Detailed introduction of Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music:

Introduction and Overview

Location: Located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

Student Composition: It attracts students from all over the world and provides a platform for communication and learning for students from different cultural backgrounds. Students pursue their musical dreams together and inherit and carry forward the music culture.

History and Establishment Time

The academy was established by the famous pianist and composer Liszt on November 14, 1875. It was changed to a music academy in January 1919 and named after Liszt in 1925. It is the only music school in the world established by Franz Liszt himself, with 140 With a long history of many years, it has cultivated many outstanding musicians and international music masters.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has a group of professors and experts with profound attainments and rich experience in the field of music. They not only have outstanding performance in teaching, but also have outstanding achievements in music creation, performance, research, etc., and can provide students with professional, systematic, high-quality music education and guidance.

Subject Majors: It provides a wide range of music professional courses including vocal music, orchestral instruments, piano, jazz, composition, music theory, folk music, bel canto, opera, piano accompaniment, music education, etc. The subject setting is comprehensive, meeting the diverse needs of different students for music professional learning.

Teaching Facilities: The college has a total of five teaching buildings in Budapest, and the central building was built in 1907. The school has world-class audio equipment and recording studios, such as the Festival Hall in the main building of the "Marquis' House", the first-class audio equipment installed in the Liszt-era barracks building, the student theater in the Baroque palace, and the revolving stage equipped with various advanced equipment, which provide excellent conditions for students' learning, practice, performance and recording.

Institutional Nature

Public Conservatory of Music.

Educational Philosophy

The college focuses on the dual spirit of inheriting tradition and pursuing progress, emphasizes the Hungarian teaching style, and focuses on understanding the deep meaning of music to cultivate students' deep understanding and perception of music. Teaching adopts a variety of forms such as one-on-one, group and workshop, fully respecting the individual differences and development needs of each student, and is committed to exploring and cultivating students' musical talents and creativity, allowing students to receive education in a strong international concert atmosphere, and stimulating students' artistic potential and performance enthusiasm.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines: Piano, vocal music, composition, conducting and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the college. They have made remarkable achievements in teaching, research and performance. They have a high reputation and influence in the international music community, attracting many outstanding students to study and further their studies, and also providing students with rich performance and exchange opportunities, which helps to improve students' professional level and international vision.

Department settings: The college has multiple departments, including the Vocal Department, Orchestral Department, Piano Department, Composition and Music Theory Department, Jazz Department, Music Education Department, etc. Each department has its own unique teaching goals and curriculum settings, providing students with systematic and professional music education and training.

Ranking

Ranked 15th in the 2024 QS World University Music Rankings and 15th in the 2024 QS World University Music Rankings. It ranks 47th in the list of performing arts universities worldwide and is the only art academy in Central and Eastern Europe that ranks in the top 50. Its reputation ranks 14th in the world and 8th in the EU.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees are 5200-7100 euros/year, and master's tuition fees are 5200-8800 euros/year.

Living expenses: About 500 to 800 euros per month, including food, transportation, entertainment and other expenses.

Campus

Campus facilities: The college's buildings have a unique historical and cultural charm. In addition to the aforementioned teaching buildings and internal performance and recording venues, there are also learning places such as libraries and study rooms, providing students with a good learning and research environment. Various concerts, lectures, master classes and other activities are often held on campus, enriching students' campus cultural life.

Campus environment: The campus is surrounded by a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere, and is close to many art venues, theaters, museums, etc., which provides students with more opportunities to contact and appreciate different art forms, which is conducive to broadening students' artistic horizons and stimulating their creative inspiration. It also provides a broad platform for students' performances and practical activities.