Apply for Organ and Related Keyboard Instruments
This information applies to applications for the Master of Fine Arts in Music with Specialisation in Organ and Related Keyboard Instruments, commencing in autumn 2027. The next application period is 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Your application process
The following information applies to applicants starting their studies in autumn 2027.
- Apply for the program through universityadmissions.se
Application period: 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. - Pay your application fee by 1 February 2027.
If you are a citizen of the EU, an EEA country, or Switzerland, you are exempt from paying enrolment or tuition fees. If you are exempt from the application fee, you must provide proof of your exemption status. More information about fees on universityadmissions.se. - Complete your eligibility requirements by 1 February 2027.
Read more about documentation and eligibility on universityadmissions.se. - Admission test on campus: You will take the admission test on campus in Gothenburg during calendar week 9. The exakt date will be published later.
- Admission decision 1 April 2027 through My pages on universityadmissions.se.
Admission tests
For entry in autumn 2027.
Test parts
Organ audition
You will perform 20 minutes of music of your own choosing. Select a repertoire that demonstrates variety in character, tempo and style.
Compulsory repertoire
In addition to the repertoire of your own choosing, you must perform three chorales from Johann Sebastian Bach's Orgelbüchlein:
- Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ (BWV 604)
- Christ lag in Todesbanden (BWV 625)
- Vater unser im Himmelreich (BWV 636)
Test procedure
Before the audition, you will be able to choose which organ you wish to use. Information about the different organs will be sent out after the application deadline. At the same time, you will receive details about preparation time on the instrument and the schedule for the audition itself.
In addition to the practical test, a discussion will be held about the intended focus of your independent project.
Assessment criteria
We assess:
- technical proficiency and familiarity with the instrument
- stylistic awareness and understanding of the genre
- artistic interpretative ability
- communicative musical ability
Graded subtests
- Organ audition
- Compulsory repertoire