The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen
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The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen
The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM) offers programmes in music performance, Instrument and Voice, as well as in Composition, Conducting and Sound Engineering, and electives in subjects such as Pedagogy and Church Music. The Faculty aims to foster and develop student’s individual artistic profile and technical skills drawing on a solid pedagogical foundation and years of artistic professional experience.
Several study programmes are taught in English, which is also spoken by both Faculty and students.
RDAM has an extensive international network and cooperates with some of the world’s leading music academies. Students are ach year offered masterclasses with internationally renowned artists and educators both in person and through Advanced Audio Network Technology that connects RDAM to music academies across the globe. With more than 50% international students and a nationally diverse Faculty, RDAM is a great starting point for students embarking on an international career.
RDAM has more than 60 practise rooms for its roughly 400 students that are easily available by an online booking system in the Academy’s opening hours from 8am to midnight.
The Academy is housed in the former buildings of the Danish Broadcasting Cooperation renovated in 2008 to fit the needs of a contemporary music academy. Acoustically outstanding concert halls, professional recording facilities and AV equipment are all available to students in their studies at RDAM. The Academy has furthermore invested in Distance Learning technology and is at the forefront of integrating its many possibilities in music education alongside other renowned music academies in the US, ASIA, Australia and Europe.
More than 200 concerts are staged each year at the academy making RDAM an integral part of Copenhagen’s music life. In addition, projects with national orchestras, the Royal Theatre, local ensembles and other cultural and artistic institutions offers students a wide range of possibilities for professional experiences.
RDAM sits in the heart of Copenhagen, located in southern Scandinavia and one-to-two hours’ flight from European capitals such as London, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Stockholm, Oslo and Helsinki. Copenhagen is safe, bike, friendly with lots of parks and easy to get around. It is consistently voted one of the most liveable cities in the world. The city has a rich cultural life with world-class concert halls, opera and theatre stages all in close proximity to the Academy.
What you can study here
Aural Training - Master
Description
As a postgraduate student of teaching aural training, you will be part
of a small, but exclusive group. 1-2 students are accepted every year. The study programme is divided into two lines. Both lines include a high professional level of aural training didactics. You choose between specialising in teaching on academy level or teaching on beginner- and intermediate level.Career Opportunities
The course is to a large degree a specialising course emphasising on making it as practical as possible to apply both in teaching and when performing.About the degree
The Master's programme in Aural Training is offered only in Danish.Admission
Applicants must apply online and attend to an entrance examination.Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Church Music/ Organ - Bachelor
Description
As a student of the organ, you will receive tuition in the principal studies of solo and liturgical organ playing. You will learn all the various aspects of playing the instrument, and acquire improvisational, artistic and technical skills, as well as an advanced level of theoretical knowledge. You will also receive tuition in choral conducting, chamber music, and a number of specialised church music subjects.Read about the Bachelor's programme for Organ and Church Music here.
Career Opportunities
The practical church service experience is organised in co-operation with the Pastoral Seminary, which also provides practical training for Danish church ministers. This is designed to provide you with a solid foundation to prepare you for your professional musical life, in close collaboration with the profession for which you are being trained.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance
examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA
applicants must submit an online application and an audition
recording.Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Church Music/ Organ - Master
Description
As a student of the organ, you will receive tuition in the principal studies of solo and liturgical organ playing. You will learn all the various aspects of playing the instrument, and acquire improvisational, artistic and technical skills, as well as an advanced level of theoretical knowledge. You will also receive tuition in choral conducting, chamber music, and a number of specialised church music subjects. The Master's programme includes training in children's choir direction, and you will receive practical experience at church services.Read about the Master's programme for Organ and Church Music here.
Career Opportunities
The practical church service experience is organised in co-operation with the Pastoral Seminary, which also provides practical training for Danish church ministers. This is designed to provide you with a solid foundation to prepare you for your professional musical life, in close collaboration with the profession for which you are being trained.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application and an audition recording.Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Composition - Advanced Postgraduate Programme
Description
Following the Master's degree, the graduate is able to apply for admission to the Advanced Postgraduate programme which has the duration of two years, and concludes with a public debut concert.Read more about RDAM's Composition Programme here.
Career Opportunities
The Composition programme includes weekly seminars with the possibility of networking with RDAM's composition faculty and international guest teachers. Activities such as PULSAR, the annual festival for new contemporary music, and workshops with Danish and international ensembles help to extend the professional network of the students.About the Degree
The Academy has specialised teachers and good
facilities which will give you the opportunity to work partially or wholly
within the area of electro-acoustics in connection with your principal study.Admission
Applicants for Advanced Postgraduate level must apply online and attend to a live audition.This applies for both EU/EEA applicants as well as Non-EU/EEA applicants.
Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Composition - Bachelor
Description
At Bachelor level, you can choose courses in instrumentation, electro-acoustics, piano and theory. The Academy has specialised teachers and good facilities which will give you the opportunity to work partially or wholly within the area of electro-acoustics in connection with your principal study.Read more about RDAM's Composition Programme here.
Career Opportunities
The Composition programme includes weekly seminars with the possibility of networking with RDAM's composition faculty and international guest teachers. Activities such as PULSAR, the annual festival for new contemporary music, and workshops with Danish and international ensembles help to extend the professional network of the students.About the Degree
The principal study tuition is typically divided between two teachers, who organise the teaching in co-operation with you. In the composition tuition, you will be provided with guidance in relation to working with your own compositions.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Bachelor's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application andcomposed pieces.
Read about admission to the Bachelor's Programme for Composition here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Composition - Master
Description
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.Read more about RDAM's Composition Programme here.
Career Opportunities
The Composition programme includes weekly seminars with the possibility of networking with RDAM's composition faculty and international guest teachers. Activities such as PULSAR, the annual festival for new contemporary music, and workshops with Danish and international ensembles help to extend the professional network of the students.About the Degree
The Academy has specialised teachers and good facilities which will give you the opportunity to work partially or wholly within the area of electro-acoustics in connection with your principal study.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Bachelor's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application andcomposed pieces.
Read about admission to RDAM's Bachelor's Programme for Composition here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Consort - Advanced Postgraduate Programme
Description
Performance practice for your instrument and in the various styles is an important part of the Master's programme in early music. You will work with performance practice-related issues, and learn to seek information from relevant sources and express yourself in writing. The study programme in early music attracts some of the best teachers and artists in the field. Accordingly, part of the tuition takes the form of project work and master classes in an international environment.Read more about the Consort Advanced Postgraduate programme here.
Career Opportunities
We emphasise the students' artistic and
instrumental development, which will prepare you for a professional career as
an interpreter of early music. You will receive tuition in your principal
study, chamber music and ensemble playing in large ensembles.
Admission
Applicants for Advanced Postgraduate level must apply online and attend to a live audition.
This applies for both EU/EEA applicants as well as Non-EU/EEA applicants.
Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Consort: Recorder/Harpsichord/Viola da Gamba - Bachelor
Description
Performance practice for your instrument and in the various styles is an important part of the Master's programme in early music. You will work with performance practice-related issues, and learn to seek information from relevant sources and express yourself in writing. The study programme in early music attracts some of the best teachers and artists in the field. Accordingly, part of the tuition takes the form of project work and master classes in an international environment.Read more about the Consort Bachelor’s programme here.
Career Opportunities
We emphasise the students' artistic and instrumental development, which will prepare you for a professional career as an interpreter of early music. You will receive tuition in your principal study, chamber music and ensemble playing in large ensembles.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application and an audition recording.Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Consort: Recorder/Harpsichord/Viola da Gamba - Master
Description
Performance practice for your instrument and in the various styles is an
important part of the Master's programme in early music. You will work
with performance practice-related issues, and learn to seek information
from relevant sources and express yourself in writing. The study programme in early music attracts some of the best teachers and artists in the field. Accordingly, part of the tuition takes the form of project work and master classes in an international environment.Career Opportunities
We emphasise the students' artistic and instrumental development, which will prepare you for a professional career as an interpreter of early music. You will receive tuition in your principal study, chamber music and ensemble playing in large ensembles.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application and an audition recording.Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.
General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Ensemble/Choir Conducting - Master
Description
As a ensemble conductor or orchestral conductor, your principal study
will be in conducting. As an ensemble conductor, you will work with
string and wind ensembles and big bands, and can function as an ensemble
leader in both amateur and semi-professional music. Practical ensemble conducting will form an important part of the student's education. Here the student will be able to work intensively to develop and perfect his/hers conducting technique, and be coached in artistic interpretation and implementation.Read about the Orchestral Conductor Programme here.
Career Opportunities
Students of both ensemble and 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.Admission
Applicants for Advanced Postgraduate level must apply online and attend
to a live audition. This applies for both EU/EEA applicants as well as Non-EU/EEA applicants.
Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Instrumental/Voice - Bachelor
Description
The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM) offers three-year Bachelor's programmes (BMus).Find RDAM's study programmes for singers and instrumentalists here.
Career Opportunities
Irrespectively of whether the ambition is to teach or perform, practical experience will form an integrated part of the study programme. The Academy has practical training agreements with National professional orchestras and ensembles, beside that RDAM collaborates with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, The Royal Theatre, music schools and many other actors affiliated with the professional music scene in Denmark.About the degree
RDAM's Bachelor's programme in Music Teaching is offered in Danish only.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application and an audition recording.Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Instrumental/Voice - Master
Description
The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM) offers two-year Master's programmes (MMus) in which the students specialise in a particular field or instrument. Find RDAM's study programmes for singers and instrumentalists here.
Following the Master's degree, the graduate is able to apply for admission to the Advanced Postgraduate programme which has the duration of two years, and concludes with a public debut concert.
The Royal Danish Opera Academy is also affiliated with RDAM.
Find more information here.
Career Opportunities
Irrespectively of whether the ambition is to teach or perform, practical experience will form an integrated part of the study programme. The Academy has practical training agreements with National professional orchestras and ensembles, beside that RDAM collaborates with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, The Royal Theatre, music schools and many other actors affiliated with the professional music scene in Denmark.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application and an audition recording.Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.About the degree
The following Master's programmes are offered in Danish only:- Music Teaching
- Aural Training
Tuition
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Instrumental/Voice/Ensemble/Special Class for Pianists/Church Music - Advanced Postgraduate Programme
Description
Following the Master's degree, the graduate is able to apply for admission to the Advanced Postgraduate programme (soloist level) which has the duration of two years, and concludes with a public debut concert. The Royal Danish Opera Academy is also affiliated with RDAM.
Find more information here.
Advanced Postgraduate Study Programmes:
- Instrumental/Voice
- Ensemble
- Special Class for Pianists
- Composition
- Orchestra Conducting
Career Opportunities
Irrespectively of whether the ambition is to teach or perform, practical experience will form an integrated part of the study programme. The Academy has practical training agreements with National professional orchestras and ensembles, beside that RDAM collaborates with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, The Royal Theatre, music schools and many other actors affiliated with the professional music scene in Denmark.Admission
Applicants for Advanced Postgraduate level must apply online and attend to a live audition.This applies for both EU/EEA applicants as well as Non-EU/EEA applicants.
Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the
application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
For further information on the tuition fee for RDAM's Soloist Ensemble Programme, please contact RDAM at international@dkdm.dk.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Orchestra Conducting - Advanced Postgraduate Programme
Description
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. 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. Read about the Orchestral Conductor Programme here.
Career Opportunities
Students of both ensemble and 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.Admission
Applicants for Advanced Postgraduate level must apply online and attend to a live audition.This applies for both EU/EEA applicants as well as Non-EU/EEA applicants.
Read about RDAM's entrance examinations and repertoire requirements here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Tonmeister/Sound Engineer - Bachelor
Description
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.The principal study tuition will be organised in close collaboration
with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR).Read more about RDAM's Tonmeister/Sound Engineer programme here.
Career Opportunities
As a student of recording direction, you will obtain qualifications in music, production and sound technique within the genres of both rhythmic contemporary and classical music. You can specialise by genre or sector, or focus on the role of producer or sound technician.Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Bachelor's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application, and they will be contacted by RDAM in order to set up a telephone or Skype interview as their audition.Read about admission to the Bachelor's programme for Tonmeister/Sound Engineer here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
Tonmeister/Sound Engineer - Master
Description
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.The principal study tuition will be organised in close collaboration with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR).Read more about RDAM's Tonmeister/Sound Engineer programme here.
Career Opportunities
As a student of recording direction, you will obtain qualifications in music, production and sound technique within the genres of both rhythmic contemporary and classical music. You can specialise by genre or sector, or focus on the role of producer or sound technician.Course Description
Applicants can apply for RDAM's Master's programme for Tonmeister/Sound Engineer with Rythmic Music Specialisation.Find the requirements here.
Admission
EU/EEA applicants must apply online and attend to a live entrance examination when applying for Master's level. Non-EU/EEA applicants must submit an online application and an audition recording.Read about admission to the Master's programme for Tonmeister/Sound Engineer here.
Application Deadlines
Find the application deadlines for RDAM's study programmes here.Tuition Fees
Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year.Read more about RDAM's tuition fees here.
Further Information
The Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition.General introduction to the Danish Educational System: The Danish Higher Education System
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education: http://en.ufm.dk/
