Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Education (JACS X000)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Bachelor Degree

Tuition fee	€8,244 per year
Application fee	€100 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 * 0,7 + Motivation interview * 0,3. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. A letter with a transcript of records should be sent by email from your High School directly to Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department email address – recognition@vdu.lt and by post: Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department K. Donelaičio g. 58 LT-44248, Kaunas Lithuania Transcript of Records should list all the subjects, grades, credits and/or hours The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. 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.

Language requirements

English Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180, BEC Vantage 161-180, Michigan ECCE (min. 650), PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-125, EnglishScore 400-499) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English.

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

More information	vdu.lt/en/study/program/show/321

Overview

The content of the Performing Arts programme adequately corresponds the most recent advances in science, art and technology. Students are acquainted with the theory and practice of creative activities, improvisation, artistic project management, art marketing, and research methodology. Students are free to choose composers from various eras (including the latest) and nationalities for their final examinations and the final project. Graduate students are encouraged to pursue the most modern forms of performance, which helps them integrate into and position themselves within the context of the contemporary art scene.

It must be also noted that classes are led by the most regarded virtuosos in their fields and numerous visiting professors. It truly improves the students’ familiarity with the latest and the most unique artistic developments.

Specializations: 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

You will be able to:

• Analyse and evaluate artistic and creative processes and the developing areas of music (creation, comprehension, usage nand spread) as a part of culture.
• Prepare an artistic performance by making use of a provided repertoire.
• Perform different styles, genres and forms of music while displaying one’s own individuality along with the composers.
• Perform in various cultural and social environments and projects.
• Compare performances of different artists and compositions, recognize, analyse and compare elements of music from different eras and genres.
• Be able to present the relevant details of a composition’s historical context to the listeners and other performers.