The browser you are using is not supported by this website. All versions of Internet Explorer are no longer supported, either by us or Microsoft (read more here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/windows/end-of-ie-support).

Please use a modern browser to fully experience our website, such as the newest versions of Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari etc.

Music, Jazz Improvisation - Master Programme

Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits

Are you interested in developing your musical voice and becoming a skilled jazz musician? The Master's programme in Jazz/Improvisation offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of jazz and discover your own unique style.
Application dates

Start

Autumn 2026

Duration

2 years

Level

Master's

Language

English

Place of study

Malmö

Application dates

There is no description for this programme. Details and overview are described in the syllabus.

Autumn Semester 2026

This application round is primarily for local applicants.

Start

31 August 2026

31 Aug 2026

End

4 June 2028

4 Jun 2028

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Full time

Language

English

City

Malmö

Prerequisites

General requirements for university studies in Sweden as well as a Bachelor in Music 180 credits or equivalent and successful entrance tests to the Master’s Programme in Music. Exceptions can be made from the basic eligibility requirement of proficiency in Swedish for international students.

Selection criteria

Based on auditions

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

  • The European Union (EU)
  • The European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 390,000
First payment: SEK 97,500

Convert currency – xe.com

Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Lund University Global Scholarship Programme

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective  scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA. 

Lund University Global Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarship: Global professionals

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students from certain countries who are applying for select Master's programmes in Sweden.  

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University. Most agreements are intended for Master’s applicants, although certain opportunities may also be available to Bachelor’s students. 

Country-specific scholarships

External scholarships

In addition to scholarships offered by Lund University or through its partner agreements, there are external opportunities. On the page below, you’ll find examples of organisations that may provide financial support for international students from specific countries.  

External scholarships