DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
UNLOCK YOUR TOMORROW
Transform your career or give it a fresh perspective with one of our full-time portfolio programs. We’re here to help you acquire new skills, boost your career, and connect with fellow professionals in your industry.
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There are two ways to apply to our full-time programs. If you meet the criteria, you can apply for a Swedish government funded seats or choose the option of applying for a fee-paying seat. Explore our programs and read more on how to apply.
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CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Get hands-on experience and understanding of how to create, run, and innovate a business in an online study environment. Dive into hands-on projects with real-life business cases and discover ways to improve your leadership know-how. This program involves real industry leaders at the forefront of their profession.
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The Content Developer Program will develop your critical ability to assess the quality of content in different strategic contexts. You will master skills such as storytelling, content creation, video production and writing.
You will also get the skills you need to succeed in the strategy, planning and production phases – as well as methods for analyzing and measuring digital channels.
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Meta's move into the metaverse has sparked XR's surge. MarketWatch predicts a 46.5% annual growth in global XR production. Beyond entertainment, XR tech spans medtech, infrastructure, fashion, and education. Our program meets this demand, training in immersive experience design, XR tech, and agile development for roles like XR Creative Designer, Metaverse Designer, and Technical Artist.
A guide through the basics of animation all the way to the skills you need to direct your own innovative motion concepts.
Advance your design career by becoming a world-class visual storyteller and bringing your designs to life.
The Application Process
SWEDISH GOVERNMENT-FUNDED SEATS
INTERNATIONAL SEATS
To be eligible for a YH Swedish government-funded education, certain criteria must be met. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
Swedish residents may also qualify for financial aid through CSN during their studies. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
For those applying from Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Faroe Islands, you should contact your local education support provider.
Successful applicants need to have at least a high school diploma (“Gymnasieexamen”) or a foreign equivalent and have a basic knowledge of Scandinavian language (for more information, please refer to Tab 1). No previous work experience is required.
Studying your last year at high school?
If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2024, you can still apply to Hyper Island.
Please ask your school to provide a certificate with your predicted grades and submit that document as your education backup. You will need to send your final grades to us as soon as you receive them.
We do not accept any applications past the deadline.
List of documents you need to attach:
- Submit your Application Task.
- One-page CV in English.
- Proof of education: show that you have completed at least high school, whether that's in Sweden or another country. Click here to see which document you need to upload. We do not require your education documents to be translated.
- Please note that some of our programs have additional requirements, so you may need to provide extra supporting materials.
- Proof of basic knowledge of the Swedish language, or any of the other Scandinavian languages (Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, or Norwegian). Please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
You'll be notified and invited to join the second step of our admissions process in May 2025.
You'll be notified with the final decision starting late June. Seats are offered from the reserve list until the end of the third week of school.
Hyper Island will provide the necessary documentation for applications to the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) for students requiring a student residence permit. In order to receive this backup documentation from Hyper Island you must be a fee-paying international student who has gone through the international admissions process with us. If you are unsure about whether you are an international student, please contact us.
Successful applicants need to have at least a high school diploma. No previous work experience is required.
If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2024, you can still apply to Hyper Island.
Please ask your school to provide a certificate with your predicted grades and submit that document as your education backup. You will need to send your final grades to us as soon as you receive them.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following English language proficiency criteria:
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 5.5, with no section scoring below 5.0.
- At least a passing grade in a foreign equivalent of English 6 (Swedish high school course).
- Proof of previous education in English: Successful completion of studies at an English-speaking institution (high school, vocational school, college, or university).
- If you are from an English-speaking country, you are exempt from submitting an English test. However, you must still demonstrate English proficiency through a school transcript or other document.
List of documents you need to attach:
- Submit your Application Task.
- One-page CV in English.
- Proof of education: You must have at least a high school diploma.
- Please note that some of our programs have additional requirements, so you may need to provide extra supporting materials.
Upon submitting your application, you'll be notified if you have made it to the next round, which is the admissions day. You will be invited to an admissions preparatory meeting to get all your remaining questions answered and we will prepare you for the next step, Digital Admissions Day. This day consists of a personal but informal interview and an interactive group task with other international applicants. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information.
If you have successfully gone through the whole admissions process, you will be notified on your admissions decision a week after joining a full Digital Admissions Day.
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Our admissions team is here to help you find the right program for you. Book a call with our admissions team today.
EXPERIENCE
The Hyper Island Way™
Real world ready
Through experience-based learning you will have the opportunity to learn while working with real clients on their challenges.
160 students collaborated with Google employees to create game-changing solutions during a three-day Design Sprint.
Business Development program students took part in the annual Volvo Hack Sprint to focus on driving change.
Together with Bolt, Content Developer students created a memorable campaign to address parking anger.
Seize your potential
Upon graduation you will be equipped to get hired or to start your own business.
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Team is Everything
We believe human collaboration is the essential leadership skill to drive meaningful change.
Here, you’ll practice how to develop high-performing teams.
Build Psychological Safety
Practice reflection habits
Create a Feedback Culture
Facilitate Retrospective Sessions
Become an empathetic leader
Facilitate Team Development sessions
Loved by Lifelong learners
"Hyper Island gave me the foundation to approach creative challenges effectively. I gained an understanding of team dynamics and how to manage processes and culture. Focusing on how to work to optimize creativity and feedback within each team."
Linus Hultkrantz
UX Designer @ Valtech
"As a practical person who prefers learning by doing, I found a perfect match in Hyper Island. I had the chance to explore new ways of thinking and creating that challenged my status quo."
Marius Pedersen
Head of Content @ Red Bull
"Hyper Island was my most eye-opening year to that date. At times terrifyingly challenging – and for the same reasons incredibly rewarding!"
Hanna Reuterwall
Marketing Manager @ Netflix Nordics