How to apply
To be admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Music, the very first step is to submit an application. As an applicant for a bachelor's programme, you must subsequently take an entrance exam. As an applicant for a master's or soloist programme, you will also need to take one or more entrance exams, in addition to meeting other admission requirements.
On this page, we have gathered all the information you need regarding application and admission – for both bachelor's, master's, and soloist programmes.
APPLICATION PROCESS
WHAT DOES AN APPLICATION CONSIST OF, AND WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE?
An application to the Royal Danish Academy of Music consists of an online application form and practical entrance exams. The content of both the application and the entrance exam varies depending on the level of education. You can read more about it below.
The application form must include the following:
- Attached documents: The documents you need to attach depend on the program you are applying for admission to. See the list of specific documents for your application
- Specification of repertoire. Read about the repertoire requirements under entrance exams
The practical entrance exam consists of the following parts, which must be passed to be considered for admission:
- Principal subject
- Supporting subjects
The application form must include the following:
- Attached documents: The documents you need to attach depend on the program you are applying for admission to. See the list of specific documents for your application
- Specification of repertoire. Read about the repertoire requirements under entrance exams
The practical entrance exam consists of the following parts, which must be passed to be considered for admission:
- Principal subject
The application form must include the following:
- Attached documents: The documents you need to attach depend on the program you are applying for admission to. See the list of specific documents for your application
- Video recording of the entrance exam's first round
- Specification of repertoire. Read about the repertoire requirements under entrance exams
The practical entrance exam consists of the following parts, which must be passed to be considered for admission:
- Principal subject
- First round (online video upload)
- Second round (in-person exam)
- Third round for applicants to the Soloist Artistic Research and the Soloist with teaching qualifications (advanced level) programmes
CAN I APPLY TO MULTIPLE DANISH MUSIC ACADEMIES?
Yes, you can, but the application process varies depending on whether you are applying for a bachelor's programme or a master's/soloist programme.
Bachelor’s programmes
There is a coordinated application process for bachelor’s programmes at the Danish music academies. You can apply for admission to two music academies simultaneously, but you only need to submit your application and take the entrance exam at the music academy you have listed as your first priority. If you have applied to RDAM as your first priority and passed your entrance exam with us but we cannot offer you admission, we will forward your application to your second priority if you have indicated one in your application. Your second priority will then decide whether they can offer you a study place.
You can specify any second priority in the online application form.
Master’s and soloist Programmes
For master's and soloist programmes, there is no coordinated application process among the music academies. If you wish to apply to multiple places, you will need to apply and take the entrance exams at the relevant music academies.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE APPLICATION FORM?
Applications for admission to the Royal Danish Academy of Music are submitted through the application portal, Studieoptag, by filling out the application form and paying the application fee (500 DKK).
Applications for bachelor's and master's programmes are open from mid-October, while applications for soloist programmes are open from mid-February.
You will find a link to Studieoptag further down this page and in the main menu.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION?
Immediately after the application deadline, you will receive an informational email containing a list of accompanists you can contact if you wish to have accompaniment for your entrance exam.
About a month after the application deadline, you will receive a notification with the time and place for your entrance exams.
WHEN ARE THE ENTRANCE EXAMS HELD?
| Study programme | Time period | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's og master's | January | Download overview here | Will be updated mid-November 2024 |
| Orchestra Conducting | February | 3-4 February 2025 | |
| Opera Academy (YAP) | November | 22-23 November 2024 | |
| Opera Academy (Master in voice, specialized in opera) | March | 8. - 9. March 2025 | |
| Soloist | May-June | Download overview here | Will be updated mid-March 2025 |
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE A RESPONSE ABOUT MY ADMISSION STATUS?
We send final responses for all applications to the bachelor's and master's programmes in mid-March and for the soloist programmes at the beginning of July.
You will receive your response letter through the application system.
WHEN DOES THE ACADEMIC YEAR START?
The academic year always begins at the end of August. If you are admitted, you will receive practical information as well as details about the start of your studies and the orientation trip via email before the summer break.
FURTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION EVENING AT RDAM 2024
Come to the information evening at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and learn about student life and the entrance exams at RDAM.
The date, time, and location will be updated on this page shortly.
more questions?
Please reach out to admission@dkdm.dk