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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Opera, Bachelor's Programme
The Opera, Bachelor's Programme is designed for students with foundational experience in classical singing who wish to study and become opera singers. The programme focuses on vocal development, with advanced training in acting and movement, preparing students for a professional career as an opera singer.
Programme Details
- Duration: 3 years
- Credits: 180 credits (ECTS)
- Offered by: The Academy of Music and Drama at The Artistic Faculty
- Study Pace: 100%
- Time: Day
- Location: G飆eborg
- Study Form: Campus
- Language: English
- Duration: 1 September 2025 - 4 June 2028
- Application Period: 2 December 2024 - 15 January 2025
- Application Code: GU-53022
- Tuition: Full education cost: 977,940 SEK; First payment: 162,990 SEK. No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders, and exchange students.
Summary
The programme is tailored for individuals with basic experience in classical singing who aim to become opera singers. It involves vocal training as its core, along with dramatic performance and movement. Students study in an international environment and participate in at least one drama project per academic year, with a focus on individual coaching to prepare for a career as an opera singer.
Programme Structure and Content
- Vocal Performance and Interpretation (90 credits): Includes individual singing lessons, master classes, repertory classes, musical rehearsal, languages, ensemble singing, and chamber music.
- Theory and Learning (22.5 credits): Covers music theory, ear training, opera history, freelancing skills, and artistic process, mostly in a group setting with individual coaching.
- Dramatic Performance and Interpretation (52.5 credits): Includes basic physical training, improvisational movement, dance, acting training, musical drama performance, and musical drama projects and productions.
- Independent Work (15 credits): Involves a thesis project with individual guidance and group instruction during the final two academic terms.
Instruction Language
The programme is taught in English; Swedish language skills are not required.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for individuals with basic experience in classical singing who wish to train as opera singers and are interested in studying in an international environment.
Prerequisites and Selection
- Entry Requirements: General entrance requirements for university studies, with special qualifications in musical knowledge and skills assessed at the admission test.
- Entrance Test: The admission test is the basis for selecting eligible applicants. Detailed information about the admission tests can be found on the Academy of Music and Drama's homepage.
- Selection: Based on admission tests, with information available on the Academy's homepage.
After Graduation
Graduates receive the degree Bachelor of Fine Arts in Opera and are prepared to pursue a professional career as a singer or opera performer, or to apply for further studies at the master's level.
Facilities
The Academy of Music and Drama operates from four locations in Gothenburg, providing students with access to various facilities for their studies and performances.
Study at The University of Gothenburg
The University offers a straightforward online application procedure. Scholarships are available for fee-paying students to help cover study costs. Information about university studies in Sweden, academic calendars, and more can be found through the University's resources.