field of Art and Design. The students are selected through a two-part examination, of which portfolios form part 1, and interviews/presentation part 2. Criteria for selection are skills and background knowledge, suitability for the program and the field of work the program is built for, and suitability for university studies.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalto University 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 Aalto University
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months