Bachelor DegreePerforming Arts
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor Degree (Bachelor in Arts) |
| Tuition fee | €8,600 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Diploma or certificate of previous musical education Minimum 60% CGPA Admission score counting is based on: Admission examination and performance video * 0,7 + Motivation interview * 0,3. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. 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. High School diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English. Education Documents (School degree Diploma and Transcript of Records) will need to be assessed by the accredited institution during the first semester of studies. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| 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 Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Admission examination – personal performance video (for more details about programme of performance, please contact Music academy). Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example |
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Overview
If you aspire to become a professional performer in classical music and jazz, whether as an instrumentalist-singer, a soloist, or a musician or conductor in diverse ensembles, the Performing Arts study programme is the ideal choice for you. Here, you will not only enhance your performance skills but also delve into the history and theory of music, acquire pedagogical knowledge, learn to conduct music research, and apply your knowledge to the development and implementation of cultural policy. VMU Music Academy has over 100 professional teachers – prominent Kaunas and Lithuanian artists – who will open up a wider window to the world of music. And as we are located next to the Aleksotas Observation Deck, these windows offer breathtaking views of Kaunas.
The knowledge, skills, and professional experience acquired during your studies will provide you with the opportunity to work in cultural and educational institutions, as well as musical collectives, develop your own creative and concert activities, and pursue further education in second-cycle studies. If you can’t imagine your life without music and the stage, and if you want to make Lithuanian and global music more professional and attractive – we are looking forward to welcoming you at the Music Academy!
Specialisations: Accordion, Choir conducting, Jazz, Piano, String Instruments, Vocal, Wind and Percussion Instruments.
Why Performing Arts programme?
• High employment rate during studies
• Active performing practice
• High-quality auditoriums with new instruments for rehearsals
• Academic and creative freedom
• Study exchange opportunities
• Minor studies opportunities
Career opportunities
The skills acquired during the studies allow the graduates to successfully design their professional activities. Graduates from the Performance Art study programme successfully integrate into the labour market, join various symphonic, chamber, string, brass band, opera and ballet, musical, drama theatre, chamber ensembles, jazz and popular music collectives, radio and television, engage in individual and freelance artist practice, working in the creative industries sector. After completion of the minor studies, they expand their professional career opportunities to work in scientific, managerial, pedagogical or other activity areas.
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