2026-10-07 - Nordiska folkhögskolan
Nordic applications open
Are you based in a Nordic country outside of Sweden? Applications are now open for our five high-profile artistic programs. Apply today to secure your spot—admission decisions will be released starting November 15.
Apply for specialized programs – Autumn 2027
Moving to a new country takes time and planning! If you are based in Norway, Denmark, Finland, Åland, Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat), the Faroe Islands, or Iceland, you can apply for a spot in our specialized programs starting October 15, 2026.
Applications submitted by November 15: You will receive a response shortly after.
Applications submitted after November 15: You will receive a response within one week.
The step-by-step process from showing interest to securing your spot varies depending on which country you are coming from.
Read more about financing your stay and admissions
Specialized artistic programs at Nordiska folkhögskolan
We offer five high-profile artistic programs. The programs start in August and end in June and consist of full-time studies at Nordiska folkhögskolan in Kungälv, just 20 minutes from Gothenburg and easily accessible from Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.
While you study at the school you can live at the student dormitory.
Please read through the program descriptions carefully before applying. If you have any questions or want to discuss whether a program is a good fit for you, you are always welcome to get in touch with our teachers!
Acting program – Nordiska Teaterskolan
Fine arts program – Nordiska Bildskolan
Photography program – Nordiska Fotoskolan
Filmmaking program – Nordiska Filmskolan
Music and stage program – Nordiska Visskolan
Financial support
You can apply for financial support from your country of residence. Read about your options. Nordiska folkhögskolan also offers the Albert Ekman grant to support students from Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland.