Master's Degree English 2 years · 120 ECTS

Music Performance - Master’s programme

Norwegian University of Science and Technology · Trondheim, Norway
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Duration2 years · 120 ECTS
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
Programme provider

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Trondheim, Norway · Accredited programme

University profile
At a glance

Music Performance - Master’s programme (Master's Degree) is taught at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. It lasts 2 years · 120 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

The Master’s Degree Programme in Music Performance provides students with a solid foundation for developing a personal artistic expression and profile. The programme places strong emphasis on music performance itself. In addition to advancing instrumental, artistic, and musical skills at a high level, it is designed to educate independent and reflective musicians with a deep passion for the art. The Artistic In-Depth Project constitutes more than half of the programme, comprising 75 credits and three master’s concerts. In addition, students complete four compulsory courses totaling 30 credits, and elective courses worth 15 credits. The compulsory courses focus on Musician’s psychology, Reflection on and around your artistic work and Entrepreneurship for musicians. We assemble a team of teachers and supervisors to support your development and guide you through your chosen in-depth study. Graduates of the programme earn the title Master of Arts in Music Performance. You may choose to focus on an in-depth specialization in your individual musical performance. Alternatively, in your second year, you can explore, document, and share a chosen performative topic or project. Jazz students may opt for the European Jazz Master (EUJAM), an exchange programme offered in collaboration with music conservatories in Paris, Amsterdam, Basel, and Berlin.

CityTrondheim
Credit load120 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costsNOK 17,700 a month in Trondheim, rent included
kr 212,400

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)

Admission requirements

Who can apply to this programme.

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Language requirements

Taught in English.

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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Music Performance - Master’s programme?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years · 120 ECTS and 120 ECTS.

Which languages is Music Performance - Master’s programme taught in?

Taught in English.

What is the tuition fee?

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