Application Information

IUA employs an electronic application form.
The application process is in two steps; first applicants fill out the application form, pay the application fee and submit the application. Secondly, applicants receive confirmation that IAA has received the application. Please note: It is possible to save the application while working on it. 
It is necessary to include a passport photo with the application. 

The Application

An application is not valid until the applicant has submitted the application and paid the application fee. Applicants must submit the following documents:        
 
1. Certified copy of programme / course transcript(s) (PDF)
a) Applicants should submit a detailed record of previous education (final examination or university entrance examination) from secondary education up to the present, including programmes of study taken and grades achieved. This may be submitted in Icelandic or English. Attach in the application.
b) Record of previous education in music. Attach in the application.
 

Admission Process

Applications are evaluated on the basis of general requirements
Evaluation exam in Music Theory
Auditions (Instrumental)
 

Audition

The programme should consist of an etude that demonstrates the applicant´s technical ability and two more pieces from different periods that show diversity in technical skills and interpretation.
Recommended pieces:
Winds and Brass: First movement from a Classical conserto
Strings:  Solo piece / movement by J.S. Bach
Piano: First movement from a Classical sonata
 
Please, note that students are expected to provide their accompaniment for the auditions.  
Total length:  20-30 minutes. 

 

Admission Requirements

General requirements
Basic qualification for acceptance into the IUA is a secondary school exam (Icelandic: Stúdentspróf) or completion of an equivalent program. 
Applicants who do not meet these general requirements must demonstrate maturity and knowledge that can be evaluated as equivalent to the missing education. 
Specific requirements
In addition to the general requirements, applicants must meet additional requirements regarding their knowledge of music.  The assessment criteria are that the applicant has completed a secondary level according to the national music school curriculum guide or the equivalent.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate knowledge equivalent to at least the 7th grade of secondary music school.
All those who meet the general requirements attend an evaluation exam in music theory, harmonic analysis and aural skills.
Language Requirements
The programme is conducted in Icelandic.

 

 

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening of application: January 8th, 2024

Application deadline: April 12th, 2024

Admission results: May, 2024

Application fee: 5000 ISK

SHORTCUTS

Application form

Tuition

CONTACT

Elín Anna Ísaksdóttir, elinanna [at] lhi.is
Sigurður Hjörtur Flosason, sigurdurflosason [at] lhi.is