📖Introduction

The University of Gothenburg is a public research university located in Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden. It was founded in 1891 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and 6,000 staff members.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Metal Art at University of Gothenburg

The bachelor’s programme in Metal Art allows you to develop your artistic expression and craftsmanship as you explore the possibilities of metal as an artistic material in a unique academic environment in the Swedish countryside. As a student of the programme, you will have the opportunity to hone your skills through introductions to techniques such as hot forging, fabrication, welding, and sheet metal forming in the largest academic metal workshop in the world. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Programme structure and content
The first year focuses on advanced knowledge in machine and craft techniques, materials, and expressions. You will learn about the properties of materials, including less-common metals, such as stainless steel, copper, and aluminium. You will begin to develop your artistic voice and examine how your artistic idea interacts with social contexts.

The second year emphasizes the relationship between the artist and surrounding world. You will enhance your artistic voice by engaging in discussions within the arts, crafts, and design scenes. You will have the opportunity to join an exchange programme, and will have more freedom in your project work.

During the third year, you will work with complete independence on your project in consultation with your supervisor. You may exhibit your results in a variety of public spaces. The spring semester ends with a 10-week degree project. There will be project seminars to support you leading up to the final project.

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🏫About University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg is a public university located in Gothenburg, Sweden. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences. The university is known for its research excellence and its strong focus on sustainability and environmental issues. The university is organized into several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Science, and the Sahlgrenska Academy, which is the faculty of health and life sciences. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and education. The University of Gothenburg is known for its research strength, with several research centers and institutes focusing on areas such as marine sciences, global studies, and neurosciences. The university has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, with research programs and courses dedicated to sustainability issues. The university is also committed to internationalization, with partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. It offers a variety of exchange programs, joint degree programs, and international master's programs for students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

645 RMB

Tuition fee:

289,000 SEK per year

867,000 SEK in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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