Why study music abroad?

Many students from Russia and the CIS choose such countries for higher music education as the USA, Great Britain, Germany, and Canada. And this is no coincidence: it is there that universities offer the most modern programs, taking into account the latest industry trends. In addition, students of foreign universities often have the opportunity to expand their professional horizons by taking master classes with world-famous musicians.

How to get a music education abroad?

Students can earn a Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees. A bachelor’s degree usually takes four years to complete, and a Bachelor’s degree in music is awarded upon graduation. The Master’s program lasts two years. Some institutions offer a combination of a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree that lasts 5.5 years. The PhD program lasts at least three years.

During this time, students aquaria research skills. You can study music at universities, art colleges or a conservatoire, which specialize in performance based study programs. Music programs are available all over the world, so by studying abroad you’ll have a huge number of options to choose from.

Admission requirements

Requirements may vary depending on the universities. However, all educational institutions require: Proof of proficiency in the foreign language in which classes are taught. For example, if you are applying to The Juilliard School it is necessary to provide the results of the English language examination (IELTS Academic — 6, TOEFL — 73).

Pass the entrance exam. Some universities accept video recordings of the creative test, while others invite applicants to an in-person examination based on the results of the preliminary selection. They test your knowledge of music theory, your instrument skills, and your musical ear. Admissions committees generally ask you to perform a variety of styles and genres to better assess your competence. Provide a high school diploma and a transcript with grades.

What works are included in the entrance exam?

Universities set their own exam requirements. For example, applicants to The Juilliard School's undergraduate piano program must submit video recordings of the following compositions for the preliminary audition: One Chopin Etude, One work of choice (Haydn, Mozart or Schubert sonata).

A substantial composition by Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt or Mendelssohn (etudes, nocturnes, short dances, waltzes or similar works are not allowed). Best universities: The Juilliard School, Royal College of Music, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, The Royal Academy of Music, Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris, New York University, Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki. The cost of a semester begins at $5,000 dollars. Amounts vary significantly depending on the country and type of institution. For example, studying at prestigious universities, ranked in the top 10 in the world, can cost $5,700 as in Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, or $51,000 as in The Juilliard School.