Beckmans College of Design is a design school in the Stockholm area of Sweden. It teaches fashion, visual communication and product design.
At a glance
| Founded | 1939, with Anders Beckman as principal |
| Location | The historic AGA factory, Agavägen 54, Lidingö (Stockholm area), Sweden |
| Programmes | 3 bachelor’s: Fashion, Visual Communication and Product Design |
| Degree | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 3 years, 180 ECTS credits |
| Tuition | Beckmans describes itself as tuition-free |
What is it?
Beckmans was founded in 1939, with Anders Beckman as its principal. Its Swedish name is Beckmans Designhögskola.
It is a small school with three bachelor’s programmes. Each is a full-time, three-year Bachelor of Fine Arts. The school is based in the old AGA factory on the island of Lidingö, just outside Stockholm.
Fashion courses you can study
Beckmans’ fashion programme, with its official name:
- Fashion, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 3 years, full-time
How to apply
- Applications open in January each year, through the Apply page on Beckmans’ website.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
All facts on this page come from the official website of Beckmans College of Design. Last checked: 1 November 2026.