Iceland Academy of the Arts

What you'll study

The source text lists the graduating projects for 2025 but does not provide module titles or a course syllabus. The festival format indicates students develop individual, practice-based works suitable for public presentation; expect processes that combine research, creation and reflection leading to a final project or performance.

Entry requirements

The provided information does not specify formal entry requirements or admissions criteria for the MA. Prospective applicants should consult the Academy directly for details on prerequisites, application materials and portfolio expectations.

Career prospects

The programme supports artists preparing for continued creative practice. Graduates typically use the MA to strengthen professional presentation skills, expand networks through public showings, and position themselves for careers as independent performers, creators, directors, or for further research and project-based work in the cultural sector.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

No funding details are given in the source. Applicants should investigate institutional scholarships, national arts grants, and project funding opportunities early, and consider presenting festival work when applying for commissions or residency support.

Graduating students and projects (2025)

• ÖR Aðalheiður Sigursveinsdóttir — ALTER
• Eygló Höskuldsdóttir — FRUMSAMIN KARÓKÍTÓNLIST, FJÁRFESTING TIL FRAMTÍÐAR
• Gosia Trajkowska — HOW TO DO THINGS TOGETHER
• Henrik Koppen — THE WEEPING MADONNA
• Najattaajaraq Joelsen — FROM SPIRITUAL COLONIALISM TOWARDS SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT
• Yuliana Palacios — MALINCHE