Introduction

Cologne University of Music is one of the largest and oldest music universities in Europe and one of the world's leading art training institutions. It is located in Cologne, Germany and enjoys a high reputation in classical, contemporary music, dance and jazz.

Overview

Student size: The school has about 1,550 students from all over the world, including nearly 200 international students from more than 30 countries.

Faculty: It has 331 teachers and staff, including nearly 300 lecturers and above, more than 100 professors, including musicians from Russia, Hungary, Poland and other countries.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1850. From 1987 to 2009, the school was named "Cologne Conservatory of Music".

School strength

Course settings: There are 57 main subjects, 56 Bachelor and Master's degree programs, covering composition, keyboard instruments, vocal music, instrumental music education, jazz, dance, musicology, music education, church music and many other fields.

Teaching mode: Focus on the combination of practice and theory. Students can not only learn professional knowledge from the classroom, but also be trained and improved by participating in the school's orchestra, chorus, concert performances and other activities. In addition, the school also cooperates with institutions such as the Cologne Opera House to provide students with internship opportunities.

Institutional nature

Public art university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating professional music talents with excellent musical skills, profound artistic cultivation and innovative spirit, focusing on inheriting and promoting music culture The school not only emphasizes the traditional music, but also encourages students to explore and innovate in the fields of music creation, performance and education to adapt to the ever-changing development needs of music art.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Instrument education, vocal music, jazz, dance, church music and other majors are popular majors of the school. The school's teaching and research level in these fields is in a leading position. In addition, the school also has doctoral majors such as musicology and music education.

Key laboratories: The school has advanced teaching and research facilities such as jazz music research room, rhythm research room and Europe's largest electronic music room, providing students and teachers with good learning and research conditions.

Faculty

The college has 6 departments, including the Department of Music Teacher Education, the Department of Piano, the Department of Music Theory, the Department of Composition and Vocal Music, the Department of Opera and Performance, Research Institutes, Music Education, Catholic Church Music, Protestant Church Music, Jazz Music, etc.

Ranking

The school is a world-renowned music college, but no clear comprehensive ranking information has been found.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but may need to pay a certain registration fee and other fees each semester. The specific amount varies depending on the major and semester. The general registration fee ranges from several hundred euros.

Other expenses: Students also need to pay for accommodation, living expenses, textbooks and other expenses. For example, accommodation costs are about 300-600 euros per month, food costs are about 200-300 euros per month, study materials costs are about 30-50 euros per month, and transportation costs are about 50-100 euros per month. The specific costs vary depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Cologne, the fourth largest city in Germany, it is the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the most important ports in Germany. It is the economic, cultural and historical center of the Rhine region. The city has a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere, providing students with rich learning and living resources.

Teaching facilities: The campus is equipped with various advanced teaching facilities, such as more than 140 practice rooms, a music theater, a large concert hall with 800-1000 seats, a chamber music hall with more than 200 seats, rehearsal rooms, etc. In addition, the school's music library has 130,000 music scores, 70,000 books, 48 ​​magazines, 4,000 records, and more than 590 manuscripts of historical significance.