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Information about admission to the Bachelor's and Master's programmes at Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO).
Important notice! The Norwegian Government has introduced tuition fees for foreign students from outside the EU/EAA from the academic year 2023/2024. Please see Tuition fee for more information.
Bachelor's programmes
All our Bachelor's programmes are taught in Norwegian, except for Bachelor's programme in Classical Ballet. For more information about our Norwegian taught Bachelor's programmes, please see the information on our websites in Norwegian.
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
The general basis for admission to the Bachelor's programmes are Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Norwegian: generell studiekompetanse/GSK) and entrance exams. The academic qualifications are specified in the study plan for the individual programme.
You have to meet the general admission requirements and document proficiency in the Norwegian language in order to be eligible for admission. You can find information on the general requirements on the GSU-list.
Admission information per study program
NB! Søknadsweb (the application portal) and information about the admission process will be available two months before the application deadline.
Bachelor’s programme in Classical Ballet
Application deadline
20 February 2024 (23:59 CET)
Admission requirements
Admission to the programme is based on 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 health 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.
All qualified applicants will be ranked.
Required documents
You must upload the following documents in PDF format (max. 15 MB per file) to the application portal Søknadsweb:
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
| Documentation of citizenship
File name: passport.pdf |
Upload a photo of your passport or National ID card. |
| Documentation of your education
File name: GSK.pdf |
Upload your diploma from primary or secondary school. If you will complete primary/secondary school in June 2024, upload your transcript from December 2023/January 2024. If you do not have GSK yet and are applying based on an exemption, include a note in the extra information field in Søknadsweb. |
| Proof of proficiency in Norwegian/English
File name: norwegian.pdf / english.pdf |
Applicable to those with foreign secondary education from countries outside the Nordic region. For more information, take a look on the website regarding language requirements. |
| Certificates
File name: certificates.pdf |
Certificates from dance instructors should include the teacher's assessment of your suitability for professional education in classical ballet. Compile all certificates into a single PDF document. |
| Images/Photos
File name: BAKB2024-pictures.jpg |
You must upload the following pictures in a PDF document:
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| Video Links
File name: BAKB2024-video.pdf (Video approximately 15 minutes in total) |
Upload a document with links of videos you have uploaded on YouTube, Vimeo, or a similar platform. The video links must remain accessible throughout the entire admission period. You can check 'Hidden' if you do not want the video to be searchable by others. The video should include 7 segments as described in the following file: |
| Admissions form
File name: BAKB2024-form.pdf |
Fill out the 'Admissions Form BA Classical Ballet 2024' and upload it to Søknadsweb. |
Admission process and important dates
| Activity | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | February 20 at 23:59 CET | Deadline for registration and uploading of required documents. |
| First admissions round | March 4 - 13 | The admissions committee reviews all uploaded application documents. The admissions committee assesses which candidates advance to second round |
| Second admissions round | April 5 | Physical admission tests at the school. The admissions committee assesses which candidates advance to third round. |
| Third admissions round | April 6 | Physical admission tests at the school. The admissions committee evaluates which candidates will be given an enrolment offer. |
Master's programmes
The Master's programmes at KHiO ar taught in Norwegian and/or English. More information about the specific language requirements can be found in the curriculum for the study programme.
General admission requirements
For admission to a Master's programme, you need to have:
- obtained Bachelor's degree or equivalent education
- specialization of a minimum of 80 credits within the subject area of the Master's programme
The general basis for admission to the Master's programmes are general admission requirements and entrance exams. The academic qualifications are specified in the study plan for the individual study programme.
You will find more specific information about the admission requirements for each Master's programme in the list below.
If you complete your Bachelor’s degree during the year of application, you must upload a transcript of records showing how far you have progressed in your studies.
You do not need to upload documentation of education completed at KHiO.
Admission information per study programme
NB! Søknadsweb (the application portal) and information about the admission process will be available two months before the application deadline.
Master’s programme in Choreography
Application deadline
No admission in 2024.
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:
- A formal assessment of the application and the applicant’s competence
- 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
- 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.
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
| Documentation of education File name: MAKO2023-transcript.pdf (max. 15 MB) |
Diploma of your bachelor's degree/transcript of ongoing education |
| Proof of English proficiency
File name: MAKO2023-English-proficiency.pdf (max. 15 MB) |
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| CV
File name: MAKO2023-CV-references.pdf (max. 15 MB) |
Previous choreographic or relevant artistic practice should be documented or supported by certificate/reference letters in a Scandinavian language or in English. |
| Portrait
File name: MAKO2023-portrait.jpg (max. 15 MB) |
A portrait of yourself. Your face must appear in most of the picture so that the committee can easily recognize you. |
| Reflection text
File name: MAKO2023-reflection (max. 15 MB) |
A written reflection in which you describe: 1. your background and current artistic practice and choreographic field of interest 2. your motivation for wanting to explore this field. |
| Video links of choreographic works
File name: MAKO2023-video.pdf (max. 15 min) |
A document with video links and passwords uploaded on Vimeo (or similar online provider) featuring your choreographic works. Max 15 minutes. |
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.
| Date | Activity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December | Deadline for registering your application and uploading all required documents in Søknadsweb before the deadline expires. | The submission closes at 23:59 (UTC+1). See the list above for information about required documents. |
| From mid-December | Audition preparation | Applicants found eligible after assessment of submitted documents will be invited to audition. Applicants will be asked to prepare a performative work and to write a text in English. |
| 8 - 14 February 2023 | Round 1 | - Self-presentation (max 15 minutes long, more information will follow in the invitation letter to the audition week) - A written assignment - Some creative assignments. |
| After day 3 in the audition period | Round 2 | Choreographic assignments and interview |
Master’s programme in Dance
Application deadline
No admission in 2024.
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.
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
| Documentation of education File name: MADA2023-transcript.pdf (max. 15 MB) |
Diploma of your bachelor's degree/transcript of ongoing education |
| Proof of English proficiency
File name: English-proficiency.pdf (max. 15 MB) |
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| CV
File name: MADA2023-CV-references.pdf (max. 15 MB) |
Relevant artistic experience should be documented or supported by certificate/reference letters in a Scandinavian language or in English. |
| Portrait
File name: MADA2023-portrait.jpg (max. 15 MB) |
A portrait of yourself. Your face must appear in most of the picture so that the committee can easily recognize you. |
| Motivation letter
File name: MADA2023-motivation (max. 15 MB) |
A written reflection in which you describe (maximum 2. pages): 1.Your movement practice and your current agency as a dancer maker and performer. 2.Your motivation for wanting to explore this field. |
| Video links of performance
File name: MADA2023-video.pdf (max. 15 min) |
A document with video links and passwords uploaded on Vimeo (or similar online provider) featuring you as a performer. Max 15 minutes. |
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.
| Date | Activity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2022 | Deadline for registering your application and uploading all required documents in Søknadsweb before the deadline expires. | The submission closes at 23:59 (UTC+1). See the list above for information about required documents. |
| From mid-December | Audition preparation | All applicants found eligible after assessment of submitted documents will be invited to audition. Applicants will be asked to prepare a performative work and to write a text in English. More information will be sent by email. |
| 20 - 24 February 2023 | Audition (Online) | Round 1: - movement assignments - writing task, - creative assignments, Round 2: - Creative assignments - -Interview |
Master’s programme in Opera
Application deadline
1 February 2024 (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). The 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 the application portal Søknadsweb:
Max 15MB for each document.
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
| Documentation of citizenship
File name: passport.pdf |
Upload a copy of passport or National ID card |
| Documentation of Bachelor's degree/ Transcript of records File name: diploma.pdf or transcript.pdf |
Include all pages of your Diploma or Transcript. |
| Proof of Proficiency in English
File name: english.pdf |
Read more about how to document language |
| Repertoire and application form
File name: application.pdf |
Fill in the required information in the application form |
| Are you unsure whether you meet the requirement for 20 credits in scenic subjects?
Then you must upload documentation of all the relevant scenic experience you have listed in your application form. This documentation can be certificates from your employer or media reviews. Course certificates can also be relevant. |
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Requirements for repertoire
| Repertoire |
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Your repertoire for the entrance examinations shall consist of four arias/scenes of different character. The repertorie must cover at least two different eras and two different languages. At least one of the arias must be in Italian. You must submit a video recording of two of the arias before the application deadline February 1st at 23.59. Applications submittet incompletely will not be assessed. |
| Pianist | |
|---|---|
| Candidates for the second round of admission will be awarded to one of the Academy of Opera's pianist. Own pianist can be used. | |
| Video requirements | |
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About the audition process
| Schedule for the entrance examinations: | |
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| 1st round | The admission committee will assess your uploaded material. You will be notified by e-mail by February 14th whether you are qualified for 2nd round of admission. |
| 2nd round | The second round of admission will take place at KHiO in Oslo 29 February or 1 March. In special cases you can have the 2nd round digitally. |
If you apply for both the one-year study and the Master's programme, you will be assessed for both programmes, and you do not need to submit two sets of application forms or any other documents. If you are not qualified for your first priority, we will assess you for your second priority.
Please address any questions about the admissions process to postmottak@khio.no.
Master’s programme in Theatre
Application deadline
1 February 2024 (23:59 CET)
Please note that there is no admission for specialization in Dramaturgy in 2024, only for specializations acting, directing and writing.
Admission requirements
Admission takes placed on formal education and admission test. The programmer requires the competition of a Bachelor-level education (180 ECTS credits) in Theatre (Acting/Directing/Writing/Dramaturgy) or equivalent education and/or experience. The Academy may approve other document qualifications that are either completely or partially equivalent to the educations mentioned above. Applicants are ranked according to the results of the admission tests. Applicants must document proficiency in English.
Required documents
Documents must be uploaded in PDF format to the application portal Søknadsweb, and the maximum size is 15 MB per file.
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
| Copy of passport or national ID
File name: Passport.pdf |
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| Documentation of bachelor’s degree
File name: Diploma.pdf |
Upload a copy of your bachelor's degree certificate. If you complete your bachelor's degree in spring 2024, please include a note in the comments field in Søknadsweb. |
| Documentation of proficiency in Norwegian and English
File name: Norwegian.pdf / English.pdf |
Applies to those without upper secondary education (GSK) from Nordic countries. Here you can read more about the language requirements for the program. |
| Artistic portfolio
File name: MATE2024-portfolio.pdf |
Upload a portfolio with documentation of artistic and/or theoretical work (maximum 5 pages), which may also include student projects. Save the portfolio as a single file. If you have media files, paste links to the work in the document. Do not protect media files with a password. They must remain open throughout the admission period. Optionally, check 'Hide', so the video will not be accessible to others and is not searchable |
| Motivation letter and video
File name: MATE2024-motivation.pdf |
You are required to submit a motivation video of two minutes and a motivation letter of maximum three pages. The link to the motivation video should be included in the same file as the motivation letter. |
About the admissions tests and dates
The admissions test consists of three rounds. Previous studies, motivation letters, and documented practical experience form the basis of assessment for the committee in the first round.
20-30 applicants will proceed to the second admissions test and will be asked to submit an assignment. Information about the assignment, as well as the day and time, will be provided with the invitation.
| Activity | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | 1 February (23:59 CET) | Registration and upload of required documents in Søknadsweb. |
| First round | Week 7 (12 – 16 February) | Review of submitted application materials. Qualified applicants will be invited via email to the second round at the end of March. |
| Second round | Week 18 (29 and 30 April) | Digital interview on Zoom: Each applicant will present their artistic work to the admissions committee, followed by a conversation. |
| Third round | Week 21 (21 and 22 May) | Two days are allocated for collective rehearsals and interviews. It is expected that the candidate is physically present |
Master’s programme in Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research (CDPR)
Application deadline
No admission in 2024.
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
The information about which documents you need to upload will be published on our website two months before the application deadline.
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.
Master’s programme in Design
Application deadline
1 February 2024 (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 in the application portal Søknadweb. All the uploaded files should be compressed to screen viewing, and the total size of uploaded files may not exceed 100 MB, max 15 MB per file .
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
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Documentation of bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) File name: |
All pages of the diploma must be uploaded. If you complete your bachelor's degree during the year of application, you must upload a transcript of records showing how far you have progressed in your programme of study. |
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Proof of Proficiency in English File name:
English.pdf |
All applicants must be proficient in English. |
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Documentation of citizenship File name: Passport.pdf |
Scanned copy of your passport or national ID card.
Information about tuition fees for students from outside the EU/ EEA. |
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Curriculum Vitae File name: |
Relevant education, experience and practice We do not ask for recommendation letters in the application. |
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Motivation letter File name:
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We are curious about your interests as designer, and what you hope to explore as a student at the master programme in Design at Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Information about the study programme. Max. 250 words:
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Portfolio Filnavn:Lastname_Firstname_MADE-portfolio-2024.pdf (max 15 MB) |
Submit your portfolio as one pdf document, consisting of 5 examples of your works/projects, max. 20 pages in total. Your portfolio should showcase your abilities and skills. Feel free to include descriptions of your process. In collaborative works, describe your contribution. Works in any media are acceptable, but if you include a video, web page or app, provide screenshots and functioning links in the portfolio. Compressed to screen viewing. Your portfolio will be assessed on screen by the admission committee, therefore it must be easy to navigate in and the use of text must be well considered. |
Admission process and important dates
| 1 December – 1 February | Application period
You may adjust your application and upload new documents until the application deadline Feb 1st (23:59 CET). |
| February | Application and portfolio assessment
All complete applications will be assessed by the appointed admission committee. |
| Early March | Invitation to interview
Applicants that are assessed to be qualified for the second admission round will receive an invitation to an interview as part of the admission process to the programme. |
| March, week 11 | Interview
The interviews are conducted digitally in March, and the invited applicants will receive information about time/date and digital platform. In the interview the applicants will be given the opportunity to clarify their application and motivation for applying. |
| April | Final results
Offers of admission, offers of a spot on the waiting list and rejection are sent out. The applicant can also view the result of the admission process in Søknadsweb. Applicants who are offered admission or a spot on the waiting list must accept or decline the offer in Søknadsweb. |
| 1 July | Deadline for submitting Diploma achieved in the year of applying. Applies to applicants who are offered a study place or waiting list space after the interview. |
MFA in Medium- and Material Based Art
Application deadline
1 February 2024 (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 to the application portal Søknadsweb within the deadline.
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
| Copy of passport or national ID
File name: Passport.pdf |
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Documentation of completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)/Transcript of records
File name: Diploma.pdf or Transcript.pdf |
All pages of the Diploma must be uploaded. If you complete your bachelor's degree during the year of application, you must upload a transcript f records showing how far you have progressed in your programme of study. |
| Proof of Norwegian and English proficiency
File name: Norwegian.pdf/English.pdf |
The language of instruction is Norwegian and English. All applicants must be proficient in English. |
| CV
File name: MAMBA2024-CV.pdf |
Containing your full name, application number, relevant education and practice. |
| Portfolio
File name: MAMBA2024-portfolio.pdf |
The portfolio must be uploaded as one multi-page PDF document (max. 10 pages and max. 15 MB). The portfolio should consist of a minimum of 8 and no more than 10 different examples of your own works. Together, these works should give a good understanding of your knowledge and skills. Each work must be dated and described with a title, dimensions, what media has been used and a link to a website in case of audio or video files. The total length of video and audio files should not exceed 10 minutes. |
| Video
Filnavn: MAMBA2024- Initials of the candidate.pdf |
Make a short video describing central elements in your master's project. The video must be a visual presentation of your own works. The length of the video should be between 2 and 3 minutes. The video should give the admissions committee an understanding of your works and how you choose to present them.
Submit a link to your video (uploaded on Youtube/Vimeo or similar platform) in a pdf document and upload it to "Søknadsweb". Remember that the link should be open for viewing for those with the link, but hidden so it wont be searchable for others. |
| Application letter
File name: MAMBA2024-application-letter.pdf |
You are required to upload an application letter of max. 1 page (400 words) that reflects on the following: 1) Why are you applying to the MFA program in Medium- and Material Based Art? 2) Give a short description of your artistic practice and main focus. |
Admission process and important dates
| 1 December – 1 February | Application period
You may adjust your application and upload new documents up until the deadline of 1 February (11:59 pm). |
| TBA | Interview
Applicants invited to an interview receive information on time and place for their interview. |
| April | Final results
Information of acceptance/waiting list or rejection letters will be published on Søknadsweb. |
| 1 July | Deadline for submitting Diploma achieved in the year of applying. Applies to applicants who are offered a study place or waiting list space after the interview. |
MFA in Art and Public Space
Application deadline
1 February 2024 (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 the application portal Søknadsweb for your application to be assessed by the admission committee.
| Documents | Comments |
|---|---|
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Documentation of completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent education
File name: diploma.pdf |
All pages of the diploma must be included. All documents must be translated to Norwegian or English by an official translator if they are not in English or any Nordic language. Your original education documents must always be enclosed. |
| Proof of English proficiency
File name: English.pdf |
All applicants must be proficient in English. The master programme relies on a high level of spoken English. |
| Curriculum Vitae
File name: MAPS2024-CV.pdf |
Containing your full name, application number and relevant education and practice. |
| Portfolio
File name: MAPS2024-portfolio.pdf |
The portfolio must be uploaded as one multi-page PDF document (max. 10 pages and max. 15 MB). The portfolio should consist of a minimum of 8 and no more than 10 different examples of your own works. Together, these works should give a good understanding of your knowledge and skills. Each work must be dated and described with a title, dimensions, what media has been used and a link to a website in case of audio or video files. The total length of video and audio files should not exceed 10 minutes. |
| Application letter
File name: MAPS2024-application-letter.pdf |
You are required to upload an application letter of max. 1 page (400 words) that reflects on the following: 1) Why are you applying to the MFA program in Art and Public Space? 2) Give a short description of your artistic practice and main focus. |
Admission process and important dates
| Timeline: | ||
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| 1 December – 1 February | Application period
You may adjust your application and upload new documents up until the deadline of 1 February (11:59 pm). |
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| 11. -12. March (week 11) | Interview
Applicants invited to an interview receive information on time and place for their interview. |
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| April | Final results
Acceptance/waiting list or rejection will be published on the application portal Søknadsweb. |
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| 1 July | Deadline for submitting Diploma
You must submit a scanned copy of your diploma once you obtain your degree, no later than 1 July. If we do not receive such confirmation, any admission to the programme will be revoked and reassigned to a qualified applicant. Applies to applicants who are offered a study place or waiting list space after the interview. |
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Master’s programme in Fine Art (MFA)
Application deadline
1 February 2024 (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 on the application portal Søknadsweb. 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.
| Documents | Comments |
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Documentation of Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)/ Transcript of records File name:
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All pages of the Diploma must be uploaded. All documents must be translated to Norwegian or English by an official translator if they are not in English or a Nordic language. Your original education documents must always be scanned and enclosed. You may later be asked to display the original documents. |
Proof of proficiency in English File name: |
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Documentation of citizenship File name: Passport.pdf |
Scanned copy of your passport.
Information about tuition fees for students from outside the EU/ EEA. |
| Curriculum Vitae
File name: BMA2024-CV.pdf |
Your age, gender, relevant education and practice. |
| Portfolio
File name: BMA2024-portfolio.pdf |
Maximum 10 artworks/projects, one per page. Ten pages total as one PDF-document. Each page of the portfolio can have one main photography of the artwork/project, and two smaller photographs to give context. Include the following information for each artwork:
If you want to add sound or video, paste the link into a portfolio page. Maximum length is 5 minutes. (You can link to a longer version, but there is no guarantee the committee will assess it.) The admission committee will use approximately 10 minutes assessing your portfolio, so think about how you prioritize the content. |
| Motivation letter
File name: BMA2024-motivation.pdf |
You have to answer the following questions (maximum 400 words):
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Admission process and important dates
| December 1st 2023 - February 1st 2024 | Application period | You can change your application and upload new documents until the application deadline. |
| February | Assessment | Complete applications will have their portfolio assessed by the admission committee. |
| March | Interview | All applicants will be contacted. If you are invited to an interview, the interview will be held digital. |
| April/May | Admission | Applicants who are offered admission or a place on the waiting list will have the result published in Søknadsweb. You will also be notified by e-mail. |
| July 1st | Deadline for submitting Diplomas | If you complete your bachelor during the year of application, you must submit a scanned copy of your Diploma to postmottak@khio.no no later than July 1st, 2024. |
When granted, admission is to the programme as a whole, independent of specific techniques and/or materials. Roughly 18 students are admitted each year.
One-year programmes
KHiO does not offer any one-year programmes taught in English.
For more information about the One-year programme in Opera and the One-year programmes in Educational Theory and Practice (PPU), please see the websites in Norwegian.
Student exchange
Language requirements
KHiO offers one English taught bachelor: Bachelor's programme in Classical Ballett (see specified language requirement further down).
The Master's programmes at KHiO are taught in Norwegian and/or English. More information about the specific language requirements can be found in the curriculum for the study programme..
Norwegian taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes
All our other Bachelor's programmes are taught in Norwegian and require Norwegian proficiency. For more information about the admission requirements, please see the Norwegian websites.
You must prove Norwegian language proficiency by passing one of the following examinations:
- Passed exam in Norwegian (oral and written) at “Vg3-level” (393 hours) from Norwegian upper secondary school.
- Passed Level 3 examination in Norwegian for foreign students at Norwegian universities.
- Passed exam from the 1-year course (60 ECTS) in Norwegian language, taken at a university or a university college.
- "Pass" or better in both oral and written exam from Test in Norwegian - advanced level (Bergenstesten)
- Norwegian test from Kompetanse Norge (earlier Vox) with minimum result B2 in all parts.
- "Pass" or better in oral test from Test in Norwegian - advanced level, combined with result B2 or better in reading, listening and written communication from the Norwegian test.
- "Pass" or better in written test from Test in Norwegian - advanced level, combined with result B2 or better in oral communication from the Norwegian test.
You can find more information about the language requirements at HK-dir.
Are you from another Nordic country with qualifications granting general admission to higher education in your home country, and have studied your native language at the most advanced level at upper secondary school you are not required to take a Norwegian language proficiency test.
English taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes
All our Master's programmes are taught in English and require English proficiency.
All international students and students who have completed upper secondary school outside of the Nordic countries must meet the English language requirements that apply to their country.
Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) provides a list of requirements for all countries, the GSU list (Higher Education Entrance Qualification for applicants with foreign education).
Tests
You can meet the English language requirements by completing one of the following tests:
- English (140 hours) from Norwegian upper secondary school: written and oral exam.
- TOEFL with a minimum of 500 points from TOEFL PBT (paper based test) or 60 points from TOEFL IBT (Internet based test).
- IELTS, academic test with a minimum score of 5.0.
- PTE Academic, academic test with a minimum score of 51.
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations: First Certificate in English, Certificate in Advanced English, Certificate of Proficiency in English.
- The European language certificate (telc): English B2
- The European language certificate (telc): English B2-C1 University
- The European language certificate (telc): all English certificates at C1-level
- Michigan Language Assessment: ECPE og ECCE
You can also meet the English requirements if you have completed one of the following:
- A complete or incomplete undergraduate degree in English language and literature of minimum 60 ECTS.
- A minimum of one year of upper secondary school or one year university studies taught in English in one of these countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain or USA.
- Completed a master's degree where the language of instruction was English
Assessment of language competence carried out by the admissions committee is not accepted.
Special language requirements for admission to the Bachelor's programme in classical ballet
The Bachelor's programme in classical ballet is a three-year full-time programme for the education of professional dancers. The programme is intended for particularly gifted ballet pupils, who, after completing primary school, wish to further specialization in classical ballet.
The language of instruction is Norwegian, but it is adapted for students who only speak English. All applicants must document good knowledge of English (ref. study plan).
Oslo National Academy of the Arts also relies on the GSU list prepared annually by the Ministry of Education and Research (see the section about English above for the GSU list).
If the language requirement for English is registered as "not covered", applicants must submit an additional English test which documents level A2 or better. A2 is a universal standard for language tests and can be documented with many different tests. Exactly which one will vary from country to country, and since applicants to the Bachelor programme in classical ballet can come from all over the world, it would not be appropriate to limit this to specified tests.
Assessment of language competence carried out by the admissions committee is not accepted.
How to apply
Register application
Register your application in the application portal Søknadsweb, and upload required documents listed on the webpage about Admission information per study program.
In case of questions regarding use of the application portal Søknadsweb, please read the detailed guidelines.
Submit documentation
You will find detailed information about required documentation requirements on the website "Admission information per study programme".
General criterias for uploading documents in Søknadsweb:
You must upload all required documents within in the application deadline. You are responsible to check if you have uploaded all necessary documents. We will not answer requests by e-mail or elsewhere for individual confirmation of whether we could check if you have uploaded all documents.
Please make sure to name your documents according to the list under "Admission information per study programme". Do not upload additional documents that are not listed. Unnamed documents or excessive amounts of documents may delay or invalidate your application.
Please note that there is no "Submit"-button. Your application is saved automatically after each alteration. You can change your application as many times as you like up until the deadline.
All documents must be uploaded as PDFs (.pdf), max. 15 MB per file.
Documentation of education
- You must upload Diploma and Transcript of records from Upper Secondary School or higher education (Bachelor's degree).
- All pages of the Diploma must be submitted (Diploma, Transcript of Records and Diploma Supplement).
- If you obtain your Bachelor's degree during the admission period, you must upload a Transcript of records showing how far you have progressed in your study programme. Please leave a comment in Søknadsweb as well.
- If you are given a conditional admissions offer, you must upload your Diploma as soon as you complete your degree, and no later than July 1st.
- Documents that are not originally in English or a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Danish or Swedish), must be accompanied by an authorized translation of the original document into Norwegian or English.
Application response
If you have qualified for the next admissions round, we will contact you by e-mail and inform you about the further process.
If you are not qualified to proceed to the next round of admission, we will send out information about this by e-mail. In Søknadweb, it will say "Under processing" until the admission process is finished.
If you participated in the last admission round, you will receive your admission results via Søknadsweb and e-mail.
Normally, the admission results to master's studies starting in the autumn semester will be available in the beginning of April.
Normally, admission results to bachelor's programmes/one-year programmes starting in the autumn semester will be sent at the end of June.
Tuition fees
Students without citizenship from countries inside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland, must pay tuition fees.
The Norwegian government has introduced tuition fees for students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EAA and Switzerland, starting from the academic year 2023/2024. Students who were admitted to study programmes at the Academy prior to this, or exchange students through partner universities, are exempt from having to pay tuition fees.
The tuition fees will be adjusted annually.
How much are the tuition fees?
Master's programmes
| Study programme | Rates for the academic year 2024/2025 |
| Master's programme in Design | 439 636,- NOK |
| Master's programme in Fine Art | 456 877,- NOK |
| Master's programme in Medium- and Material Based Art | 470 677,- NOK |
| Master's programme in Art and Public Space | 470 677,- NOK |
| Master's programme in Choreography | 493 924,- NOK |
| Master's programme in Dance | 493 924,- NOK |
| Master's programme in Opera | 632 391,- NOK |
| Master's programme in Theatre | 632 768,- NOK |
| Master's Programme Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research | 632 768,- NOK |
Bachelor's programmes
| Study programme | Rates for the academic year 2024/2025 |
| Bachelor's programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design | 439 636,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Graphic Design and Illustration | 439 636,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Fashion and Costume Design | 439 636,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Fine Art | 456 877,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Medium- and Material Based Art | 470 677,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Jazz Dance | 493 924,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Contemporary Dance | 493 924,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Classical Ballet | 493 924,- NOK |
| Bachelor's programme in Acting | 632 768,- NOK |
One-year programmes
| Study programme | Rates for the academic year 2024/2025 |
| One-year programme in Educational Theory and Practice (PPU) | 493 924,- NOK |
| One-year programme in Opera | 632 391,- NOK |
How do I pay?
Admitted applicants who have accepted their offer of admission will receive an invoice from the Academy, and must pay the tuition fee within 1 June.
It can take up to three weeks for the Academy to register the payment, depending on the bank connection.
The tuition fee must be paid in full before each academic year. It is not possible to pay the tuition fee in instalments.
When we have received your payment, we will issue a statement you can use to apply for your study permit/student residence permit.
If you have paid the tuition fee, but later have to withdraw from your study place, you can apply to have the tuition fee refunded within 1 September. We will provide information on how to apply for a refund in due course.
Scholarships
KHiO does not offer any scholarships. The website StudyinNorway presents an overview of scholarships and other types of funding for international students who would like to study in Norway.
Can I apply for an exemption?
Some international applicants do not have to pay tuition fees and can apply for an exemption after admission.
Applying for at student residence permit
When applying for a student residence permit, applicants who have received an offer of admission must document their financial ability to cover living expenses in Norway. This comes in addition to the tuition fees. The current amount required by The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is NOK 137 907 per year.
FAQs about admission
For international degree-seeking students. This page provides important supplementary information about what you need to do after receiving an Offer of Admission from Oslo National Academy of the Arts.
What is the Oslo National Academy of the Arts?
The Oslo National Academy of the Arts (Norwegian: Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo, KHiO) is a public university college with about 600 students and 200 employees. Oslo National Academy of the Arts was established on the 1st of August 1996 through the merger of five formerly independent colleges.
The Oslo National Academy of the Arts consists of the following departments: Dance , Academy of Opera, Academy of Theater, Design, Art and Craft, and Academy of Fine Art.
The Academy offers three-year bachelor's programmes (180 cedits), two-year master's programmes (120 credits), and one-year programmes (60 credits) in Opera and in PPU (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). The Oslo National Academy of the Arts also offers PhD programmes.
Oslo National Academy of the Arts is accredited as a specialised university college by NOKUT (the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education), an independent expert body under the Ministry of Education and Research.
Fees and financing
How much does your study programmes cost?
Semester fee
All students in Norway must pay a semester fee of NOK 690,- 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
Students without citizenship from countries inside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland, must pay tuition fees.
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.
Do you offer scholarships or other financing?
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.
Housing
Do you offer any student housing?
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.
Submitting an application
Can you check if I am qualified before I submit my application?
No, we are sorry, but we do not have the capacity to assess if you fulfil our entrance requirements beforehand. Please submit your application.
How and when can I submit my 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.
When must I submit my documents?
The deadline to upload all your documents 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.
Can I deliver documents after the deadline?
Generally, you must upload all documents within the application deadline. Only few documents which are not available within this deadline 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 July 1st.
I haven't taken all my exams yet, but I will recieve my diploma this summer. Can I apply?
You can apply on the condition that you will send us your diploma by July 1st.
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 July 1st.
For now, please upload a transcript of records.
I am in the process of taking a language test, but will not get the result by the application deadline. Can I apply?
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 July 1st.
Please inform us of when your test is to take place.
After admission
When does the studies start?
We have admission once a year, and all our studies start in August.
How is the study programme structured, where can I find detailed information about the study programme?
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.
I’ve already done a similar study programme at another academy. May I transfer to the Oslo National Acadamy of the Arts?
No, we do not consider this during the application process. You need to apply to our programme. If granted admission and you accept the offer, you can apply to have your previous studies recognized and included in your degree here.
I’m on the waiting list, what happens now?
You must first accept to be on the waiting list on our application portal “Søknadsweb”. We will contact you if a place becomes available. This can happen up until a couple of weeks after the programme have started. We are not able to say how likely it is that you will be offered a place.
Can I come visit the school and get a guided tour?
Normally the school is open to visitors, but due to the Corona-situation we are in and for reasons of infection control, it will not be possible to come and look around right now.
KHiO usually arranges an Open Day every academic year in November (cancelled in 2020 due to restrictions). We do not offer guided tours except from this day.
Feel free to sign up for our newsletter (in Norwegian) for information about events happening on campus you might want to attend if you are visiting Oslo, including Open Day.
You could also check out KHiOs Instagram account in order to get an impression of the school.
Is there a lower or upper age limit for applicants?
No, anyone that fulfils the entrance requirements can apply.
I have other questions that are not answered here.
Have you read the information on our webpage about the program and admission?
The programmes’ curriculum might also answer many of your questions, you'll find it linked to at the bottom of the programme's page. You should also check our International Student Handbook.
If you still have questions, you can send us an e-mail to postmottak@khio.no, please write the name of the study program in the subject field.
Postponed start of studies
If you have accepted an offer of admission to a study programme and cannot begin, you can apply for a postponed start of studies.
Who can apply?
You can apply for a postponed start of studies on the basis of:
- Illness
- Parental leave
- Conscription
- Other weighty reasons beyond your control
How to apply?
The application for postponed study start must be sent to postmottak@khio.no within 3 weeks of receiving the offer of a study place. The application must be documented. Valid documentation can be a medical certificate, birth certificate, or confirmation of pregnancy, a proof of military service, etc. Documentation containg sensitive information should be delivered or sent by regular mail to following address :
Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo, Postboks 6853 St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo.
How do you begin your studies after a postponed start?
When you have been granted a postponed start of studies, you can start the study programme at the ordinary start of studies in the semester to which you have been granted a postponement.
You need to reapply through the application portal Søknadsweb within the application deadline. You do not need to upload documentation again, only a copy of the email/letter you received from KHiO. Leave a comment in Søknadsweb that you have guaranteed a study place. You will receive an offer of study. Remember to accept the offer within the deadline.
You are guaranteed a spot as long as you follow the regular admission procedures.
Questions?
If you have any questions concerning postponed start of studies, please send an e-mail to postmottak@khio.no.
Additional resources and information
Submitting an application
Register your application and upload documents on Søknadsweb
Online Application and Søknadsweb Checklist
After admission
Information for International students - International student handbook
Contact
Questions regarding admissions can be sent to postmottak@khio.no. Please read the information about admission requirements thoroughly before e-mailing.