Overview

Visual Studies and Art Education at Aalborg University is a double degree program between Aalto University (Finland) and Aalborg University (Denmark) in which students achieve a comprehensive understanding of Nordic practices and traditions in art education, visual culture, and cultural work. NM NoVA graduates receive Master degree diplomas both from Aalborg University and Aalto University.

Career:

Depending on students’ educational backgrounds, NM NoVA graduates can work in various positions and contexts.

Here are some examples:

Designer of innovative digital visual communication
Organizer of aesthetic learning processes
Product developer in creative companies and organisations
Organisational developer in public and private companies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art and problem-based research methodology
Aesthetics, visual culture and visual communication
Art educational practice and theory
Project module: Change and intervention through communication and art pedagogical practice
Critical issues within art, education and visual culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Disciplines

Education Visual Arts Liberal Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to a Master’s programme – whether it is taught in English or Danish – requires:

Successful completion of a relevant and recognised university Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish Bachelor’s degree in level and length (180 ECTS).
Successful fulfilment of specific admission requirements related to the relevant Master's degree programme.
Successful fulfilment of language requirements, i.e. an AAU approved English test for Master’s programmes taught in English, and a Danish proficiency test (Studieprøven i Dansk) in case a programme is taught in Danish.Before a certain deadline you must meet these requirements.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

76050 DKK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38025 DKK per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 DKK per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Copenhagen

7928 - 13456 DKK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Visual Studies and Art Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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