Royal Northern College of Music
The conservatory was formed as a result of a merger of the Royal Manchester College of Music and the Northern School of Music in 1973.
Information for incoming students
There is an Erasmus+ International Dimension collaboration between UiS and RNCM, meaning that outgoing students are eligible for applying for Erasmus+ International Dimension grants.
Language requirements
Two-semester exchanges
Students being admitted to RNCM must be able to demonstrate that their level of English language meets the necessary entrance requirements: English Language Requirements
One-semester exchanges
For students going abroad for one semester only, RNCM is permitted to waive the requirements following an internal assessment: This would require the student to complete an online test, attend an online interview with a Language Support tutor and submit a short piece of written work. The tutor would then make a recommendation on language level to check against the requirements.
Total number of exchange places
Scholarship
A possible Erasmus+ International Dimension grant in combination with loan and grant from Lånekassen for eligible students.
If sufficient grants are available, and there is a formalized Erasmus+ international dimension collaboration between UiS and the institution abroad, you are eligible for being awarded an Erasmus+ International Dimension grant.
Please note that students applying for Erasmus+ International Dimension grants will receive confirmation of whether they will receive a grant approximately 3 weeks after the application deadline (1 February for exchanges in the autumn and 1 September for exchanges in the spring).
More information about Erasmus+ International Dimension grant.