Danish National Academy of Music
The Southern Danish Conservatory of Music (SDMK), also called the Danish National Academy of Music, has a campus in both Odense and Esbjerg.
- Country
- Denmark
- Agreement
- Nordplus
- Type
- Studies
About the partner institution
Odense is over 1000 years old and is one of Denmarks oldest cities byer, and at the same time a lively and modern university city with approximately 30,000 students.
Esbjerg is one of Denmark's youngest cities with a unique location on the west coast of Jutland, where the North Sea meets the Wadden Sea. It is not a very big city and you can easily get around by bike.
Odense:
- Jazz/pop
- Classical
Esbjerg:
- Church Music
- Contemporary Rhythmic Music
- Classical
- Electronic Music and Sound Art
- Folk/Traditional Music
- Music Pedagogics
- Film scoring (Master’s level only)
UiA collaborates with the music education programs at SDMK through the Nordplusmusic network.
Available places:
Nordplus: UiA is free to nominate qualified candidates, but it is SDMK that determines how many students they can accept. Therefore, the number of spots available can vary from year to year.
Erasmus+: 4
Requirements
You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Application through the EASY Online Application System.
As a performing music student, you must attach recordings / have an entrance exam as part of the application.
You also have to attach the following to the application:
Required:
- Erasmus+ application form (AEC standard)
- Links to an audition material
- Letter of motivation
- Learning agreement
- Transcript of records (or bachelor certificate)
Optional:
- Letter of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae
- Photo
Credits and courses
Students from UiA must take 30 ECTS per semester.
Access to courses/teaching in the main instrument will depend on the teaching capacity of this instrument. See here for more information about the different courses you can take as an exchange student.
Tuition fees and scholarships
No tuition fees.
Accommodation
The SDMK will assist with information on housing opportunities.
Additional information
Please be aware of your own dates and application deadlines in Nordplusmusic.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester