Norwegian Academy Of Music (NMH)

What Norwegian Academy Of Music (NMH) does

Norwegian Academy of Music (Norges musikkhøgskole, NMH) is Norway's leading public music education institution, located at Slemdalsveien 11 in Oslo and operating under Norwegian state university status with government appropriations. Founded in 1973, the institution employs approximately 200 full-time equivalents across performing, pedagogical, theoretical, research, and creative music disciplines spanning many genres and specializations. NMH offers a horizontally segmented portfolio of programmes including Bachelor and Master degrees in performance, music education, jazz, folk music, and music technology; two doctoral programmes (Music Research and Artistic Research); a Talent Development Programme for musicians aged 13–19; and continuing education and professional development offerings.

The Academy's underlying technology consists of standard higher-education infrastructure (Canvas LMS via Feide SSO, Inspera digital examinations, TimeEdit scheduling, SAP/DFØ ERP, Microsoft Teams, and the Studentweb student information system) integrated across student, staff, and administrative portals. Distinctive intellectual assets are concentrated in three research centres: CERM (Centre for Educational Research in Music), CREMAH (Centre for Research in Music and Health), and NordART (Centre for Artistic Research, pedagogical development, and practice-oriented musicology), supplemented by the legacy CEMPE Centre of Excellence (2014–2023). NMH describes its facilities as state-of-the-art music education facilities comparable to the best in Europe.

The business model is public higher-education funding: revenue is derived from Norwegian state appropriations, supplemented by student fees, public research grants, and EU/Erasmus+ programme funding (notably through the IN.TUNE European University Alliance, 2024–2027). The Academy recruits students through open days, application cycles, outreach events such as Arendalsuka, and a multi-channel digital presence. Distribution extends internationally via the IN.TUNE alliance (8 European music institutions), professional orchestra partnerships for student internships, and ELIA membership (effective March 2026). NMH is not publicly traded, has no parent company or holding structure, and operates as an independent state entity led by Principal Astrid Kvalbein.

Name

Norwegian Academy Of Music (NMH)

Legal name

Norges musikkhøgskole

Website

https://nmh.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) is a Norwegian state-funded music university in Oslo offering bachelor through doctoral programmes in performance, music education, therapy, and research, serving a diverse student body across Norway and European partner institutions via the IN.TUNE alliance.

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Product category

Higher Music Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Conservatories & Music Colleges (EDAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE), Music Theory, Ear Training & Musicianship (EDAMANAF), Music Production & Composition (Songwriting, Recording, DJing) (EDAMAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher music education
• Music performance training
• Music therapy programs
• Artistic music research
• Doctoral music studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

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GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: NMH is a Norwegian public university institution funded through government appropriations, student fees, and public grants. Revenue is derived from state funding for higher education and research activities.

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Core offering

NMH is a Norwegian public university that delivers higher education and research in music at bachelor, master, doctoral, and continuing education levels. Core offerings include degree programmes in music performance (classical, contemporary, jazz, folk, church music), music education, music therapy, and music technology, alongside two PhD programmes and dedicated research centres for educational research, music and health, and artistic research. The institution also runs a Talent Development Programme (TUP) for young musicians aged 13-19 and participates in the IN.TUNE European University Alliance for cross-border music education.

Product overview

Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) is Norway's leading music education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education levels. The institution operates as a unified academic institution with four research centres (CERM, CREMAH, NordART, and formerly CEMPE) that support its teaching mission. Core offerings include Bachelor and Master programmes in performance, music education, jazz, folk music, and music technology; two PhD programmes (Music Research and Artistic Research); and the Talent Development Programme for young musicians. NMH also participates in the IN.TUNE European University Alliance, enabling international collaboration and mobility. The institution provides state-of-the-art music education facilities in Europe, offering individual principal instrument instruction supplemented with ensemble playing, masterclasses, and research activities.

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Products and services

• Bachelor of Music Performance - Classical and Contemporary Music Four-year undergraduate programme developing students as classical musicians with a solid professional foundation for high-level performance careers.
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education Four-year programme combining performance and teaching activities, qualifying graduates for music teaching in music schools, primary and secondary schools.
• Master of Music Performance Two-year graduate programme enabling students to shape their own artistic profile and explore areas of music performance in depth.
• Master of Music Education Two-year programme providing introduction to research in music education with academic approach to music education practices and problems.
• PhD Programme in Music Research Full-time three-year PhD programme with specialization in Music Education/Educational Research in Music, Music Therapy/Music and Health, or Practice-oriented Musicology (including Performance Practice and Music Theory).
• PhD Programme in Artistic Research in Music Three-year PhD programme securing high-level artistic research leading to expertise as Associate Professor.
• Talent Development Programme (TUP) Programme targeting young musicians aged 13-19 who have achieved high skill level on their principal instrument, delivered as session-based teaching over one year.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Short courses, seminars, and professional development programmes for working musicians and music educators including Certificate, Diploma, and advanced programmes.
• European Chamber Music Master (ECMAster) Two-year joint programme where students study at three different institutions in three European countries for professional foundation as chamber musicians.
• Artist Diploma Programme New soloist-oriented one-year diploma programme based on a completed master's degree, featuring Artist Diploma for top international-level students including flutist Elizabeth Salerno and violinists Triinu Piirsalu and Sofia Manvati.
• Joint Online Course for Conference Practices Online course with 8 sessions of 120 minutes each, teaching academic conference presentation skills as part of the IN.TUNE educational formats.
• CERM - Centre for Educational Research in Music Research centre developing and conducting empirical and philosophical research and developmental projects in higher music education as well as compulsory and upper secondary school music education.
• CREMAH - Centre for Research in Music and Health Research centre developing new knowledge, understanding, evidence and critical reflection through research in music therapy and on music as a health resource.
• NordART - Centre for Artistic Research NMH's centre for artistic research, pedagogical development work, and practice-oriented musicology.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of Europe's leading higher music education institutions
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• ELIA - European League of Institutes of the ArtsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026NMH is now a member of ELIA, a multidisciplinary network in arts education and research with 290 members in 54 countries, representing over 350,000 students. ELIA advocates for higher arts education and creates opportunities for international collaboration.
• IN.TUNE European University AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NMH leads the first European university alliance in music, partnering with 7 other music institutions across Europe (2024-2027). The alliance aims to develop new ways of educating musicians across borders, disciplines, and institutions. Supported by EU's European Universities Initiative and co-funded by Erasmus+. IN.TUNE involves 8 universities, 18 associated partners, with 10,430 students and 4,185 staff across the alliance.
• Stichting Hogeschool der Kunsten Den Haag (Royal Conservatoire The Hague)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch partner in the IN.TUNE alliance, contributing to joint educational formats and student mobility
• Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner in the IN.TUNE alliance, leading the European Choir joint module
• Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner in the IN.TUNE alliance, hosting the European Jazz Project and hosting visiting faculty from the alliance
• Taideyliopisto - Sibelius-Akatemia (Uniarts Helsinki)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish partner in the IN.TUNE alliance, co-leading the Joint Online Course for Conference Practices with NMH
• mdw - Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst WiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian partner in the IN.TUNE alliance, leading multiple educational formats including Socially Engaged Musicking
• Universitatea Națională de Muzică din BucureșticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian partner in the IN.TUNE alliance, leading the Sacred Soundscapes educational format
• Faculty of Music, University of BelgradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbian partner in the IN.TUNE alliance, leading the Methods of Artistic Research joint online course
• Oslo Philharmonic OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Oslo's professional orchestras allows students to apply for internships and gain professional experience

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Direct peers

• Sibelius Academy (Uniarts Helsinki): Finnish counterpart in the IN.TUNE alliance and the leading Nordic music university outside Norway. Closely comparable programme portfolio (performance, music education, doctoral research) and co-leads the Conference Practices course with NMH.
• Guildhall School of Music & Drama: London-based conservatory with parallel programme structure spanning performance, composition, music therapy, and research degrees. Competes with NMH for top international applicants and faculty.
• Royal College of Music, Stockholm (KMH): Sweden's leading music university and the closest direct Nordic competitor to NMH for domestic and international students. Comparable programme stack across performance, composition, music education, and doctoral research.
• Royal Academy of Music, London: Internationally leading conservatory with comparable bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes. A direct competitor for elite international soloists and a benchmark for Artist Diploma-level offerings.
• Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM): Denmark's national music university with overlapping programme architecture and Nordic public-funder dynamics. Direct competitor for Scandinavian music students and a like-for-like benchmark on per-student funding.
• mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna: Austrian IN.TUNE partner with overlapping portfolio across performance, music education, and music therapy. Leads several joint educational formats including 'Socially Engaged Musicking' and competes for the same European talent pool.
• ESMUC – Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya: Catalan IN.TUNE partner hosting the European Jazz Project. Offers comparable contemporary and jazz-focused programmes alongside classical training, with similar public-funder dynamics and applied musicology specialisations.
• CNSMDP (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris): French IN.TUNE partner and one of Europe's most prestigious conservatories. Comparable bachelor-to-doctoral range, leads the European Choir joint module, and is a direct competitor for top international performers and composers.
• Royal Conservatoire The Hague: Direct peer as a Dutch IN.TUNE alliance partner offering comparable bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes in classical and contemporary music performance, music education, and music therapy. Similar faculty scale, public funding base, and European positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Universität der Künste Berlin (UdK): Germany's largest and broadest arts university, with music faculties that overlap NMH's portfolio. Operates as a broader incumbent across multiple arts disciplines rather than specialising solely in music.

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