Semester start for Classical Music Performance, bachelor's programme
Semester start for Classical Music Performance, bachelor's programme
We look forward to seeing you! Discover what awaits you as a new student.
Welcome as a new student
Congratulations on receiving a study place at the bachelor's programme in Classical Music Performance at the Faculty of Fine Arts! We are looking forward to meeting you at semester start on 10 August 2026!
We have compiled important information regarding the start of your study programme below.
Welcome to UiA and Campus Kristiansand!
Find more details about the study programme:
- jorun.christensen@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 19 03
- mie.g.reibo@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 24 09
- pia.goul@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 24 12
Important information about the programme
Equipment needs
The Faculty of Fine Arts recommends that all students bring their own equipment where possible.
Semester start 2026
Orientation programme
Welcome programme for all new international students starting their studies at UiA.
- Time: 7 August, 10:00 - 15:00
- Location: Campus Kristiansand, B1 018
Mandatory session
Time: 10 August, 12:15 - 13:00
Location: G1018
Welcome to the first meeting with fellow students, study program director and study supervisor. There are no classes this day, but a short welcome meeting to get to know each other a bit. Information about what awaits throughout the semester will be provided in an information meeting later in the week, see further down the page.
Opening ceremony
Welcome to the formal opening of the academic year on the lawn at Campus Kristiansand, Monday 10 August 2026!
Buddy programme
UiA has a great buddy programme for new students! You will automatically become a member of a buddy group and will be contacted by a buddy already the weekend before semester start. This way, you know that someone will be there to greet you when you arrive at Campus Kristiansand on that day.
The first weeks
Tuesday 11 August
Information meeting
You will meet your lecturers and receive information about the course structure and content.
Time: 10:00-11:00
Place: Sal 1
Course in Digital tools (in English)
Get to know the systems and software you’ll need as a student.
10:15-11:00: Digital tools
Wednesday 19 August
Join us for a fun barbecue party! The Heads of Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts will prepare hot dogs for our first-year students. It's the perfect chance to meet the staff and fellow students at the faculty.
Location: Outside the staff canteen (right across from the main entrance of Building K).
Time: 3-5 pm.
The event is free and all first-year students at the Faculty of Fine Arts are most welcome!
New student at UiA
Useful information for new students
Guidance and courses
We provide a wide range of courses, digital guides/courses, and personal guidance.
- Academic support and career guidance
- Essential systems and software
- University Library: literature searches, academic writing, proper source citation, and more
Welcome to Kristiansand!
You've chosen a great town to be a student in!
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