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About SKH

About SKH

Stockholm University of the Arts, SKH, provides education and conducts research in the fields of circus, dance, film and media, opera, and theatre. Through our pioneering educational environment and innovative research, we aim to empower the role of the arts in society.
Student actor kneeling next to a stuffed fox, from the performance Rövare, 2017.
Photo: Bengt Söderström/SKH
  • This is SKH

    Stockholm University of the Arts is a unique higher education environment with groundbreaking artistic research and education, resting on centuries-old traditions. On this page we summarise where SKH is right now, where it has come from and where it is going.
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  • More about SKH

    • A school corridor.

      Premises

      SKH has three geographical locations in Östermalm and Gärdet in Stockholm. Here is general information about our premises, accessibility, sustainability issues and security. You will also find links to more specific information about the three separate units.

    • A guy stares hopelessly with a multicoloured ball of yarn on his head. From a circus graduation performance.

      Vision and Goals

      Here we present our goals and our overall vision for what we want Stockholm University of the Arts to be today and in the future. Read more in our strategic plan, which you can download on this page.

    • History

      SKH’s roots go back to the time of 18th-century king Gustav III. Here you will learn about the elements that, through centuries of changing cultural policies and new ideas, have come together in what is today SKH. There are also pictures from our history.

  • SKH in the world

    • A dozen hot air balloons silhouetted against the sunset

      International cooperation

      International cooperation is an important part of education and research at SKH. Through an active dialogue with external partners and close cooperation with universities around the world, we strengthen the quality of our education and research and give students and staff the possibility to develop.

    • A man holds two mannequins.

      Careers

      SKH is looking for people who want to contribute to an attractive study, research and working environment. Here you will find job vacancies at SKH, plus links to trade union organisations, information on preferential rights and the criteria for applying for teaching positions.

    • Dance students lie on top of each other like dominoes. From the performance Dance Empathy 2022.

      Collaboration

      Stockholm University of the Arts conducts research, education and collaboration with various stakeholders and actors in society. Collaboration is a high priority for the University and is guided by its overall goals and visions. The collaboration mission includes organising contract education.

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Questions about studies: studieinfo@uniarts.se
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