You can now apply for available study places at the Faculty of Performing Arts in the following fields of studies: dance, jazz and classical. We also have available study places on PPU, ConductIT and DigJazz. See more information in the article below.
Are you looking for a place to study this Autumn? The Faculty of Performing Arts in Stavanger is now arranging secondary admissions for Nordic applicants, as well as applicants from the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Before applying, please read through the article below, so that you know what to apply for, what to upload and submit, and important information regarding deadlines.
Available study places in music performance
There will be arranged 2 rounds of entrance exams for our performance studies in music and dance. The first round will be conducted by submitting a self-produced video recording by 15 May. The second round will be conducted at our campus in Bjergsted in June. The various days for the entrance exam ''round 2'' are published further down this page.
Application deadline: 15. May.
Important! There are different repertoire requirements for each study programme. You will find information about recording and repertoire requirements for both round 1 and 2, criteria for video recording and document upload, etc. in the study programme article for the study programme you are applying for. The criteria are the same as during the primary admission. The only difference is that all of application documents, video, music score and repertoire for a possible round 2 (music), must be submitted within the application deadline; 15. May.
We have available study places on the following instruments and studies:
- DigJazz (30 ECTS)
- ConductIT: course ''School Band I and II'' (30 ECTS) + ''Intro'' (10 ECTS)
- PPU: Drama/Theatre - full time and part time (60 ECTS)
- Videreutdanning for praksislærere i kunstfagene musikk, dans og drama/teater (15 sp)
Important information for applicants applying to ConductIT:
Participation on 'Dirigentuka' 4th - 8th of August is mandatory for all students studying ConductIT. Registration deadline is May 1st. You must register within the deadline!
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND STUDIES:
- Piano
- Vocal
- Percussion
- Horn
- Flute, Oboe, Bassoon
- Violin, Viola, Cello and Double bass
Classical: Instruments in the list have available study places on: One Year Study programme (60 ECTS), Bachelor (240ECTS), Extension Study (60 ECTS) and Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS).
JAZZ INSTRUMENTS AND STUDIES:
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Saxophone
- Other wind instruments
Jazz: Instruments in the list have available study places on: One Year Study programme (60 ECTS), Bachelor (240ECTS), Extension Study (60 ECTS), Master (120 ECTS) and Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS).
Application- and admission process: performance studies in Music and Dance
There are two rounds of entrance exams for our studies in music and dance. First round will be carried out by submitting a video audition within 15. May. You share your video audition as a youtube-link in the Specification form. Second round is carried out at our campus in Bjergsted in week 23 or 24.
The result of round 1 and invitations to round 2 will be shared by e-mail in the end of May. You only receive an invitation to round 2 if you pass round 1.
The application results; admission letters/waiting list letters or rejection letters will be sent in June by e-mail, however, the result will also be shared in Søknadsweb.
Remember to check the spam-folder in your e-mail.
DANCE
If the commission have found your audition video (round 1) as 'approved', you will be invited to round 2. In the invitation e-mail you will receive more detailed information regarding entrance exam requirements. Rund 2 consists of audition workshops, solo and interview. All auditions are carried out on one day.
Applicants applying to Bachelor in Dance who lives outside of Scandinavia, may apply for exemption from physical attendancy during entrance exam round 2. In these cases, applicants must submit an extra video audition. Those who pass round 1 will in this case only have a digital interview in week 23/24.
The entrance exam that takes place on campus Bjergsted, applicants must document their artistic qualifications and skills through various practical tests. You must show good skills in contemporary dance, improvisation and contact improvisation, as well as show good development opportunities in terms of dance artistry. During the audition day, there will also be classical ballet, as this is a supporting subject in our programme. However, we expect prior knowledge of classical ballet for applicants who advance to round 2.
Applicants must also present a self-composed solo of 2-3 minutes in duration. This is the same solo that will be recorded on video for round 1. The work should present the applicant as a performer and the ability to be creative is also emphasized. The solo must be self-composed (not material from classes, other teachers or fellow students).
Remember to bring your own music to your self-composed solo (mobile phones, ipad, mac; aux/jack outlet). Also remember clothes and footwear for the different dance classes.
MUSIC
If the commission assesses your main instrument audition on video as passed, you will be invited to round 2. Round 2 consists of an entrance exam/audition and interview, as well as a music theory and aural skill test for bachelor's degree applicants. Each applicant is allocated 30 minute audition with an interview, and you must be prepared to perform the entire audition programme.
Applicants residing outside Norway, Sweden or Denmark can submit the entire repertoire requirement on video (both rounds 1 and 2). If you pass round 1, you will be invited to a digital interview as round 2 in June.
The commission that assesses your entrance exam in round 2 is the same one that assessed your video for round 1. Within the scheduled time for the entrance exam, an interview will also take place in which a representative from the study administration will participate. During the interview, you will have the opportunity to explain your goals and motivation for the study, while also having the opportunity to ask questions to both the teacher and the study administration. Applicants for the master's degree (for jazz only) will also discuss their submitted plans for a future master's project with the commission.
Entrance exam - Round 2: Dates
Round 2 is carried out on our campus in the Bjergstedpark. Exact audition days will be published in the end of April.
Week 23: 2.-6. June:
- Entrance exam round 2 for....
Week 24: 10.-13. June:
- Entrance exam round 2 for JAZZ: Tuesday 10. June
The Theory and Aural Skill test for the bachelor degree applicants will find place during the same day of the entrance exam, from XXam/pm in room 6101, building 6, Campus Bjergsted.
Please notice!
- There will be rehearsal rooms available for music applicants prior to the auditions on the first floor of the main building. The rooms are marked 'for applicants'
- You will be notified of the exact time for your audition when you receive your response to the video assessment after round 1
- Music applicants: Report and register at the reception in our main building when you arrive at the Bjergsted campus, no later than 30 minutes before your audition starts
- Dance applicants: Meet at the blue reception in the foyer of our main building no later than 09:00 on your audition day
Music theory and Aural skill test for applicants for Bachelor in Music Performance
In order to be admitted to the Bachelor in Music Performance programme, applicants who have passed round 1 must also complete a theory and aural skill test. Several of the applicants have already completed this test earlier this spring. If you have not already passed the test, it must be taken on our campus on the same day as the entrance exam. Information about the test will be sent to applicants who have passed round 1 and who are invited to round 2. Read more about the test ( in Norwegian only).
The test is also arranged for applicants who, after the primary admission, have been offered a study place with reservation that a new theory and aural skill test must be passed by 15 June. Current applicants will be contacted by the faculty's admissions office.
