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Admission to Composition

MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN MUSIC • 120 CREDITS • 2 YEARS

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Key dates for your application

  1. Apply for the programme at universityadmissions.se
    Application period: 1 December 2025 – 15 January 2026.
     
  2. Confirm your eligibility. Deadline for supporting documentation to confirm your eligibility is 26 January 2026.
     
  3. Round 1. Upload your work samples by January 21, 2026. A jury will evaluate the work samples, and successful applicants will proceed to Round 2. The invitation to Round 2 will be sent to the email address you provided when you applied for the programme.
     
  4. Round 2 will be conducted remotely, week 10, 2026. Exact date and time are stated in the invitation, which also contains a link to a digital admission test.
     
  5. Admission decision (first selection): 15 April 2026 on My pages at universityadmissions.se
     
  6. Deadline for accepting your place: 28 April 2026 on My pages at universityadmissions.se
     
  7. Admission decision (second selection): 7 May 2026 on My pages at universityadmissions.se

Admission test

The admission test consists of two rounds, both conducted remotely. You must pass Round 1 to proceed to Round 2.

Round 1

Submit the following documents:

  • Four to five (4–5) representative and well-notated work samples in the form of scores (PDF format) along with live or synthesised recordings (MP3 format) with clear recording instructions. It is essential to submit both scores and audio files.
     
  • A statement outlining your goals for the studies.
     
  • Your CV, including a list of qualifications and certificates of previous studies, as well as information about teachers, institutions, study levels, and specialisations.
     
  • A complete list of works, preferably with comments on one or more pieces.

The work samples must be uploaded via the link below no later than 21 January 2026.

Round 2

Round 2 consists of:

  • A digital main test with three components:
    • composition/analysis
    • free composition task
    • instrumentation
       
  • A digital interview where we discuss your uploaded work samples from Round 1 and your solutions to the digital test from Round 2. We will also talk about your creative process, your expectations for the programme, and the skills you wish to develop during your studies.

ADMISSIONS EXERCISES
Admissions exercises in composition

Instructions and criteria for work samples:

Please read all information carefully.

  1. Read the information carefully to ensure you send the correct files in the correct format.
  2. Make sure you have applied for the programme at antagning.se or universityadmissions.se

Prepare your files

  • Save the scores you want to submit as PDFs.
     
  • Name each file with a title and number, your initials (first name + surname, two letters each), and your date of birth (YY/MM/DD). Separate the data with underscores (_).
     
    • Example: Part1_JeSm_990230 (for Jessica Smith, born 1999-02-30)
    • The next file is named Part2_JeSm_990230, and so on.
       
  • Save the audio files you want to submit in MP3 format and name each file with title, initials and date of birth.
     
    • Example: Title1_JeSm_990230
       
  • If you want to use links to YouTube, Soundcloud, your own website or similar as work samples, write full link names in a separate text document and save it as a PDF. Name the PDF file according to the format: Links_JeSm_990230
     
  • Save your other text documents as PDFs and name them with title_initials_date of birth.
     
    • Examples: CV_JeSm_990230, Plan_JeSm_990230 etc.

Create a ZIP file

  • Create a folder on your computer and name it according to the format: Full name_Date of birth (YY/MM/DD)
     
    • Example: JessicaSmith_990230
       
  • Place all files in the folder and compress it into a ZIP file. Do not use RAR, as we cannot open that format.
     
  • The folder must not exceed 5 GB.

Upload your ZIP file

  • Open the upload link (found further down this page).
     
  • Select or drag the ZIP file from your computer.
     
  • Click Upload.

Once the upload is complete, you will receive a confirmation in your browser. Do not close the browser until the upload is finished.

If you need help

Contact us via email: admissions [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se (admissions[at]mhm[dot]lu[dot]se). Never send work samples via email, as your application will be considered incomplete.

Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that the work samples are complete, in the correct format, and playable.

Upload your samples of work here

Upload your samples of work here (round 1) no later than 21 January 2026.

Apply here

Apply for the programme no later than 15 January 2026.

Eligibility and Selection

To be eligible for the program, you must:

  • Meet the general entry requirements for higher education and be able to present a Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent at the start of your studies.
  • Meet the specific entry requirement by achieving approved results in all qualifying tests (entrance tests).

Selection is based on the results of the entrance examinations.

Assessment criteria for the main instruments:
The assessment is based on two main areas: technical proficiency and artistic expression.
To receive a passing result, applicants must demonstrate a sufficient level in both areas. Applicants are then ranked according to the level they have achieved.

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Read more about the programme

Contact

Questions about admission:
admissions [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se (admissions[at]mhm[dot]lu[dot]se)

Last updated: 26 Jan 2026 | rebecka [dot] lassbo [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se