Bachelor in Utøvende musikk - rytmisk

At University of Agder, tuition comes to 47,000 NOK per year.

The Institutt for rytmisk musikk has a national status as a Senter for fremragende utdanning (SFU) for prosjektet CreaTeME. It trains musicians at a high level and focuses on developing your artistic expression and technical skills, with a curriculum that includes sound and identity, composition, studio work, music technology, and band development.

The programme is based in Kristiansand and offers two specialisations: Utøvende rytmisk and Låtskriver og artist. The student house BARE in Kristiansand city centre has concert halls and practice rooms available for the programme.

Institutt for rytmisk musikk is the largest specialist environment for rhythmic music in Norway and offers two fully equipped sound studios, a 3D sound system, concert venues, and well-equipped practice rooms.

University of Agder sits on Norway's southern coast with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. Although it officially became a university in 2007, its academic roots extend back to the 19th century, and today it serves over 14,000 students. The institution promotes an open, collaborative culture that connects staff, students and the wider community, making it a welcoming choice for international learners seeking a student-centered environment in a compact Scandinavian city.

Academically, UiA balances teaching and research across applied sciences, social sciences, education and the arts, with an emphasis on collaboration and problem solving. Internationalisation is central to the university's strategy: UiA maintains hundreds of exchange agreements and receives exchange students each year, while offering research projects that invite student participation. Practical learning, close faculty contact and opportunities to join cross-disciplinary projects are core strengths.

Student life in Kristiansand combines safe campus living with coastal leisure, efficient public transport and easy access to nature. Support services for international students include orientation programs, language support and guidance on housing and internships. Prospective students should explore program-specific entry requirements and take advantage of UiA's exchange and research options to shape a study path that combines regional engagement with global perspectives.