Entry requirements
Eligibility means what prior knowledge is required to be able to complete the programme or course. You need to meet the general entry requirements for all higher education in Sweden. In addition, most programmes and courses also require specific entry requirements. You submit documentation of previous studies on universityadmissions.se.
General entry requirements
To be eligible, you need to meet the general entry requirements for all higher education in Sweden, no matter which programme or course you apply to.
The general entry requirements depend on what level of studies you are applying to – Bachelor's level (first-cycle studies) or Master's level (second-cycle studies).
You are responsible for documenting that you meet the general entry requirements on universityadmissions.se when you submit your application.
Bachelor's requirements
To meet the general entry requirements for first-cycle studies, you must have successfully completed your upper-secondary education (high school/post-16 education). In addition, a strong proficiency in both Swedish and English is required, equivalent to the Swedish upper-secondary courses Swedish 3 and English 6. A passed TISUS-test for the Swedish language is accepted.
Find out how to meet the English language requirements External link, opens in new window.
About the TISUS-test External link, opens in new window.
Master's requirements
To meet the general entry requirements for second-cycle studies, you must have a Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university (EQF level 6). At KMH, most of the Master's programmes require a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music, 180 credits.
Some of our Master's programmes require proficiency in the English language, with English as the official tuition language. Other programmes do not have specific language requirements. While the official tuition language is Swedish, international students can in some cases receive tuition and guidance in English.
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Qualifications Assessment Tool
The Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) evaluates foreign qualifications. This Qualifications Assessment Tool tells you what a foreign qualification is comparable to in Sweden.
See what your qualification is comparable to in Sweden External link, opens in new window.
Specific entry requirements
In addition to the general entry requirements, there are specific entry requirements for most programmes and courses at KMH. The specific entry requirements depend on which education you apply for. On each programme- or course page, you will find information about the required qualifications.
These specific entry requirements usually consist of entrance examination tests. Information about entrance examinations is available on each programme page, so called test descriptions.
The specific entry requirements can also be a previous degree, a language requirement, a special course or that you have studied higher music education/at university level before.
Results of entrance examinations form basis of selection
Since almost all programmes and courses have a surplus of applicants, a selection has to be made. The results of the entrance examinations form the basis for this selection. Eligible applicants who are not offered a place in the first selection, will be placed on waiting list and will only be accepted if a vacancy occurs.
If you have the knowledge but not the grades
If you do not meet the entry requirements through formal qualifications you can apply for exemption or to get your eligibility evaluated based on knowledge acquired in other ways.