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On the 1st of January 2020, Valand Academy and HDK – Academy of Design and Crafts merged and formed HDK-Valand – a new University department for design and art.

This merger will enable the better utilisation of our broad range of subjects, comprising of: Crafts, Design, Film, Fine Art, Literary Composition and Photography, as well as teacher education in Visual Arts and Sloyd. Our goal is the formation of a strong arts academy, and our focus: the promotion of cutting-edge research, education and outreach.

Our subjects and education

HDK-Valand conducts education and research in Design, Film, Photography, Fine Art, Crafts and Literary Composition – as well as teacher education in Visual Arts and Sloyd. We provide highly specialised degree programmes in an outgoing, international environment.

Design

Do you want to play an important role in the development of a sustainable society? The academic programmes at HDK-Valand…

Fine Art

Independent art is foundational to a free society. Fine Art at HDK-Valand educates tomorrow's artists to critically…

Craft

Do you want to investigate the possibilities in contemporary craft? The education in craft at HDK-Valand provides a…

Literary Composition

Literary composition is about the artistic practice of reading and writing. The Literary Composition programme at HDK-Valand…

Subject courses in teacher education at HDK-Valand

Film

In HDK-Valand’s Film programmes, students are trained to pursue their own cinematic ideas and given the opportunity to…

Photography

For two centuries, man has been trying to understand the world with the help of photography. At the same time, photographs…

Bachelor's programmes

HDK-Valand offers two programmes in English.

Master's programmes

HDK-Valand offers 12 programmes in English.

All freestanding courses at HDK-Valand

Student Portal

Here you find information that is specific for you as a student at HDK-Valand.

Study Guidance

Our study counsellors can discuss options with you before you apply.

Student Union

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Locations and workshops

Workshops with the right equipment are a prerequisite for you to test and develop your projects and ideas. At HDK-Valand, we strive to provide as complete an environment as possible. In our premises, in Gothenburg and Steneby, there are opportunities to make your vision a reality.

About us

HDK-Valand in Gothenburg

About us

Campus Steneby, Dals långed

Doctoral Studies

HDK-Valand offers doctoral (Third-cycle) education with specialisations in Craft, Design, Film, Fine Art, Literary…