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Application deadline

20 February 2023 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

Admission is given on the basis of audition results and Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Norwegian: generell studiekompetanse/GSK), and applicants who qualify via participation in the final at the international ballet competitions Prix de Lausanne and Youth America Grand Prix. Applicants are ranked on the basis of the results of the entrance examinations and competitions and is assessed by the same admissions committee.

In the admission process the emphasis will be primarily on dance skills, ability to communicate, potential for development, personal qualities and physical condition in relation to the high demands required of today’s ballet dancers.

The language of instruction is Norwegian, but special teaching arrangements are provided for English speaking students. All applicants must be proficient in English.

Exceptions to the requirement for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Norwegian: generell studiekompetanse/GSK) apply to applicants who meet special academic requirements set by the programme.

There will be an intake of maximum 8 students to the 1st year of study.

Invitation including information regarding the audition will be sent directly to applicants who has fulfilled all required documentation.

All qualified applicants will be ranked. There will be an intake of maximum 8 students to the 1st year of study. The 8 applicants with the highest ranking are offered a study place.

Required documents

You must upload the following documents in PDF format to Søknadsweb:

In addition to the audition requirements, you need to fill out Self-certification of Health Condition. This must be filled out and submitted on the first audition day at the live registration.

About the audition process

The audition is split in two; 1. (assessment of required documentation), 2. live audition in Oslo over two days

Admission process and important dates

Application deadline

1 December 2022 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

The Master’s programme is based on a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Choreography or Dance (180 ECTS credits) or other relevant education. Applicants must document a minimum of 80 ECTS credits from disciplines that are relevant to the Master’s degree.
Applicants must also document their choreographic practice. Applicants with a lower content of dance-related or choreographic subjects in their degree may also apply for admission if they can document other relevant education and/or practice/work competence of a scope and level that may also qualify them to admission to the programme.

The admission to the Master's programme takes place in three phases:

1. A formal assessment of the application and the applicant’s competence
2. Artistic assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, based on the artistic works cited in the application as well as a written reflection on the applicant’s motivation
3. An audition consisting of a mix of choreographic and written assignments, including an interview

Only applicants who are deemed to be qualified in both phases 1 and 2 of the admission process will be invited to phase 3, the audition.

The admission process will be concluded through an overall assessment of the applicant with regards to the aboce-mentioned tasks, and on the following criteria:

• Choreographic expression, individuality and creativity
• The ability to reflect on choreographic work
• Composition and improvisation skills
• Motivation
• Collaborative skills and personal suitability

5 students will be admitted for the study period 2023-2025.

Required documents

You must upload all documents from the list below within the application deadline on Søknadsweb.

About the audition programme

All applicants found eligible after assessment of submitted documents will be invited to online audition in week 6 and 7 (8 - 14 February 2023), including the weekend. After day 3 in the admission period, approved candidates will go further to round 2. Detailed information about the audition programme will be sent by email to qualified candidates.

Application deadline

1 December 2022 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

The Master’s degree programme is based on a three-year Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits) in Dance or other relevant education. Applicants must document a minimum of 80 ECTS credits within dance and the performing arts. Applicants with a lower content of dance-related or performative subjects in their degree may also apply for admission if they can document through practice/work experience that they have attained a corresponding scope and level in regard to the programme.

In exceptional cases, other documented qualifications may be approved as wholly or partially equivalent to the educational requirements specified above.

Applicants must submit 1) a letter of motivation and 2) Vimeo uploads (or equivalent documentation) where they act as a performer. On the basis of their application, applicants will be informed whether they will be called in for an admission test and interview.

The admission process will be based on an overall assessment of the applicant in regard to:

• their description of and reflection on practising as an independent dance artist
• expressiveness, individuality and creativity within dance
• technical skills within dance
• motivation
• personal suitability

5 students will be admitted for the study period 2023-2025.

Required documents

You must upload all documents from the list below within the deadline.

About the audition programme

All applicants found eligible after assessment of submitted documents will be invited to an online audition in week 8 (20 - 24 February 2023).

After day 2 in the audition period, approved candidates will go further to round 2. Detailed information about the audition programme will be sent by email to qualified candidates. All the tests are remote and the committee will take in consideration the different rooms/spaces you have available.

Application deadline

1 February 2023 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

Admission takes place on the basis of formal education and admission tests. The programme requires the completion of a Bachelor-level education (180 ECTS credits). Such an education must include specialisation of at least 80 ECTS credits in music or other courses of relevance to the discipline of opera. Applicants must have at least 20 ECTS credits in stage-related or performative courses. A basic knowledge of Italian is required.

In exceptional cases, we may approve other documented qualifications that are either completely or partially equivalent to the educations mentioned above.

Applicants are ranked according to the results of the admission tests. Students who are admitted to the programme must demonstrate an outstanding talent for the art of musical drama.

Required documents

You must upload the following documents in Søknadsweb:
Max 15MB for each document. 

Requirements for repertoire

About the audition process

Please address any questions about the admissions process to postmottak@khio.no.

Application deadline

1 February 2023 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

The Master’s programme is based on a three-year Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits) or equivalent education. Applicants must document specialisation of at least 80 ECTS credits in disciplines or courses within the theatre, theatrical art or equivalent. 

Admission takes place on the basis of a written application and admission tests. 

The admission process will emphasise the applicants’ theatrical practice, in particular their dramaturgical practice, artistic potential and level of reflection. 

All applicants must master and be able to document proficiency in English. 

Required documents

You must upload the following documents in the application portal Søknadsweb. Max. file size: 15 MB.

About entrance examinations and dates

The entrance examinations takes place in two rounds. Uploaded documentation is the basis for assessment in the first round.

Just a few candidates will be invited to the second round of entrance examinations. Those candidates will be asked to submit an additional task. More information will come in a separate e-mail.

Application deadline

1 February 2023 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

Anyone with a bachelor’s degree in performing arts, visual art, architecture or design is eligible to seek enrolment in the study programme.

The target group for the study programme consists of applicants who want to develop expertise in one of the specified areas of specialization, and who want to situate their practice in wider disciplinary and sociocultural contexts.

The master programme builds on a three-year bachelor’s degree in design (180 credits), or an equivalent education that includes design studies of at least 120 credits relevant to the area of specialization for which the applicant applies. Applicants with less than 120 credits in relevant bachelor-level subjects can also apply for admission if they document that their practical experience gives them an equivalent scope and level relative to the specialization for which they apply.

The programme is open to students who only master English at the time of application. Languages of instruction and teaching are Norwegian and English. The study programme is designed for students who only master English, such that all courses and electives can be completed without the student mastering Norwegian.

The application must include following:

• Curriculum vitae
• A letter explaining the applicant's motivation for applying 
• A portfolio containing works relevant to the chosen area of specialization

Applicants will be evaluated based on their:

• previous education and experience
• professional level and potential for development
• motivation for enrolling in the study programme

Applicants may be summoned to an interview.

Required documents

For the application to be complete, it is required that you upload a set of documents. All the uploaded files should be compressed to screen viewing, and the total size of uploaded files may not exceed 100 MB .

Admission process and important dates

Application deadline 

1 February 2023 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

Admission to the master programme requires a three-year Bachelor’s degree in visual arts or a relevant undergraduate degree composed of subjects or courses of which at least 80 study credits are relevant to the study programme. [180 ECTS credits or equivalent according to §§3-4 of the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Act.]

In certain cases admission may be considered on the basis of other documented qualifications that are fully or partially equivalent to the above-mentioned academic requirement.

An applicant’s qualifications, skills and aptitude for the master programme are considered in relation to an overall assessment of their portfolio, letter of motivation, documented artistic involvement and other relevant qualifications. Admission to the programme is based on nomination by an interdisciplinary committee that consists of teaching staff from the various areas of specialisation, one member can be external representative, and one student observer.

The application must include documentation of completed studies, a digital portfolio containing visual documentation of the applicant’s own artworks, and a letter of motivation.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Applicants must be proficient in English.

Required documents

You must upload all documents from the list below on the application portal Søknadsweb within the deadline.

Admission process and important dates

Application deadline

1 February 2023 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

Admission to the degree programme Master in Art and Public Space requires that the applicant has successfully completed a three-year bachelor’s degree in visual art or in a comparable educational programme that includes subjects, courses or groups of courses whereof at least 80 credits are related to and relevant for the programme Master in Art in Public Space.

The applicant’s qualifications, level and potential in relation to the master’s programme will also be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s portfolio (artistic level) and a text which accounts for the applicant’s goals and motivation for applying to enrol in the study programme. Special emphasis is on the applicant’s demonstration of exploratory attitudes and an ability to delve into problematic areas, also to take initiative and have a large capacity for work.

All applicants must document good English skills.

Required documents

You must upload the following documents to Søknadsweb for your application to be assessed by the admission committee. 

Admission process and important dates

Application deadline 

1 February 2023 (23:59 CET)

Admission requirements

Admission to the Master’s programme requires a three-year degree in fine art (Bachelor’s degree of 180 ECTS credits or equivalent). The first degree must include specialisation in a subject, course or course group of at least 80 ECTS credits within the discipline of the Master’s programme.

Admission to the programme is based on nomination by a committee that consists of teaching staff, one external representative from the contemporary art field, and a student observer. The following criteria will be considered:

• independent practice and artistic research
• motivation
• suitability for the programme
• previous relevant experience

All applicants must document proficiency in English

Required documents

For the application to be complete, you are required to upload a set of documents. The total size of the uploaded files may not exceed 15 MB per file and 100 MB total. All documents must be uploaded as PDF. All text must be in English.

Admission process and important dates

When granted, admission is to the programme as a whole, independent of specific techniques and/or materials. Roughly 18 students are admitted each year.

Citizens from the following countries are exempt from paying tuition fees:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Anyone with a permanent residence permit in Norway is exempt from paying tuition fees.

Anyone who is granted protection (asylum) in Norway is exempt from paying tuition fees.

Anyone who is married to, or cohabiting with, and have joint children with a Norwegian citizen is exempt from paying tuition fees. Both you and your spouse/cohabiting partner must live in Norway.

Anyone who has a right of residence as a family member of an EU/EEA citizen is exempt from paying tuition fees. The EU/EEA citizen must have grounds for residence in Norway other than studying

During a transitional period that lasted until 2020, the United Kingdom was to be treated as if it were still a member of the EU and the EEA. If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, who were entitled to reside in Norway in accordance with the EEA agreement before the end of the transition period (31.12.2020), you are exempt to pay tuition fees. You must also have stayed in Norway.

If you came to Norway on 1 January 2021 or later, you are not exempt from the tuition fees.

Skjult tekstAnyone with a residence permit because of family immigration may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The person the student has been reunited with must either be a Norwegian citizen or a foreign national with a reason for residence in Norway other than studying.

Anyone who has lived in and has had continuous full-time employment in Norway for at least 24 months immediately prior to commencing studies, may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The person must have had a residence permit as an employee and paid tax to Norway during this period.

There must be no breaks during the accrual period or between the accrual period and the period in which you start your studies. Nevertheless, exceptions may be made for breaks of up to one year in connection with illness or childbirth.

Semester fee

All students in Norway must pay a semester fee of NOK 640,- to The Student Welfare Organisation of Oslo and Akershus (SiO) each autumn and spring. Expenses for any materials that you use in your works you must cover yourself.

Tuition fee

The Norwegian government has proposed the introduction of tuition fees for students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, starting in the autumn semester of 2023.  

Please see Tuition fee for more information.

Proof of Finance

In addition to the new tuition fee, international students from a country outside the EU/EEA must also pay a proof-of-funds deposit (approx. 129 000 NOK) to ensure that living expenses are covered for your academic year in Norway.

For more information about proof of funding and how to apply for a study permit, please see The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Please also take a look at our International Student Handbook for more information about topics relevant to international students.

No, we do not offer scholarships or other forms of financing. We advise you to research what opportunities for financial support there might be in your own country. There are some limited opportunities from The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund («Lånekassen») for foreign students.

Students at The Oslo National Academy of the Arts can apply for student accommodation through the Student Welfare Association – SiO. Make sure to apply early.

All questions regarding the application form and housing in general must be directed to SiO Housing.

If you prefer, there is of course also the option of private accommodation.

No, we are sorry, but we do not have the capacity to assess if you fulfil our entrance requirements beforehand. Please submit your application.

We only accept applications registered and uploaded to our application portal “Søknadsweb”.

"Søknadsweb" and information about the admission process will be available on our webpage two months before the application deadline.

All study programmes have specific deadlines and each applicant is responsible to apply within the deadline. You find the application deadlines in the admission information of each study programme.

The deadline for upload all your docuemtns is the same as the application deadline.

E.g. for studies with the application deadline 1 February, you must upload your documents within 1 February. 

Generally, you must upload all documents within the application deadline. Only few documents which are not available within this deadlin can be delivered after that.

This applies for applicants who complete their higher education entrance qualification/bachelor's degree in the spring semester they are applying for studies. 

Applicants who must complete a language test in the period of application must upload the official results within 1 July. 

You can apply on the condition that you will send us your diploma by 1st July.

When you apply, use the comment field in “Søknadsweb” and kindly let us know that you are in the process of finishing your exams and that you will send us the Diploma as soon as possible, and no later than 1st July.
For now, please upload a transcript of records.

When you apply, use the comment field in “Søknadsweb” and kindly let us know that you are in the process of taking a language test and that you will send us the certificate as soon as possible, and no later than 1st July.
Please inform us of when your test is to take place.

We have admission once a year, and all our studies start in August.

You will find information about the study programmes and admission under each department:

Academy of Dance
Academy of Opera
Academy of Theater
Design
Art and Craft
Academy of Fine Art

Please see the programmes curriculum for detailed information. This is linked to at the bottom of the page describing the program.