Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Arts (ISCED 21) Creative arts and design (JACS W000)
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Master Degree (Master in Arts)

Tuition fee	€10,000 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor of Music degree and professional qualification of an artist. Applicants to the Performing Arts programme must be graduates of bachelor studies belonging to the same or related field. Minimum 60% CGPA Specific country requirements Admission score is counted based on: Arithmetic average of all subjects of Bachelor’s degree diploma * 0,3 + Admission examination and video of Bachelor degree exam performance * 0,7. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. Official Transcripts/Academic Records (documents issued by the institution in an envelope stamped and sealed by the issuing institution) should be sent by mail directly to Vytautas Magnus University and by e-mail to recognition@vdu.lt. Transcript of records should list all the subjects, grades, credits and/or hours. Mailing Instructions Official Transcript/Academic Records from all post-secondary schools you have attended should be sent to the addresses provided below: Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department Donelaičio g. 58 LT-44248 Kaunas Lithuania Option 1 Your previous institution has to send your document directly to VMU in a sealed envelope that is signed or stamped across the back flap by the appropriate official at the institution. Option 2 If the institution gives you the document to send to VMU, it must be in a sealed envelope. If the envelope is opened or if there is no stamp or signature across the back flap, VMU cannot accept the document. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Proof of English Language: the applicant must present a recent and valid document proving B2 level (usually certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of received results; check each certificate‘s validity period) if the applicant is not a native speaker and has not received education in English. The following certificates and scores are acceptable: TOEFL 87-109 iBT/ 534-633 PBT IELTS 5,5–6,5 Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180 BEC Vantage 161-180 Michigan ECCE (min. 650) PTE General Level 3 PTE Academic 59 TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310 Duolingo 100-125 EnglishScore 400-499 (CoreSkills) Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. • Portfolio (playbills of concerts, list of CD, links of musical activities, etc.) • Bachelor degree diploma video (while applying the link of video can be indicated in the CV or portfolio). Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example

More information	vdu.lt/..u-programa/performing-arts-master

Overview

The Performing Arts Study programme aims to develop highly qualified creative artists, music performers (instrumentalists, singers, soloists, musicians of diverse ensembles, orchestra conductors), who will have an impact upon the musical (cultural) tradition not only through their creative works and other artistic means, professionally performing works solo and in ensembles and orchestras of various compositions, but also by analysing, commenting on, personally developing individual creative activities, searching for the most influential artistic work interpretations, fostering historical traditions of the music art and influencing the musical development processes.

Professors are active and acknowledged artists with national and international acclaim. They are members of various associations and bring a high level of competence. The professional competence is an important factor in fulfilling the purpose of the programme. Some of the lecturers belong to international organizations which are related to their professional or organizational activities.

Specializations: Accordion, Accordion – Chamber, Choir Conducting, Orchestral Conducting, Jazz, Piano, Piano Accompaniment, Singing of Concert Genres, Singing of Scenic Genres, String Instruments, String Instruments – Chamber, Wind and Percussion Instruments, Wind and Percussion Instruments – Chamber, Musical.

Why Performing Arts programme?

• High employment rate during studies

• Active performing practice in city’s symphony orchestras

• High quality auditoriums with new instruments for rehearsals

• Academic and creative freedom

• Study exchange opportunities

• Participating in international musical projects and competitions

Career opportunities

Typical jobs of a graduate in music field studies are as follows: symphonic, chamber, string, brass band, opera and ballet, musical, drama theatre, chamber ensembles, jazz and popular music collectives, radio and television, individual freelance artist practice, work in the creative industries.