Stockholms konstnärliga högskola (SKH)

Stockholms konstnärliga högskola (SKH), or Stockholm University of the Arts, is a Swedish public university specializing in higher artistic education.

Located in Stockholm, it offers university courses in several areas of the performing arts, including contemporary circus, dance, theatre, opera and audiovisual arts.

Its circus department welcomes students wishing to develop a professional artistic practice and pursue higher education in circus arts.

Advanced training in contemporary circus

The Bachelor in Contemporary Circus is a three-year university program representing 180 ECTS credits .

This full-time course is aimed at students wishing to become professional artists .

It allows students to delve deeper into a core circus discipline while developing the skills necessary for the creation and presentation of shows.

Teaching is primarily conducted in English , which facilitates the enrollment of international students.

Technical and artistic training

The training is based on in-depth work in the discipline chosen by each student.

The courses combine physical preparation , technical training , improvisation , interpretation and artistic research .

Students explore different methods of creation and gradually develop their own artistic language.

Particular attention is paid to the relationship with the public and the ability to present personal or collective work.

A contemporary approach to circus arts

Stockholm University of the Arts encourages students to consider circus as a fully-fledged form of artistic expression.

Training is not limited to mastering physical techniques.

It also incorporates reflections on the historical, cultural and social contexts of contemporary creation.

Students are encouraged to experiment with new forms of performance and to collaborate with other artistic disciplines.

Artistic creation and research

Artistic research occupies an important place in teaching.

Students develop their own working methods and learn to analyze their practice.

They participate in individual and collective projects that allow them to explore different approaches to creation.

The program encourages autonomy , critical thinking and exchanges between artists .

Preparation for professional life

The training also includes courses devoted to the realities of the circus artist profession.

Students cover topics including stage techniques, rigging systems, show organization, and the practical aspects of artistic production.

This knowledge complements their technical and creative training.

The goal is to enable them to develop an independent professional activity or to join international companies and artistic projects.

A Master's degree in contemporary circus arts

In addition to the Bachelor's degree, the university offers a Master's degree in contemporary circus arts .

This program allows artists with advanced experience to deepen their practice and develop artistic research projects.

It is aimed particularly at people wishing to explore new forms of creation and pursue their professional development.

Specialized facilities

The circus department is located at Brinellvägen 34, Stockholm , near the campus of the Royal Institute of Technology.

It has spaces specifically designed for training and circus arts creation.

The large circus hall has a ceiling height of 12 meters , allowing in particular the practice of aerial disciplines.

The facility also includes training rooms, workspaces and seminar rooms.

These facilities offer students an environment suitable for intensive practice of circus arts.

An international training

The fact that the teaching is primarily in English allows students from different countries to follow the course.

Graduates can pursue their careers as independent artists, join companies, create their own structures, or participate in international festivals and events.

Some also pursue higher education or move towards artistic research.

A university dedicated to creation

Stockholm University of the Arts distinguishes itself through its approach combining artistic practice , research and professional training .

Its circus department allows students to develop their technical skills while building a personal artistic identity.

Thanks to its degree programs, specialized facilities and international outlook, the university is a leading institution for those wishing to pursue professional training in contemporary circus in Sweden.