Extension studies in Music Performance

Education takes place through individual tuition, ensemble activity, master classes, project work, seminars and concerts. The programme offers different subjects: Instrument/vocal and chamber music/ensemble, Instrument/vocal and secondary instrument and Instrument and Conducting. The programme provides an opportunity for supplementary and in-depth study in the extension of the bachelor's programme in music performance. You will learn more about artistic dissemination on a professional level. After completing your studies, you will have learned to perform a repertoire with variety and difficulty that shows that you have reached an advanced level both technically and artistically.

Living costsNOK 18,400 a month in Stavanger, rent included

kr 220,800

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Who can apply to this programme.

• In order to be admitted to Extension Studies in Music Performance Programme a completed Bachelor Degree in Music Performance (minimum 180 ECTS) is required. As a general requirement for admission to Extension Studies in Music Performance, all applicants must document proficiency in English on advanced level through an international test, recognized by the University of Stavanger. Pass the Entrance exam - Round 1 and Round 2 Applicants are required to pass a two-stage entrance exam: round one consists of a video submission, while round two involves a physical audition.

See the official programme requirements for the accepted English-language evidence.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.