Study Musical Composition in Europe

This curriculum includes four fields: classical composition, electroacoustic composition, audiovisual composition, and recording arts. These areas support interdisciplinary creativity, offering students flexibility in mentorship and artistic direction. The program emphasizes practical experience through concerts, collaborations with national festivals, and access to high-level studios and recording facilities. Audiovisual composition bridges visual and sonic arts, while recording arts uniquely focus on classical, pop, and jazz recording. The program is globally connected, featuring international guests and culminating annually in the COMMUTE Festival.

Applicants must have completed high school or secondary education, with documents accepted in English. Original or certified copies must be presented upon arrival or sent to the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT). A relevant portfolio of original works is also required as part of the application. Proof of English language proficiency is mandatory. Full admission details and deadlines are available on EAMT’s official website.

This master's program focuses on advanced artistic training in classical music performance, with specializations in either instrumental or vocal performance, or conducting wind music. The curriculum consists of core subject studies, artistic practice, and theoretical and research components, totaling 120 ECTS credits. Students are required to perform a public concert and submit a written program booklet as their final project. Special emphasis is placed on individual specialization and ensemble performance, including chamber music, historical performance, contemporary music interpretation, and stage presence training.

Students can tailor their education through a wide range of minors, such as opera, composition, jazz arrangement, sound arts, and more, allowing them to deepen skills in a secondary instrument, explore interdisciplinary performance, or expand into music education and research. The classical track includes modules like collaborative piano and orchestra participation, while the wind music conducting track emphasizes score reading, orchestration, and repertoire studies. Elective modules from related institutions and disciplines further enrich the program's flexibility.

To apply for this master's program in Music and Performing Arts, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in music. Exceptionally talented individuals may be considered for special admission. Admission is competitive and based on an entrance examination that evaluates both artistic ability and personal qualities such as motivation, independence, and resilience. Applicants should demonstrate strong technical proficiency, interpretative skills, and an openness to artistic dialogue, as well as a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work.

Language skills in German, French, or English are necessary, depending on the instructor, as the program operates in a multilingual and international environment. International applicants must also meet Swiss visa and residency requirements and secure appropriate health insurance. The entrance exam includes a practical component and is conducted in person.

This bachelor's program is designed for aspiring electronic music artists who want to develop both technical expertise and a strong artistic identity. Across three years of study, students build hands-on skills in recording, sequencing, synthesis, sampling, mixing, and mastering, while also exploring creative programming, instrument design, and live performance. The curriculum progresses from foundational practice in the first year — where students begin shaping their sound and building a portfolio — to more advanced technical and conceptual work in the second year, including custom instrument building, media-based composition, and performance systems design. The final year is centered on independent, self-directed projects that bring together artistic, technical, and critical skills developed throughout the program, with an emphasis on presenting finished work publicly and preparing for a professional career.
Beyond production skills, the program places strong importance on critical thinking, artistic reflection, and understanding electronic music within its cultural and industry contexts. Students learn to articulate their creative direction, collaborate across disciplines, and develop the organizational and professional skills needed to sustain an independent practice. Notably, the first year can also be completed as a standalone Higher Education Certificate, with the option to continue into the full degree upon successful completion.

To apply, students must have completed high school at a level that would normally allow university entry in their home country. Applicants who do not hold a formal qualification but have relevant professional or life experience may also be considered through a non-standard admissions route. All applicants must submit personal and educational information, proof of prior education, a portfolio, and a personal statement or audio/video introduction. Since the program is taught in English, a minimum proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (or B2 level) is required, which can be demonstrated through a recognized language certificate or a free online test offered by the institution.

This bachelor's program prepares students for a professional career in music production, recording, and sound engineering through a hands-on, project-based curriculum. In the first year, students build a solid technical foundation by working with industry-standard tools, DAWs, and hardware, developing skills in recording, mixing, and production while applying concepts such as psychoacoustics and acoustics to shape their sound. The second year advances this expertise further, introducing large-scale studio work, mastering, synthesis, sampling, and emerging technologies including AI in music production, while helping students strengthen their artistic identity and critical listening abilities. The first year can also be completed as a standalone Higher Education Certificate for those who wish to begin with a shorter qualification.

By the final year, students take full creative ownership of an original project — from concept through to public release — developing the professional, leadership, and collaborative skills needed to launch a career in the contemporary music industry. Throughout the program, equal emphasis is placed on technical mastery and the development of a clear, distinctive creative voice, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to work as producers, recording engineers, or creative practitioners in today's music landscape.

To apply, students must have completed high school at a level that would normally allow university entry in their home country. Applicants who do not hold a formal qualification but have relevant professional or life experience may also be considered through a non-standard admissions route. All applicants must submit personal and educational information, proof of prior education, a portfolio, and a personal statement or audio/video introduction. Since the program is taught in English, a minimum proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (or B2 level) is required, which can be demonstrated through a recognized language certificate or a free online test offered by the institution.

This bachelor's program trains dancers to become versatile, highly skilled contemporary dance artists ready to enter the international professional dance field. Delivered in English over four years and comprising 240 credit points, split between a one-year foundational phase of 60 credits and a three-year advanced phase of 180 credits, the course builds technical mastery in ballet alongside a broad range of contemporary techniques, including approaches associated with Graham, Laban, modern jazz, urban dance, and floorwork, complemented by conditioning work such as fitness training, yoga, and Pilates.

Alongside technical training, students develop as creative makers through drama, improvisation, and composition classes, choreographing and performing their own original work in the second and third years, and engage with contextual studies covering dance history, music theory, and a program addressing anatomy, injury prevention, nutrition, and performance psychology. A strong emphasis on entrepreneurship prepares students for professional practice through workshops, networking, career guidance, and skills such as writing a resume and building a personal website. Performance is central to the training throughout, with students gaining experience through regular productions, an annual touring program, and collaborations with guest choreographers and international dance companies.

In the final year, students undertake a full-season internship with a professional dance company or in a freelance production context, culminating in final examinations in both ballet and contemporary technique alongside a self-created solo performance. Graduates go on to work as dancers within established companies, as independent freelance artists collaborating with a range of choreographers, or in other dance-related professions, supported throughout their studies by close ties between the program and an international network of dance companies and festivals.

Applicants must hold a diploma at a minimum secondary or upper-secondary level equivalent to Dutch mbo level 4, havo, or vwo, or an equivalent foreign qualification, though the specific subjects studied are not a determining factor. Admission is granted exclusively through a mandatory audition assessing artistic and technical ability; prior dance training is considered beneficial but is not required and does not grant priority in admission. Applicants who cannot provide a qualifying diploma may instead take an entrance examination, at their own cost, to demonstrate sufficient general aptitude for the program; a passing result grants admission for one year only and must be achieved before the start of the academic year.

Since the program is taught in English, applicants must hold an IELTS Academic certificate with a minimum score of 5.5, or a comparable TOEFL or Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE-C) qualification; those without a valid certificate or exemption must take an English test administered by the institution. Exemptions from this requirement apply to applicants who completed secondary education through the European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate with English as the language of instruction and a passing grade in English, those who completed secondary or tertiary education in a country where English is the official language of instruction, those holding a qualifying secondary diploma with a passing grade in English from a defined list of European countries, and those who hold a Dutch mbo level 4, havo, or vwo diploma.

This master's program is structured into five main components. Students complete 30 ECTS in their chosen major, and 35 ECTS in practical courses related to their major, including additional hands-on training. Another 35 ECTS are dedicated to music theory, history, pedagogy, and general studies—covering core musical knowledge and basic entrepreneurial skills. The Master's examination accounts for 15 ECTS, and students also take 5 ECTS in freely chosen elective courses.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate diploma (or higher) and demonstrate proficiency in English. A relevant portfolio showcasing original works is required as part of the application. All qualification documents must be submitted in English.