Applying and entrance exams to music school

Students for basic and advanced studies in music are accepted via an entrance exam. Both beginners and those who have previously studied music can apply directly for advanced studies.

Basic and advanced studies are primarily intended for children and youth. Adults (singers for example) may apply, if they intend to complete the entirety of their advanced studies. We will not accept anyone who has graduated from or is currently studying in vocational education or any other degree in music. For these applicants we recommend the Open Conservatory.

Advanced studies include

  • Basic studies in music
  • Advance studies in music (if basic studies have been concluded elsewhere, applicant may start directly from advanced studies)

Registration to entrance exams was: March 24th to April 21st 2025. Results of student selection have been emailed to applicants on June 5th 2025

The entrance exam includes, for a beginner:

  • Discussion about your music related hobbies, as well as if you have any other hobbies
  • Trying out playing music, such as rhythm and melody repeatance assignments
  • Singing a song of your choice
  • If you wish, you can also perform a short composition

If you already have music as your hobby for some years already, the entrance exam includes:

  • Discussion about your music related hobbies, on why you wish to pursue your hobby at the Helsinki Conservatory, as well as if you have any other hobbies
  • Performing one or two compositions of choice
  • Singing a song of your choice, if you wish, in addition
  • May include rhythm and melody repentance assignments

More information:

New students will be accepted in accordance of availability by instrument.

Availability for piano tends to be few, in comparison to the number of applicants. We recommend to consider also some other instruments, such as viola, double bass, zither, harp, accordion, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trumpet or trombone.

Registration form is to be filled only once! (No separate application for different instruments.) You can announce in the registration form both the instrument of choice (or singing) and a second, alternate instrument of choice (or singing).

Applicants must submit a certificate or a study record extract regarding their previous studies in music on May 31st 2025 at the latest, by email to konservatorio@konservatorio.fi