Nordic Master in Jazz (NOMAZZ)
A collaborative two-year master's degree program focusing on jazz performance across three premier Nordic institutions.
Best for:Best for advanced jazz musicians seeking international collaboration and personalized artistic expression across the Nordic countries.
Overview
The Nordic Master in Jazz (NOMAZZ) is an intensive 120 ECTS joint initiative delivered by the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. Students are admitted to a designated home institution where they eventually graduate, while participating in exchange semesters across all three academies. The curriculum offers direct instruction from prominent musicians within the Nordic jazz scene without imposing rigid stylistic conventions. Participants engage in collaborative study periods and receive Nordplus scholarship support for their mobility across partner locations.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits over two years of full-time conservatory study
- Participate in joint study semesters across partner academies in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
- Develop a personal artistic expression and musical style under the mentorship of leading Nordic jazz artists
- Engage in collaborative ensemble work and international musical exchanges
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent artistic qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English proficiency suitable for international academic instruction and collaboration
Instruction: English
- Advanced instrumental or vocal jazz performance proficiency
- Demonstrated artistic potential and creative vision in jazz
- Ability to collaborate in multi-institutional and international ensemble settings
- Applicants must meet general entrance requirements for master's studies at the participating Nordic academies
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the official admissions portal provided by the participating institutions. Ensure all required artistic portfolio materials and academic documentation are included before the deadline.
- CV
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Audition materials or artistic portfolio
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