Student Guide
Master's Programme in Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education
Programme main page
There is no admission for this master's programme anymore. If you are interested in applying, please read the description of the new programme Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education and follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.
Master's Programme in Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education is organized by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
NoVA is a two-year masters programme that educates professionals and researchers of the best Nordic practices and traditions in art education and visual communication. NoVA provides relevant competencies and pedagogical interaction skills for working in cross-cultural and international educational situations and environments. The programme builds on Nordic expertise and is open for international students.
NoVA students engage in a variety of learning and teaching methods, including in-person, on-line, and whole group pedagogy, at home and host universities, and at retreats and international seminars. NoVA international faculty members cooperate in curricula planning and collaborative teaching, and employ the latest information and communications technology to actualize the curricula in a personalized and systematic manner. NoVA is entirely in English and is designed from beginning to end, with and through international partners.
News

Respond to the quality survey on restaurants from 20 to 26 March, 2023
All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets.
Napping pods to the campus - suggest the places for them
Napping pods will be installed on the campus during spring-summer 2023.
Aalto University Open University's summer courses for degree students
If you are an attending degree student at Aalto University, it is possible to attend some Aalto University Open University summer courses for free of charge during summer 2023.
EIT Digital Summer School: Digital Platforms for Smart Cities
The EIT Digital summer school held at Aalto University for young professionals as well as Bachelor or Master students aims to create a better understanding of why platforms are key in shaping economies and societies and how platforms create such societal and business impact.Events

For thesis-writing: Theses & Tomatoes on Mondays
Online co-writing event for thesis writing
Solve the SDGs 2023
A hackathon on two continents for one purpose: building a better tomorrow. Apply by Friday 17.3. to join!Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA), Master of Arts (Art and Design)
Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NM NoVA) 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.
