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Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions regarding application and admission to LHÍ 

  • What is a certified copy of a diploma?  

    A certified copy of the diploma/learning progress, is a document from the school from which the applicant graduated. The document must be a scanned original or a certified copy with a stamp and signature from the relevant school office, which contains a list of courses, units and grades. 

  • I do not meet the entry requirements, can I still apply? 

    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.

  • I graduated after the application deadline has passed and I do not have a diploma. what do i do 

    You can submit a study history sheet from the office of the school where the applicant is studying, which shows the study progress and confirmation of the intended graduation. The data is uploaded to the application form. The diploma must then be submitted to the school in June if the applicant is admitted. 

  • How much does studying at the University of the Arts cost and where is it paid for? 

    See information about registration fee.

    Applicants who are offered accommodation at the school, pay the registration fee in the application portal, under the tab - Overview of applications.  

  • Where do I get an ID for study systems?  

    An ID for the school's learning systems (Uglu, Canvas, etc.) is retrieved from the application portal once the registration fee has been paid. An applicant who has been accepted into the school and pays the registration fee is automatically registered in the application portal after paying the registration fee. Once the payment has been made, a tab will appear in the application portal where the person has to retrieve their ID (username and password).  

  • What times do lessons take place? 

    Studying at the University of the Arts is an on-site study and is taught during daytime hours, with exceptions for individual courses. Attendance is compulsory at the University of the Arts.  

  • How are the semesters divided in the school year? 

    The school calendar of the University of the Arts is here.