Royal College of Music in Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden

Overview

English Name: Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Acronyms: KMH
Control Type: Public

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Royal College of Music in Stockholm is a public college that functions as a higher-education provider within Sweden.

Royal College of Music in Stockholm delivers higher education across bachelor's and master's programmes through multiple faculties. The institution offers a catalogue of active programmes for prospective students.

Location & Contact

Need to mail, call, or visit Royal College of Music in Stockholm? Address, phone, and digital contact options below. Religious and cultural accommodation queries route through specific student services.

Address: P.O. Box 277 11 Lidingövägen 12
Postal Code: SE-115 91
Map:
Phone: +46857210000
Social Media:

Academic Details

Enrolment scale, staff balance, and accreditation context for Royal College of Music in Stockholm are below. Female student percentage signals admissions reach and shapes the student-life environment.

Accrediting Agency: Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ)

Degrees

KMH is also part of the Swedish National Artistic Research School, leading to a Ph.D. degree in Music; Also Freestanding Courses

Bachelor's 7 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Conducting
  • Jazz and Popular Music
  • Music
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Musical Instruments
  • Religious Music
  • Teacher Training
Master's 8 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Art Therapy
  • Conducting
  • Jazz and Popular Music
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Musical Instruments
  • Opera

Faculties & Divisions

Royal College of Music in Stockholm's subject-coverage map. Specialised laboratories and facilities are usually controlled by their host faculty, which affects access for cross-departmental students.

Classical Music (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Music
  • Musical Instruments
  • Religious Music
  • Singing
Composition, Conducting and Music Theory (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Conducting
  • Music Theory and Composition
Folk Music (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Music
Jazz (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Jazz and Popular Music
Music and Media Production (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Media Studies
  • Music

Common Career Paths

  • Media Producer
  • Content Strategist
  • Broadcast Journalist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Music Education (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Music Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

The programmes you can apply for at Royal College of Music in Stockholm are grouped by degree level. Programme-level accreditation (separate from institutional) matters for regulated professions like law, medicine, and engineering.

Bachelor's Degree

13 programmes

Royal College of Music in Stockholm delivers 13 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.

Composition – Electroacoustic Music Komposition – Elektroakustisk musik 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Music Therapy Musikterapi 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Church Music Framförande – Kyrkomusik 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Music Production Framförande – Musikproduktion 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Jazz Framförande – Jazz 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Folk Music/Art Music from Other Cultures Framförande – Folkmusik/konstmusik från andra kulturer 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Folk Music Framförande – Folkmusik 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Classical Music, Edsberg Framförande – Klassisk musik, Edsberg 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Classical Music, Early Music Framförande – Klassisk musik, tidigmusik 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Classical Music Framförande – Klassisk musik 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Conducting – Orchestral Dirigering – Orkester 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Conducting – Choir Dirigering – Kör 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Composition – Western Art Music Komposition – Västerländsk konstmusik 3 years 180 credits On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
Delivery: On-campus

Master's Degree

19 programmes

These 19 programmes form Royal College of Music in Stockholm's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.

Performance – Swedish Folk Music Framförande – Svensk folkmusik 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Church Music, Vocal Framförande – Kyrkomusik, Vokal 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Church Music, Instrumental Framförande – Kyrkomusik, Instrumental 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Composition – Jazz Komposition – Jazz 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Composition – Electroacoustic Music Komposition – Elektroakustisk musik 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Composition – Film Music Komposition – Filmmusik 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Contemporary Performance and Composition (CoPeCo) Samtidig framförande och komposition (CoPeCo) 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Nordic Performance Master in Folk Music (NoFo) Nordisk framförandeminskare i folkmusik (NoFo) 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Nordic Performance Master in Jazz (Nomazz) Nordisk framförandeminskare i jazz (Nomazz) 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Orchestral Conducting Orkesterdirigering 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Classical Music Framförande – Klassisk musik 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Classical Music, Edsberg Framförande – Klassisk musik, Edsberg 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Early Music Framförande – Tidigmusik 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Folk Music/Art Music from Other Cultures Framförande – Folkmusik/konstmusik från andra kulturer 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Jazz Framförande – Jazz 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Performance – Music Production Framförande – Musikproduktion 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Composition – Art Music Komposition – Konstmusik 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
Choral Conducting Kördirigering 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus
AIM – Artistic Interdisciplinary Master AIM – Artistisk interdisciplinär master 2 years 120 credits On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
Delivery: On-campus

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

1 programme

Royal College of Music in Stockholm also offers 1 programme across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.

Music Teacher Education (Lärarprogram) Musiklärarprogram 300 credits On-campus
Credits: 300 credits
Delivery: On-campus

How to apply to Royal College of Music in Stockholm

The standard application path for Royal College of Music in Stockholm, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Royal College of Music in Stockholm offers 33 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Each programme at Royal College of Music in Stockholm has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Apply directly via Royal College of Music in Stockholm's online portal at www.kmh.se. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at +46857210000. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal College of Music in Stockholm

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Royal College of Music in Stockholm, drawn directly from institutional records.

Where can I find Royal College of Music in Stockholm?

The institution is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Is Royal College of Music in Stockholm public or private?

Royal College of Music in Stockholm operates as a public institution.

What programmes are available at Royal College of Music in Stockholm?

Programmes at Royal College of Music in Stockholm cover bachelor's and master's programmes.

Is Royal College of Music in Stockholm accredited?

The institution holds recognition from Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ).

Where can I learn more about Royal College of Music in Stockholm?

Royal College of Music in Stockholm's official website is www.kmh.se.

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