Academy of Music and Drama

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The Academy of Music and Drama trains and educates composers, music, dance, and drama teachers, musical theatre artists, musicians in many genres, opera-singers, performance artists and actors. Research within artistic and pedagogical practices also takes place at the academy.

Open for applications!

Masters of Fine Arts in Choral Conducting, Organ with Related Keyboard Instruments, Contemporary Traditions in Music, as well as freestanding courses. Apply through universityadmissions.se by 15 April.

Organ and Related Keyboard Instruments

Choral Conducting

This information applies to applications for the Master of Fine Arts in Music with a Specialization in Choral Conducting…

Freestanding courses

Do you want to boraden your education, knowledge and skills or learn something new?

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Studying with us

The Academy of Music and Drama offers educations at both bachelor's and master's level in music and performing arts, with many different specialisations. We also have educations for teachers in the subjects dance, drama and music as well as postgraduate education.

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Exchange studies at the Academy of Music and Drama

Student Portal

New student? Welcome!

Find lots of information on the Student Portal to get you started with your studies in Gothenburg.

Our facilities

During the construction of our new faculty building, the Academy of Music and Drama moves to temporary premises.

Scholarships

Students at the Academy of Music and Drama have many options to apply for scholarships.

News

News – 1 April 2026

Rare instrument comes to life

Replica of 18th-century claviorganum planned to be completet by 2029.

News – 6 March 2026

Fröst & Brahms: Martin Fröst returns

We are delighted to welcome clarinettist and conductor Martin Fröst back to the Academy of Music and Drama as part of our…

News – 28 February 2026

Swedish National Orchestra Academy reinstates its original name

The orchestra, which previously performed as the University of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, is once again officially known…

News – 11 December 2025

Emojis Key to Including Students to Music Creation

News – 9 December 2025

Meaning drives young musicians – but few get the chance

News

Rare 18th-Century Instrument Comes to Life in New Research Collaboration

2026-04-01
Fröst & Brahms: Martin Fröst returns to guide students ahead of joint concerts

2026-03-06
Swedish National Orchestra Academy reinstates its original name

2026-02-28
Emojis Key to Including Students to Music Creation

2025-12-11
Meaning drives young musicians – but few get the chance

2025-12-09

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Events

Meeting an audience is a central part of the education for students at the Academy of Music and Drama. The department organizes 150 concerts and performances per year at a wide range of venues across Gothenburg.