Performance – Classical Music
In the bachelor programme in classical music you are given ample space to develop your musicianship through individual tuition and ensemble playing. Our teachers are among the foremost musicians and pedagogues within their respective fields.
The three-year Bachelor's Programme in Classical Music gives you a solid foundation for acting as a professional musician in the national and international music community. KMH offers education in classical music at the highest international level in the following instruments:
- accordion
- bassoon
- basstrombone
- clarinet
- double bass
- flute
- French horn
- guitar
- harp
- oboe
- organ
- percussion
- piano
- saxophone
- singing
- trombone
- trumpet
- tuba
- viola
- violin
- violoncell
Regardless of instruments and profile, you will experience an inspiring, modern and cross-border study environment at KMH with. We offer you great opportunities to explore your own musicianship and the conditions of the music industry.
Please note that a strong proficiency in the Swedish language is a general entry requirement for first-cycle studies, but exemptions for this programme can be made.
Programme Content
KMH prepares you for an upcoming career in orchestras, ensembles or choirs of different sizes. You will receive a lot of individual instrumental education along with ensemble playing in various forms, mainly in the KMH Symphony Orchestra, KMH Symphonic Orchestra, KMH String Orchestra, KMH Stora Brass, KMH Serenade Ensemble, KMH Instrumental Ensemble or in KMH Chamber Choir for students having singing as a focus.
Studying classical music at KMH also involves an in-depth understanding of music theory as well as music history. In addition, courses in ergonomics, stage production, audio and media technology, entrepreneurship and elective courses that enhance your own profile and prepare you for the music industry's conditions are included.
The three-year programme ends with an independent work of 15 credits. The work consists of a concert, a printed booklet with comments and a written reflective work describing the artistic process.
The studies develop your artistic and technical ability, provide a good repertoire knowledge and deepen your artistic insight.
Read the syllabus to see exactly which courses are included in the program pdf, 185.4 kB.
Admissions
Please note that a strong proficiency in the Swedish language is a general entry requirement for first-cycle studies, but exemptions for this programme can be made.
For more information about the entry requiements to this programme, please refer to the syllabus and test description.
Application dates and deadlines
Please see our Step-by-step guide on how to apply.
1 December 2025
Application opens at universityadmissions.se External link, opens in new window..
15 January 2026
Application deadline and last day to rank your programmes and courses.
All applicants who have submitted an application will be given the opportunity to do the first stage of the entrance examinations.
16–19 January 2026
An email is sent to the email address you entered on universityadmissions.se with instructions on how to submit your test to KMH including the link for uploading Test 1. See the test description for information on what to submit.
26 January 2026
- Last day to upload Test 1 to KMH.
- Supporting documentation deadline. Last day to submit documentation to universityadmissions.se External link, opens in new window. and document that you meet the entry requirements.
- Deadline to document fee-exempt status or pay the application fee to universityadmissions.se.
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9–18 February 2026
Results for Test 1 are sent via email. Passing applicants will receive an invitation and information about the next test.
7–15 March 2026
Entrance examinations during week 11 (and adjacent weekends).
15 April 2026
First notification of selection result. You must reply to keep your place or remain on the waiting list.
28 April 2026
Last day to reply to your offer and keep your place (applies to both admitted and applicants on waiting list). You do this on My pages on universityadmissions.se External link, opens in new window..
7 May 2026
Second notification of selection result.
24 August 2026
Introduction week and registration.
31 August 2026
Semester starts.
How to apply
When a programme or course is open for application, it is presented on universityadmissions.se. After submitting your application you will, in most cases, be called to an entrance examination.
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