Overview

The Music and Dance Faculty has made a significant contribution to shaping many generations of professionals in the fields of music and dance. Many renowned Slovak artists, educators, and theorists are alumni of the faculty and continue to represent it successfully both at home and abroad.

Key Facts

Currently, the faculty offers the following accredited study programmes at the bachelor’s level within the Music Interpretation and Creation programme from Academy of Performing Arts, available in both Slovak and English:

Singing [B.A.]

Orchestra Conducting [B.A.]

Choir Conducting [B.A.]

Composition [B.A.]

Accordion [B.A.]

Piano – Concert Focus [B.A.]

Piano – Pedagogical Focus [B.A.]

Organ [B.A.]

Violin [B.A.]

Viola [B.A.]

Violoncello [B.A.]

Double Bass [B.A.]

Guitar [B.A.]

Harp [B.A.]

Flute [B.A.]

Oboe [B.A.]

Clarinet [B.A.]

Bassoon [B.A.]

French Horn [B.A.]

Trumpet [B.A.]

Trombone [B.A.]

Tuba [B.A.]

Percussion [B.A.]

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory And History

Music Analysis

Systematic Musicology and Its Methodology

Music Organology

Historically Informed Interpretation

Contemporary Music

Music Psychology

Music Acoustics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Disciplines

Music Music Composition

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In the 1st round the applicant is required to send motivation letter and a YouTube video/DVD recording of his/her performance according to the posted requirements for individual study programmes. Candidates for the composition Specialization (composition and conducting study programme) are required to send a motivation letter and a score.

The 2nd round is an online oral interview with a selected candidate, or online presentation of their performance according to the posted requirements for individual study programmes.

Curriculum vitae

Certified photocopy of secondary school diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year

Living costs

Bratislava

Slovakia

600 - 980 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music Interpretation and Creation.

Available Scholarships

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