The program emphasizes the recording of acoustic music, with a focus on jazz and classical, and provides practical opportunities for advanced students to improve their audio education and experience.
Student exchange
By going on exchange to one of our partner institutions abroad as part of your studies, you will have an opportunity to get a unique education. In addition to improving your career opportunities, you grow as a person and gain the ability to greater reflect on the topics you study as part of your degree. All about exchange
Autumn semester is open for incoming exchange students.
- All countries
Brno University of Technology
- Czechia
Brno University of Technology
Admission procedures
How to apply for admission to Music Production and Recording - International applicants
The following information is only relevant for International applicants who does not have a Norwegian identification number or is not from one of the Nordic countries. If you have a Norwegian identification number or if you are from one of the Nordic countries, you must follow the instructions further down under ''How to apply for admission to Music Production and Recording - Nordic countries''.
Admission procedures
How to apply for admission to Music Production and Recording - Nordic countries
The following information is only relevant for applicants who have a Norwegian identification number or is from one of the Nordic countries. If you do not have a Norwegian identification number or if you are not from one of the Nordic countries, you must follow the instructions under ''How to apply for admission to Music Production and Recording - International applicants''.
Questions and Answers
Can I combine my studies with work or band activities? When do I get access to my schedule? Below you will find answers to these questions.

Where does the teaching take place?
As a student at the Faculty of Performing Arts, you will have all your teaching on campus Bjergsted. On campus, we have concert halls and ensemble rooms, in addition to good capacity for rehearsal rooms that you as a student can use both on weekdays and on weekends. In addition, during project weeks you will participate in various performances and events associated with other cultural institutions and stages in the Stavanger region.
Where can I find Campus Bjergsted and the Faculty of Performing Arts?
The Faculty of Performing Arts has its own campus (Campus Bjergsted) which is located in a park (Bjergstedparken) close to Stavanger city center. Campus Bjergsted is located very close to Old Stavanger and has Stavanger Concert Hall as its nearest neighbor. Check out UiS's interactive map for information about the location.
When will I have access to my schedule?
The schedule will be ready in the beginning of the semester in August. You will gain access to this as soon as you have finished the registration in StudentWeb. The schedule for project weeks will be available no later than three weeks before the project takes place.
Is it possible to study MPO part-time?
Music Production and Recoring is a full-time study.
Can I combine my studies with work or band activities?
All tuition at the faculty is compulsory, with 80 percent attendance requirements. Absence can be applied for for up to 8 days during a study year. Each application must be professionally substantiated and submitted within two weeks before the absence takes place. For more information, please see Attendance Rules and Requirements for Students.
If you have questions concerning admssion procedures, audition or the study programme, please contact: music-dance@uis.no
If you have questions related to the study, contact Mark Drews, associate professor for Music Production and Recording programme.
Departments
Music Production and Recording can be a foundation for further studies in performing music. We can offer Extension Studies in Music Performance, Master's and Postgraduate Diplomas in Music Performance.