University of Gothenburg
Academy of Music and Drama

Academy of Music and Drama

Musical concert in the auditorium at Vasagatan 50. Eight musical theatre students on stage dancing to a choreography. December 2023
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The Academy of Music and Drama trains and educates composers, music, dance, and drama teachers, musical theatre artists, musicians in many genres, opera-singers, performance artists and actors. Research within artistic and pedagogical practices also takes place at the academy.

Studying with us

The Academy of Music and Drama offers educations at both bachelor's and master's level in music and performing arts, with many different specialisations. We also have educations for teachers in the subjects dance, drama and music as well as postgraduate education.

Study
Exchange studies at the Academy of Music and Drama
Study within our programmes in music and performing arts.
Our facilities
During the construction of our new faculty building, the Academy of Music and Drama moves to temporary premises.
Student Portal
New student? Welcome!
Find lots of information on the Student Portal to get you started with your studies in Gothenburg.
Scholarships
Students at the Academy of Music and Drama have many options to apply for scholarships.
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After graduation in Music and Sound Production: 'Be crazy!'
An alumni portrait of Zimon Holmberg.
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After graduating in musical theatre: "Find your niche!"
An alumni portrait of musical artist Karin Mårtenson Ghods.
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From the Moon to Göteborgs Stadsteater
An alumni portrait of the actor Odin Romanus.
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Improviser Turned American Folk Musician
An alumni portrait of Hannah Shermis, American folk musician.
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From Loulou to Lammermoor
An alumni portrait of opera singer Linnéa Sjösvärd.

News and events

Concert
Chamber Choir with Katie Thomas
Concert with the Chamber Choir at the Academy of Music and Drama, conducted by Katie Thomas.
Concert
Lunch Box: Chamber Music
Welcome to Lunch Box, a new series of events where each occasion gives the stage to one of the educational programmes at the…
News – 25 October 2024
Good rating for artistic programmes
Twelve artistic programmes at the Academy of Music and Drama have undergone external review during 2023–2024
Show
Opera: Menotti x 2
The Old Maid and the Thief, and The Medium – two one-act operas by Giancarlo Menotti with the graduating opera students and…
Research story/portrait
Researching the Doubling of Roles in the Performing Arts
Meet Magnus Tessing Schneider.
Book release 12 September
Performing the Eighteenth Century
Researcher Magnus Tessing Schneider is an editor of the anthology, with contributions from PhD student Mark Tatlow.
Educational Research in the Arts
Liz Lerman & Jonas Simonson on Critical Response Process
Carina Borgström Källén hosts this episode on Critical Response Process
News – 20 August 2024
Spring Awakening - Musical Theatre Students at Göteborgs Stadsteater
In May 2025, the musical theatre students will make their final production at Gothenburg City Theatre.
About us
Vince Mendoza to be Artist in Residence
Arranger and composer Vince Mendoza will join the Academy of Music and Drama.
Ron Davis Alvarez honoured as CNN Hero
Our former teacher and student is honoured for his work with the Dream Orchestra. Read more on CNNHeroes.com.
About us
Everything about our events
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Upcoming events

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Our research
Research in four different subjects within performance and education.
Doctoral studies
Education on postgraduate level with special focus on artistic and educational research.

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