Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art, Master of Arts (Art and Design) (2 yrs)
Aalto University · Espoo, Finland · Checked 24 October 2026
Degree levelMaster's
SubjectArts & Design
Tuition (non-EU students)EUR 20,000 a year
LanguageEnglish
Duration2 years (120 ECTS)
Application deadlineSee official pageCheck official site
Scholarships: the university offers scholarships or tuition fee waivers for fee-paying students on this programme. Most are awarded on academic merit when you apply; check the programme page for how to be considered.
Applying from Pakistan
- Documents: degree and transcripts (attested by HEC for university degrees, IBCC for intermediate), passport, CV and usually a motivation letter. See the paperwork guides.
- English: Master's: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with writing 6.0 (IELTS Online accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 total and 4.0 in all subtests (tests from 21 Jan 2026) or 92 total with writing 22 (earlier tests); PTE and other tests also listed. (university-wide requirement; some programmes ask for more).
- Tuition: EUR 20,000 a year. Students from outside the EU/EEA usually pay the first year's fee before the residence permit is issued.
- Visa: read the Finland student visa guide for proof of funds, documents and processing time.
Similar programmes in Finland
- Composition and Music Theory, Master of Music (2.5 yr) Sibelius Academy
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- Dance Pedagogy, Master of Arts in Dance (2 yr) Sibelius Academy
- Animation, Master of Arts (Art and Design) (2 yrs) Aalto University
- Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA), Master of Arts (Art and Design) (2 yrs) Aalto University
Details from Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education). Fees, requirements and deadlines change every year; confirm them on the official programme page before you apply.
