Oslo National Academy of the Arts is a specialized university within the subject area of the Arts. Research at the Academy is an undertaking within each of the six disciplinary departments: Arts and Crafts, Dance, Design, Fine Art, Opera, and Theatre. Working at the forefront of innovative art, design, and performance practice not only leads artistic research acros...

Doctoral education at Oslo National Academy of the Arts is a three-year full-time study programme, 180 credits, which leads to a PhD in artistic research. The subject areas for the PhD at The Oslo National Academy of the Arts are art and craft, dance, design, fine art, opera and theatre. The education gives the candidate knowledge, expertise and competence in accor...

Artistic research is part of the job description for academic staff at KHiO, and the Academy strives to bring visibility to the results of this work. The outcomes of the research are documented and published in the digital catalogues Cristin and Khioda.

In order to disseminate research at the Academy, it is documented and made publicly available through the Cristin and Khioda databases, an annual research week, various lectures, and public defences of doctoral dissertations. The library at KHiO is an academic and research library that covers the disciplines of fine art, design, art and craft, dance, opera and the...

Oslo National Academy of the Arts organizes a week focusing on artistic research. The programme consists of workshops, presentations, round-table discussions, screenings, exhibitions, artist talks etc.

Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) is a truly international art school. Our staff and students originate from over 40 different countries around the globe, representing a variety of cultures, competences and experiences. KHiO believes that the quality of our education and research depends on the international dimension. Our staff and students are encourage...