The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen
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The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen
The Royal Danish Academy of Music is situated in Copenhagen. It is a dynamic and lively artistic educational institution which measures itself against the best music academies in Europe and around the world. The Academys’ key task is to continually develop classical music and enhance its topicality, in close interplay with today's artistic and cultural world.
The academy offers Bachelor, Master and Advanced post-graduate study programmes. The academy specializes in classical music and trains musicians, singers, music teachers, church musicians, composers, and recording directors in a broad range of subjects.
The Opera Academy trains opera singers in cooperation with The Royal Theatre and The Royal Danish Academy of Music.
Internationalization is an important part of everyday life at RDAM. That is why international cooperation and projects have been prioritized over the last 10 years. We strongly believe that it is rewarding for students to learn from teachers, fellow students and study environments outside the academy and outside the national borders. We focus on a diverse study environment with many international teachers and students. That is why we welcome all international students to RDAM.
What you can study here
Advanced Postgraduate Diploma
The advanced postgraduate diploma programme takes two years. In the case of orchestral conducting, however, the programme takes three to four years.
You will receive teaching in your main study and take part in master classes with internationally renowned teachers. You will participate in different projects at RDAM and have the possibility to play concerts at RDAM. The final examination is a debut concert, held in one of our concert halls.
Name: Advanced Postgraduate Diploma
Type: Advanced Postgraduate Diploma
Length: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
Entry Requirements
You have to take part in an audition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is 1 of december (1 of april for non-EU applicants) See the Royal Danish Academy of Music for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
See Royal Danish Academy of Music for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Advanced Postgraduate Diploma at the Royal Danish Academy of Music
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Bachelor of Music - Church Music
The Academy’s organ centre is centrally located in the building, and houses a great stylistic variety of instruments for practice and teaching. The organ department co-operates closely with the other departments of the Academy, particularly the early music department. The organ department also collaborates with many of Copenhagen’s principal churches, which provide practice and concert facilities for our students.
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There are two different lines: Church music which aims at positions as danish church-musicians and Organ which aims at concert playing. The teaching staff of the organ department is composed of internationally renowned teachers, and the department’s many international students provide the foundation for a very diverse and inspirational study environment, with modern rehearsal and concert facilities.
Name: Bachelor of Music – Church Music
Type: Bachelor
Length: 3 years
European transfer credits: 180 ECTS
Language: English
DQF: 6
There are four main subjects:
1.Organ repertoire playing
2.Liturgical playing
3.Choir conducting
4.Theory
Teaching varies between solo lessons, lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there are master classes, chambermusic and other specific subjects.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Bachelor programme, you must attend an audition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is 1 of December. Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Church Music at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Bachelor of Music – Composer
An education within classical music which aims toward a career as a composer.
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Name: Bachelor of Music – Composer
Type: Bachelor
Length: 3 years
European transfer credits: 180 ECTS
Language: English
The principal study tuition is typically divided between two teachers, who organise the teaching in cooperation with you. At Bachelor level, you can choose courses in
- instrumentation
- electro-acoustics
- piano
- theory
The composition programme includes weekly seminars with the Academy's own teachers and national and international guest teachers.
Graduation from the Bachelor degree programme confers the title Bachelor of music.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Bachelor programme, you must attend an audition.
Contact the educational institution to which you wish to apply for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the institution.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Composer at the Royal Danish Academy of Music
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Bachelor of Music – Instrumental/Voice
An education within classical music, which aims toward a career as a professional musician/singer or professional instrumental/voice teacher.
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Name: Bachelor of Music – Instrumental/Voice
Type: Bachelor
Length: 3 years
European transfer credits: 180 ECTS
Language: English
DQF : 6
There are 5 different lines:
- Orchestra
- Piano
- Accordion
- Guitar
- Voice
Teaching varies between solo lessons, lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there are master classes, chambermusic and other specific subjects for different lines.
Graduation from the Bachelor degree programme confers the title Bachelor of music.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Bachelor programme, you must attend an audition.
Contact the educational institution to which you wish to apply for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the Royal Danish Academy of Music
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which starts the last week in august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Instrumental/Voice at the Royal Danish Academy of Music
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Bachelor of Music – Tonmeister
As a student of recording direction, you will obtain qualifications in music, production and sound technique within the genres of both rhythmic and classical music. You can specialise by genre or sector, or focus on the role of producer or sound technician.
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Name: Bachelor of Music – Tonmeister
Type: Bachelor
Length: 3 years
European transfer credits: 180 ECTS
Language: English
The principal study is in music production and recording techniques. Tuition is also provided in aural studies, basic piano, music theory, history of music and much more. In addition to semester projects, set productions and optional subjects, you can participate in study trips, master classes, music evenings, company visits, listening tests, etc.
Graduation from the Bachelor degree programme confers the title Bachelor of music.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Bachelor programme, you must attend an audition.
Contact the educational institution to which you wish to apply for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the institution.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Tonmeister at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Master of Music - Church Music
There are two different lines: Church music which aims at positions as danish church-musicians and Organ which aims at concert playing. The teaching staff of the organ department is composed of internationally renowned teachers, and the department’s many international students provide the foundation for a very diverse and inspirational study environment, with modern rehearsal and concert facilities.
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The Academy’s organ centre is centrally located in the building, and houses a great stylistic variety of instruments for practice and teaching. The organ department co-operates closely with the other departments of the Academy, particularly the early music department. The organ department also collaborates with many of Copenhagen’s principal churches, which provide practice and concert facilities for our students.
Name: Master of Music – Church Music
Type: Master
Length: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
DQF: 7
Church Music has four main subjects:
1.Organ repertoire playing
2.Liturgical playing
3.Choir conducting
4.Theory
Organ with one main subject:
1.Organ repertoire playing
Teaching varies between solo lessons, lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there are master classes, chambermusic and other specific subjects for different lines.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Master programme you must have a Bachelor degree from a Music Academy, Conservatory or similar and attend an audition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is 1 of december (1 of april for non-EU applicants) Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Church Music at the Royal Danish Academy of Music
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Master of Music - Composer
An education within classical which aims toward a career as a composer.
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Name: Master of Music – Composer
Type: Master
Length: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
The principal study tuition is typically divided between two teachers, who organise the teaching in co-operation with you. In the Master's programme, you can choose from among special, modularly-structured subjects such as musical theory, electro-acoustics, instrumentation, music production, etc. The purpose of tuition in these subjects is to allow you to specialise as a composer in the area of your choice, and at the same time to improve your professional skills.
Graduation from the Master degree programme confersthe title Master of music.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a master programme you must have a Bachelor degree from a Music Academy, Conservatory or similar and attend an audition.
Contact the educational institution to which you wish to apply for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see theDanish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Composer at the Royal Danish Academy of Music The Royal Danish Academy of Music
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Master of Music - Early Music
Comprehensive training in all aspects of performing baroque and classical repertoires, with an internationally renowned teaching staff.
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Name: Master of Music – Early Music
Type: Master
Length: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
DQF: 7
Early Music has five main subjects:
- Solo playing
- Orchestral playing
- Chamber music
- Performance practice
- Basso continuo
The Royal Danish Academy of Music Baroque Ensemble projects, which are led by internationally renowned musicians, form an important part of the study programme, together with tuition in chamber music. The projects are led by directors such as guest professor Rachel Podger, Alfredo Bernardini, Göran Karlsson and Andrew Lawrence-King. Students take part in a varied course in performance practice at a high level, and will learn how to conduct a small research project. The students will acquire a fundamental familiarity with basso continuo.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Master programme you must have a Bachelor degree from a Music Academy, Conservatory or similar and attend an audition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is 1 of December. (1 of april for non-EU applicants). Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Early Music at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Master of Music - Instrumental/Voice
An education within classical music, which aims toward a career as a professional musician/singer or professional instrumental/voice teacher.
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Name: Master of Music – Instrumental/Voice
Type: Master
Length: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
There are 5 different lines:
- Orchestra
- Piano
- Accordion
- Guitar
- Voice
Teaching varies between solo lessons, lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there are master classes, chamber music and other specific subjects for different lines.
Graduation from the Master degree programme confers the title Master of music.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Master programme you must have a Bachelor degree from a Music Academy, Conservatory or similar and attend an audition.
Contact the educational institution to which you wish to apply for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the institution.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Master of Music at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Master of Music - Tonmeister
An education within classical and rhythmical music, which aims toward a career as a tonmeister.
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Name: Master of Music – Tonmeister
Type: Master
Length: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
As a student of recording direction, you will obtain qualifications in music, production and sound technique within the genres of both rhythmic and classical music. You can specialise by genre or sector, or focus on therole of producer or sound technician.
The principal study is in music production and recording techniques. Tuition is also provided in aural studies, basic piano, music theory, history of music and much more. In addition to semester projects, set productions and optional subjects, you can participate in study trips, master classes, music evenings, company visits, listening tests, etc.
Graduation from the Master degree programme confersthe title Master of music.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to a Master programme, you must have a Bachelor degree and attend an audition.
Contact the educational institution to which you wish to apply for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Master of Music at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Orchestra Conducting
As an orchestral conductor, your principal study will be in conducting. As a student in the three or four-year orchestral conductor programme, you will specialise in the many possibilities of the symphony orchestra. To support your conducting, you will receive tuition in the analysis of form and structure, instrumentation, aural studies and coaching with répétiteur.
Name: Orchestra Conducting
Type: Advanced Postgraduate Diploma
Length: 3-4 years
European transfer credits: 180-240 ECTS
Language: English
Practical ensemble experience will form an important part of your education. Here you will be able to work intensively to perfect your conducting technique, and you will be coached in artistic interpretation and implementation. Students of orchestral conducting will make the acquaintance of professionally-relevant ensembles. The Academy has good co-operation agreements with Copenhagen ensembles and the Danish regional orchestras.
The orchestral conductor programme is one of the most resource-intensive programmes at the Academy, providing practical training with both the Academy's orchestra and the Danish regional orchestras. Accordingly, great demands are placed on your initial qualifications and your commitment to the programme, the tuition of which is very flexibly organised
Entry Requirements
To be admitted you have to pass an entry examination.
For detailed information visit the pages of the Royal Danish Academy of Music for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is 1 of December. (1 of april for non-EU applicants). Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the Royal Danish Academy of Music for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around late august.
Educational Institutions
You can study Orchestra Conducting at the Royal Danish Academy of Music
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in English at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
- Where you will study
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The Royal Danish Academy of Music
Rosenørns Allé 22
1970 Frederiksberg C
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