Oslo National Academy of The Arts
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Oslo National Academy of The Arts

Oslo National Academy of The Arts

Art and design shaping society's future.

Fossveien 24, 0551 Oslo, Norway

About Oslo National Academy of The Arts

Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) is Norway's largest educational institution for artists and designers. The Design department offers both Master's and Bachelor's programmes in various design disciplines. These include graphic design, illustration, clothing design, costume design, interior architecture, and furniture design. The academy aims to educate artists and designers with the ability to reflect and experiment in their chosen field, contributing to society's diversity. With excellent workshop facilities and small classes, the academy fosters independently-minded practitioners who challenge academic discourse and develop their disciplines.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor programmme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Bachelor

The Interior Architecture and Furniture Design programme aims to educate form-givers who master the relationship between space and objects and have a strong awareness of the context in which they operate. It combines practical experimentation with critical thinking and reflection, to help each student develop their own professional identity.

3 years full-time
Norwegian
Approximately $5,000 USD/year
Deadline: 01 April 2026
Bachelor programme in Graphic Design and Illustration
Bachelor

The Design department offers a professionally oriented, three-year Bachelor's programme in graphic design and illustration.

3 years
Unspecified
Approximately $5,000 USD/year
Deadline: 01 April 2026
Bachelor programme in Fashion Design and Costume Design
Bachelor

The Design department offers a professionally oriented, three-year Bachelor's programme in clothing design and costume design.

3 years
Unspecified
Approximately $5,000 USD/year
Deadline: 01 April 2026
Master's programme in Design
Master

The Master's programme in design is a two-year professionally oriented specialisation in one of the design department's subject areas. There are three areas of specialization: graphic design and illustration, interior architecture and furniture design, and fashion and costume design.

2 years
Norwegian/English
Approximately $5,000 USD/year
Deadline: 01 February 2026

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Exchange Programs
Autumn Semester Nomination Deadline: March 15th
Spring Semester Nomination Deadline: September 15th
Autumn Semester Application Deadline: April 1st
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 1st
Regular Admission
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Requirements
Documentation of satisfactory knowledge of English for Master's level programs.
Recent Rankings
QS World University Rankings (Architecture & Built Environment) 2023: #201-240
QS World University Rankings (Architecture & Built Environment) 2025: #201-260

Oslo National Academy of The Arts Academic FAQ

Oslo National Academy of The Arts is Art and design shaping society's future.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Documentation of satisfactory knowledge of English for Master's level programs..

Oslo National Academy of The Arts provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor programmme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design, Bachelor programme in Graphic Design and Illustration, Bachelor programme in Fashion Design and Costume Design, Master's programme in Design.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of High faculty-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

Oslo National Academy of The Arts is situated in Oslo, Norway, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.