Detailed introduction of the Academy of Music in Kraków:

Introduction

The Academy of Music in Kraków is a public higher music institution with a long history and excellent reputation in Poland. It is the only music academy in Poland with two winners of the Warsaw Chopin International Competition. It has cultivated many outstanding musical talents and has an important influence in the international music world.

Overview

Student size: It is a small-scale university with a student population of 500-999.

Faculty: It has an excellent and professional faculty, including many well-known composers, performers, educators, such as Krzysztof Penderecki, who provide students with high-quality music education and professional guidance.

Teaching language: The main teaching language is Polish.

History and establishment time

The academy was founded in 1888 by the outstanding Polish composer Władysław Żeleński. It was originally founded by his artistic connections and Princess Marcelina Czartoryska Founded under the sponsorship of the Princess, a concert pianist and Chopin's student.

School Strength

Professional Courses: Offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree courses, covering multiple music fields such as composition, performance, conducting, music education, music theory, etc. The courses are rich and diverse to meet the professional development needs of different students.

Teaching Facilities: With advanced teaching facilities, such as professional concert halls, rehearsal rooms, recording studios, etc., it provides students with a good practice and performance venue, which helps students improve their professional skills and artistic expression.

International Exchange and Cooperation: The college actively carries out international exchange and cooperation projects, and has established cooperative relations with many music colleges and art institutions in Europe and around the world, providing students with opportunities to study abroad, exchange students, participate in international music competitions and music festivals, etc., broadening students' international horizons and enhancing the college's international reputation.

Nature of the institution

The Krakow Conservatory of Music is a public non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' musical professional qualities and artistic creativity, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, and through systematic course learning, strict professional training and rich artistic practice activities, students have solid professional skills and unique artistic insights in music performance, composition, teaching, etc., laying a solid foundation for the development of students' future music career.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Composition, conducting, piano performance, string performance, vocal music and other majors are the college's key disciplines, which have a high academic status and influence in Poland and even internationally. For example, the college's composition major has trained many outstanding composers, whose works are widely performed and disseminated on the international music stage.

Key laboratories: The college has professional laboratories such as the electroacoustic music studio, which provides students with a platform for modern music creation and experimentation, promotes the integration and development of music and technology, and cultivates students' innovative ability in the field of modern music.

Departments

The college has the following three departments:

Department of Composition, Interpretation and Music Education: including the Composition Department, Conducting Department, Music Theory and Interpretation Department, Music and Education Research Department, Chorus Department, Religious Music Department, Electroacoustic Music Studio and other departments, dedicated to cultivating students' professional abilities in composition, conducting, music education and other aspects.

Department of Instrumental Music: Covering the Piano Department, Organ Department, Early Music Department, Guitar and Harp Department, Violin and Viola Department, Cello and Double Bass Department, Woodwind and Accordion Department, Brass Department, Jazz Department, Percussion and Contemporary Music Department, Chamber Music Department, etc., providing students with comprehensive instrumental learning and performance opportunities.

Faculty of Vocal and Drama: It has departments such as the Vocal Department, focusing on cultivating students' vocal singing and drama performance abilities, so that students can show their professional talents in opera, vocal singing, drama performance and other fields.

Ranking

Ranked 6091st among 14,131 universities in the world

Ranked 1796th among 2,785 universities in Europe

Ranked 79th among 127 universities in Poland

Ranked 9th among 12 universities in Krakow

Fees

Undergraduate degree: Annual tuition fee is about 10,000 PLN

Master's degree: Annual tuition fee is about 12,000 PLN

Doctoral degree: Annual tuition fee is about 15,000 PLN

Campus

Location and environment: The campus is located in the city center of Krakow, Poland. Krakow is a historical and cultural city in Poland with rich cultural heritage and artistic atmosphere, providing students with a good learning and living environment. The surrounding area is convenient for transportation and has complete living facilities, which is convenient for students' daily travel and living needs.

Campus facilities: The school's main building is located on St. Thomas Street, and there are facilities such as libraries and student dormitories on campus. The library has a rich collection of books, journals and scores in many fields such as music theory, music history, composition, and performance, providing important resource support for students' learning and research.