Published: 28. November 2007
The Norwegian Academy of Music offers music education at the highest level in Norway. The Academy offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The Norwegian Academy of Music offers music education at the highest level in Norway. The Academy offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a wide range of musical fields. Although most of our students study classical music, mwe also offer education in jazz / improvised music and traditional music.
Many of Norway's foremost musicians have undergone at least part of their training at the Academy, and several of them are now themselves teachers at the Academy.
The Norwegian Academy of Music takes its role as incubator of top musical talents very seriously, and as a part of its educational role, it places great importance on research and also on communication of all the aspects of its rwork. One result of this is that the Academy os one of Norway's most active concert arrangers, holding around 300 concerts every year.
Academic year
The academic year starts at the end of August and lasts until the end of June.
Students and staff
The Academy has approximately 475 students, 130 permanent teaching staff and a number of auxiliary part-time teachers.
Costs
There are no tuition fees at the Academy. Estimated monthly costs for students living away from home is approx. €1000. Foreign students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to document a specified sum to cover living expenses in order to be granted a student residence permit. Further information is obtainable from the Norwegian embassies. The Academy offers no scholarships.
Language
Classroom tuition is in Norwegian. Individual tuition may be in another language, mostly English. For admission to the Academy you are required to demonstrate a proficiency in Norwegian that will enable you to follow the tuition.
From autumn 2008, the Norwegian Academy of Music will offer courses in English within some degree programmes. The following courses will be taught in English:
· Advanced studies for Solo instrumentalists or for Chamber music ensembles
· Advanced studies in composition
· Masters degree in performance
· Masters degree in conducting
· Bachelor degree in performance – classical and improvised music / jazz, 3
rd & 4
th years (“2. avdeling”)
Housing
The Academy has no student housing facilities. Foreign students must arrange for private accommodation themselves. They may also apply for accommodation to the Student Union (SiO) in Oslo (approx. NOK 3000 - 3500 per month for single rooms). For more information, see
www.sio.no.
Network of Music Academies
The Norwegian Academy of Music is a member of a network of European music academies within the framework of the SOCRATES programme. The Academy also collaborates and participates in student and teacher exchanges with several Nordic music conservatories within the framework of NORDPLUS. The Norwegian Academy of Music also enters into bilateral agreements with other music institutions.
Diploma Supplement
The Diploma Supplement is automatically issued in English and free of charge to every student upon graduation. Consequently, upon the successful completion of his degree at the Norwegian Academy of Music, the candidate will be issued with a certificate, a transcript of records, and a Diploma Supplement in English.
General information about studying in Norway
Should you wish to find out more about what it is like to study in Norway, you will find useful information at the following website: www.studyinnorway.no.
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