Apply for BA programme in Wood Oriented Furniture Design
This page provides information for applications for autumn 2026.
To apply, follow these three steps:
1. Apply for the programme at universityadmissions.se / antagning.se
Deadline: 15 January 2026.
2. Submit your portfolio through SlideRoom
Deadline: 15 January 2026.
3. Submit documentation for general entry requirements at universityadmissions.se / antagning.se
Deadline: 2 February 2026.
Read more about the BFA Programme in Wood Oriented Furniture Design
Portfolio instructions
- Your application must be written in English.
- Your application must be anonymous. Do not include your name or contact details in your portfolio or texts.
- If you include projects or work in your portfolio created in collaboration with others, briefly describe the nature of the collaboration and your individual contribution.
- If you have used generative AI to create or process images, sound, or text we ask that you describe how you used it.
Your portfolio should include:
1: Design assignment, 3 pages
”Cultural inlook”
There is a saying that we first need to study our past in order to understand our future.
In this design assignment, we would like you to investigate your own cultural background. What kind of wooden furniture can you find there? You are free to search 10, 50 or 200 years back in time, as long as you can find a piece of furniture you feel motivated to study. Use literature, museums or the web in order to find useful information. Use then this piece of furniture as inspiration for a new design in wood. The user of this new design will be you, 10 years from today’s date. Who are you then, and what are your needs?
Your work must include the following:
- A sketch/illustration of your chosen piece of furniture as you have found it.
- A written description of your chosen piece of furniture, in three sentences.
- Process sketches and images. These can be photos, sketches and / or mood board. It is important that you show how you reached the result through the presentation.
- Visualizations of your result. You are free to choose any technique such as renderings, sketches, images of model etc. but the result should be presented in an image that describes the user situation.
- A written conclusion in which you motivate your result in terms of user needs, context and your personal goals. (maximum 1 page)
2: Portfolio, minimum 3 pages
In this part you show own work that represent your creative experience. Here we look at form and color, presentation and ideas.
3: Previous experience and education (3000 characters)
In this part, you refer to courses you have attended and describe past experiences that you believe are important for your application. Having attended a preparatory artistic training or preparatory wooden craft training is an advantage but not a requirement. Previous employments, hobbies or travels can be just as important to list here, if you find that it strengthens your application.
Submit your portfolio
- Submit your portfolio through SlideRoom. SlideRoom closes at midnight (CET) on the day of the deadline. You will receive a confirmation email from SlideRoom when you have submitted your portfolio.
- You can start your application in SlideRoom at any time during the application period. You can save your progress, log out, and return later to finish.
- We recommend uploading your materials at least 24 hours before the deadline. Please note that portfolios cannot be submitted after the application deadline.
Assessment
- Ability to work independently to find own solutions, methods, arguments etc.
- Ability to work with hand tools, machines, and materials, and understanding of material properties, constructions, etc.
- Ability to visualize ideas, forms and generate new ones through artistic methods such as sketching, drawing, modelling, painting etc.
- Motivation for the program. (Assessed after interviews)
The assessment is made by an admissions jury consisting of the Programme Director and representatives from the department.
Interviews
The highest-ranked applicants will be invited to a digital personal interview. Invitations will be sent to the email address registered with universityadmissions.se/antagning.se
To be considered approved, all criteria must be fulfilled. The assessment is based on the application and the interview.
Documentation for the general entry requirements
- Submit all required documents on universityadmissions.se/antagning.se showing that you meet the entry requirements.
Note: If you have studied in Sweden you normally do not have to upload any documents. Make sure your merits are registered on “my pages”. - Ensure documents are complete and follow the country-specific guidelines.
- More information: Provide application documents
- If you submit incomplete documentation, you will be considered unqualified.
- If you do not meet the general entry requirement for university studies in Sweden, you may apply for the assessment of prior learning/reell kompetens.
Apply with prior learning (reell kompetens)
If you do meet the formal entry requirements, you may be able to qualify through other knowledge and experience. You can apply to have this knowledge and experience recognised as prior learning.
Applying for assessment of prior learning / Ansök om reell kompetens
Submit official, certified documentation of your qualifications or experience on universityadmissions.se/antagning.se by the application deadline: 15 January.
Key dates
16 October 2025: Application opens
15 January 2026: Last day to apply on universityadmissions.se / antagning.se
15 January 2026: Last day to submit your portfolio in SlideRoom
2 February 2026: Last day to submit documentation for the general entry requirements on universityadmissions.se/antagning.se
2 February 2026: Last day to pay the application fee or provide proof you are exempted from paying.
Note: Swedish citizens normally do not have to upload anything. Read more on antagning.se
31 March 2026: Admission results are published on universityadmissions.se / antagning.se
