TuitionAsk an advisor
Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Programme provider

Danish National Academy of Music

Esbjerg, Denmark · Accredited programme

University profile
At a glance

Nordic Master in Folk Music (Master's Degree) is taught at Danish National Academy of Music, Esbjerg. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

The master’s programme in Nordic folk music is a joint inter-Nordic collaboration between SDMK in Esbjerg, the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, the Ole Bull Academy in Voss and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. Only two students from each country are admitted to the programme[M4] , so we are not exaggerating when we say that this is truly an elite programme. In addition to ensemble playing, the programme also focusses on main instrument teaching and artistic profiling.

CityEsbjerg

Cost per year

Living costs€1,250 a month in Esbjerg, rent included
€15,000

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

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2Check eligibility

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Nordic Master in Folk Music?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

Which languages is Nordic Master in Folk Music taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

What is the tuition fee?

The tuition for this programme is not published yet. An advisor can tell you the current fee.

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