Overview

Bachelor in Dance at University of Stavanger is a three-year education that prepares you for a professional life as a performing and co-creative dance artist, as well as for further artistic, theoretical or pedagogical studies in dance.

An innovative curriculum

The curriculum is divided into three main areas: physical practice, artistic practice and dance in context. You will work with different approaches to contemporary dance, alternative movement practices and other relevant genres, as well as the application of movement science and safe dance practice to you own training. You will immerse yourself in contemporary repertory, improvisational practices, choreography, and performances, and be introduced to artistic research.

Inquiry and reflection are embedded in the studies as you are challenged to investigate, analyze and reflect upon all aspects of your work. Exposure to different performance and creative practices and a broad range of historical, societal, cultural and artistic perspectives enables you to contextualize your own practice and develop as an independent dance artist.

Career prospects

The programme prepares students for a professional career as a dance artist or for further studies in dance or related subjects. With an additional year in Practical-Pedagogical Education (PPU), a graduate is qualified to work as a dance teacher.

After completing the programme, candidates are awarded the degree Bachelor in Dance, a qualification for admission to master's degree programmes in Norway or abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical practice
Artistic Practice
Dance in Context
Career Issues and Management for Dance Artists
Music
Independent project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stavanger, Norway

Disciplines

Dance

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

For undergraduate studies such as Bachelor in dance (180 credits), a general study qualification (GSK) is required. International applicants must document general study qualification according to the GSU list (General study skills for foreign applicants). In addition, you must be found qualified after the entrance exams and an interview.
There is no requirement for Norwegian language proficency, however, the Bachelor in Dance programme is taught in English, so good English skills are therefore a requirement.
Alternatively, applicants aged 25 years and older, without documentable higher education entrance qualifications, may request to have their qualifications assessed on the basis of prior learning.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

85000 NOK / year

≈ 85000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Stavanger

Norway

10497 - 15897 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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