Welcome to the School of Music, Theatre and Art

The School of Music, Theatre and Art at Örebro University is a unique meeting place for artistically and academically-oriented minds to develop their knowledge and skills. The department boasts some of the most highly- renowned teaching and research staff in Sweden, high-spec studio and practice facilities and has close cooperations with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Norrbotten Big Band as well as music producers from across Sweden.
Here at Örebro, we combine teaching on a wide range of music traditions with practical, skills-based knowledge and research. Our bachelor’s programs in Music Performance (where students can choose to study Music Production, Jazz and Pop, Chamber Music or Composition), Music Education, Musicology and Theatre programs are among the best in Sweden. Our Music and Human Beings research group also delivers first-class, international research through focusing on the societal impact of music.
A vibrant campus near the city centre of Örebro
The city of Örebro is famous for its thriving music and cultural scenes and the School of Music, Theatre and Art is a big part of that. Örebro itself is home to the Swedish Chamber Orchestra as well as the international Live at Heart showcase music festival. Our students make up the sound techs, musicians, performers, actors and set designers, within and beyond the city itself across a range of genres.
Do you want to know more about our courses?
Come and take a look at our courses for international applications, learn more about our research and check out our facilities!
Click on the tabs to the left to find out more about our courses. For more information contact our international coordinator or take a look at our Facebook page and Instagram down below.
Events
08 Dec
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Julkonsert
08 December 2025 12:15 Nikolaikyrkan Open for the public
Varmt välkommen till en stämningsfull andhämtning i decembervimlet när Musikhögskolans kammarkör och dirigentstudenter bjuder in till jullunchkonsert. -
PIANOAFTON
08 December 2025 19:00 Konsertsalen, Musikhögskolan Open for the public
Elvedin Drobic, Julius Tibell och Jiwoo Kwan spelar musik av bl a Ravel, Debussy, Stenhammar och Brahms.
News
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From Ukraine to Örebro: Yurii Orzikh to train Ukrainian lawyers in EU law
Yurii Orzikh came to Örebro University from Ukraine three years ago. Today, he teaches tax law – in Swedish. He has now received funding for a project aimed at ensuring Ukrainian lawyers’ knowledge of EU law.
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Study offers hope for IBS treatment
Researchers at Örebro University have made a significant advance in understanding the intestinal condition IBS. For the first time, they have demonstrated directly in the human intestine that butyric acid can bolster the gut. The study provides new hope...
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Research shows exercise effectively reduces ADHD symptoms in adults
Regular exercise has been shown to enhance quality of life, promote better sleep, and reduce ADHD symptoms – according to a recent study by Örebro University.

