BA Fine Art

• Submission deadline for material or electronic portfolio/portfolio is April 6, 2027.
• Please note that you must choose between a physical or electronic folder/portfolio and notify in the field "Detailed information about previous studies or other relevant" in the application portal if a physical folder/portfolio is returned. 
• If you are applying to several study programs or departments, you must submit an application and portfolio/portfolio for each study program/faculty.
• A physical folder/portfolio must be returned or sent by mail to Laugarnesveg 91, 105 Reykjavík. The writing Application art on the shipment.
• We ask that you carefully read the instructions below regarding folder labeling.

 To label the folder:

• If your folder is physical, you need to include a sheet of paper with the folder clearly stating your full name and social security number.
• If your folder is electronic, you need to save the file with your full name and ID number.

Applicants must collect samples of their work in a portfolio, on paper or in a .pdf document. It is assumed that the folder is a maximum of A3 size or a maximum of 80mb .pdf document. It must contain up to 30 photos or other forms of documentation of the applicant's work. They must be accompanied by a clear description that includes information such as: title, size, material, year, etc. Video and audio works can be returned on a USB key if the folder is returned in paper form, but as active links/path inside an electronic folder. Works are not accepted via wetransfer or similar websites, but must be saved on data sources such as Google Drive, Vimeo or Dropbox and care must be taken that the documents are made available (public).

The folder can be divided into two parts:

• Basic subjects – works that demonstrate general drawing skills, image structure and use of color together with 3D works that demonstrate image structure, morphology and use of materials.
• Independent works – visual works, audio works, texts, etc., made in any material, that show the personal creativity of the applicant. This refers to work that the applicant has done based on his own criteria. The works do not have to be completed or executed to the last detail. On the contrary, it is important that it also contains all kinds of ideas, sketches and drawings, photographs, text, videos and audio works. In fact, everything fits within the portfolio that, in the applicant's opinion, can in one way or another describe what he wants to achieve with his visual art work and can testify whether he has the ability to communicate it to others. In some cases, it may be good to include a short text about the works.

Folders must be returned to the school office at Laugarnesvegur 91 according to the advertised deadline. Unclaimed folders will not be kept and the school reserves the right to destroy them.

If a folder/portfolio is posted:

• If the folder/portfolio is sent by post, the postmark must be dated April 13, 2026 at the latest.
• The folder/portfolio should be sent by trackable mail and mark the envelope with: "Application art".

The address of the art department is:
Iceland Academy of the Arts, Department of Fine Arts
Laugarnesvegur 91, 105 Reykjavík
Office, main entrance.

Opening hours of the Laugarnes office:
Mon – Thu: 08:00 – 16:00
Fri: 08:00 – 14:00

Phone: +354 5452240

General admission requirements are a matriculation examination, a final exam from an upper secondary school at the third qualification level,
equivalent to a degree from a foreign upper secondary school or a minimum of 60 ECTS credits from
recognized university. Applications must be accompanied by certified copies of diplomas and certified copies of
of the curriculum vitae.

Admission to the school may be granted to applicants who possess knowledge and experience.
which is considered sufficient preparation for a bachelor's degree at the school. See more details on "Exceptions for Admission"

Admissions committees evaluate applications based on submitted documents as well as interviews and/or entrance exams.
the relevant fields. The Dean of the Faculty appoints an admissions committee for each study programme in consultation with
department heads and admissions committees work according to procedures that are presented to applicants.

Admission to the school may be granted to applicants who possess knowledge and experience.
which is considered sufficient preparation for a bachelor's degree at the school.

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements may apply for an exemption if they
completed, for example, numerous credits at the secondary school level, completed other final exams such as at the 4th grade.
level of proficiency or have other preparation that can prepare the person for study at
university level in the relevant study programme. Applications for exemption from general
admission requirements are assessed by professionals within the relevant department. The result of the assessment of
exemption applications is final. When assessing applications, interacting factors are taken into account, including
taking into account grades in secondary school studies, education in the arts, further education,
work experience and participation in community service. Each case is examined separately and may interact
these factors may have affected the outcome. Applicants are encouraged to explain all of this
which they believe can be used to support their application for exemption from general admission requirements
advancement.

Admissions committees evaluate applications based on submitted documents as well as interviews and/or entrance exams.
the relevant fields. The Dean of the Faculty appoints an admissions committee for each study programme in consultation with
department heads and admissions committees work according to procedures that are presented to applicants.