New student - start of the semester

Welcome! We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us. Here is important information for you as a new student at Konstfack.


Information about the start of the autumn semester 2025

The autumn semester begins with an introduction on 1-2 September 2025. It is essential that you are present at Konstfack on these dates. Staff will be on hand to welcome you and provide important information about your studies. During the introduction, you will register in the student administration system, Ladok, and receive access to your Konstfack account.

The access card

Over the summer, you will receive an email from Nexusgroup.com with instructions on how to order your Konstfack access card. Please place your order as soon as possible to ensure that you receive your card in time for the start of the semester. Without the card, you will not be able to access Konstfack's facilities.

Mandatory registration

Registration is mandatory for all students at Konstfack. On the introduction day, 1 September, you will receive your Konstfack account and will then be able to register in Ladok.
Important: Remember to bring a valid ID or passport.

Read more about registration.

Schedule for registration and introduction

The schedule below shows the start times for registration and introduction for the different programmes.

Day 1: Monday 1 September 2025
Location:
Vita havet

09:00 – 10:00
Bachelor's program Ceramics and glass
Bachelor's program in Textiles
Bachelor's program in Jewellery and Corpus: Ädellab

Master's program CRAFT!
- Textile
- Ceramics and glass
- Jewellary and Corpus

Research Lab CRAFT!


10:00 - 11:00

Degree of Master of Arts in Secondary Education
Degree of Master of Arts in Upper Secondary Education


11:00 - 12:00

Bachelor's programme in Fine art
Master's programme in Fine art

CuratorLab

Note! Lunch break between 12.00-13.00 The professors will pick you up at 1 pm.


13:00 - 14:00

Bachelor's programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Bachelor's programme Industrial Design
Bachelor's programme in Graphic Design & Illustration


14:00 - 15:00
Master's programme in Spatial design
Master's programme in Design Ecologies
Master's programme in Visual Communication

 

What to expect during the day
You will be welcomed by staff who will hand out materials and guide you through the process.

Checklist for the day:

  1. Read the provided material and sign the forms related to IT and workshop policies.
  2. Bring the signed forms to the designated table for student account pick-up. Show your ID/passport. You will receive an envelope with your login credentials and the Konstfack access card.
  3. Activate your Konstfack student account.
  4. Register in Ladok: student.ladok.se


A computer room will be open if you need help activating your student account.


Additional Information

The Student Union will be present with information and membership registration.

The Student Health Centre will introduce its services.

After about 60 minutes, programme managers and professors will gather their respective groups and provide further information about your education.

Day 2: Tuesday 2 September 2025
Schedule for master's students, exchange students, CuratorLab students and ResearchLab students.

Room: Mandelgren

09:15 - 09:30 Vice Chancellor Anna Valtonen
09:30 - 09:40 IT
09:40 - 09:50 Communication, press and web
09:50 - 10:15  Work environment and chemical handling

Break

10:35 - 10:50 Property, Infocenter and Cleaning
10:50 - 11:10 Student´s rights, Student Health Unit, Study abroad
11:10 - 11:20 Fire protection
11:20 - 11:40 Library
11:40 - 11:50 Student Union