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Performance, Classical Music

This programme is for you who already have a solid musical foundation in classical music and want to continue developing as an artistic performer. Through one-to-one tuition with teachers of the highest international calibre, you deepen your musical expression and explore your role as a classical musician in today’s society.

  • Teaching form:

    Master programme

  • Department:

    Classical music

  • Pace of study:

    Full time

  • Credits:

    120

  • Admissions:

    1 December 2025 - 15 January 2026

  • Application Code:

    KMH-18000

You work at an international level that reflects the full spectrum of professional music life, from solo performance to ensemble and orchestral work. You gain valuable stage experience and artistic guidance that strengthen your personal profile and artistic identity.

The programme gives you the tools to build an international career, focusing on artistic depth, personal development, and an active exploration of music’s role in contemporary society.

About the programme

  • Deepen your musical and artistic interpretation through a range of approaches to performance, with a particular emphasis on individual tuition.
  • Acquire the tools needed to work in an international professional environment, with a strong focus on artistic development, personal growth, and an active exploration of the role of music in contemporary context.
  • Highly competitive admission ensures an inspiring environment, surrounded by like-minded musicians with high ambitions and strong artistic drive.

Admissions

To be eligible for this programme, you need to

  • meet the general entry requirements for second-cycle courses and study programmes, meaning you must have completed an undergraduate study programme of at least 180 ECTS
  • meet the specific entry requirements which are
    • a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music (180 credits)
    • English 6
    • passed entrance examination.

If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places, a selection will take place. Selection is based on results on entrance examination. You as an applicant are placed in a selection group according to the instrument you apply for.

Read more about general entry requirements

Read the test description for the programme for information about the entrance examination content.

Step-by-step guide on how to apply

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

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.

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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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New student?

Welcome to KMH! On this page you will find a summary of what you need to know as a new student.