Detailed introduction of Fryderyk Chopin University of Music:

Introduction

Located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, Fryderyk Chopin University of Music is a public music school with a long history and excellent reputation. It is also one of the oldest music education institutions in Europe.

Overview

Student size: There are currently about 900 students and about 150 graduates each year.

Administrative staff: 509 people.

History

Founding time: The school was founded in 1810 by Wojciech Bogusławski.

Development history: In 1821, it became part of the Faculty of Arts of Warsaw University; in 1826, it was divided into higher music education and basic music education for primary and secondary schools; in 1831, it was forced to close due to resistance to the Tsarist rule, and teaching was resumed in 1861; after World War II, it was officially awarded the name of "National Higher Music Academy"; in 1979, it was awarded the official name of "Chopin Music Academy"; in 2008, according to the decree passed by the Polish Parliament, it was officially renamed "Warbonne University of Music".

School Strength

Teaching Staff: The school brings together the most famous professors or experts in the field of music in Poland. They are strict with students and are committed to providing students with high-quality music education.

Teaching Achievements: It has cultivated many outstanding music talents, such as Frederic François Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Ada Sari, Witold Lutosławski, Karol Szymanowski, etc. These alumni have important influence in the music world.

Institutional Nature

Public Conservatory of Music.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to providing students with a vibrant and creative learning environment, focusing on cultivating students' musical skills and artistic expression, while also emphasizing the study and research of music theory knowledge, and encouraging students to innovate and explore in the field of music.

Key Disciplines and Departments

Departments: It has seven departments, namely, the Department of Composition, Conducting and Music Theory, the Department of Piano, Harpsichord and Organ, the Department of Musical Instrument Research, the Department of Vocal Research, the Department of Choral Conducting, Music Education, Church Music, Rhythm and Dance, the Department of Sound Engineering and the Department of Musical Instrument and Education Research (Located in Białastok).

Key Subjects: Composition and Music Theory, Conducting Art, Instrumental Studies, Vocal Studies, Art Education of Musical Arts, Dance Arts and Sound Engineering. The professional courses in six major fields enjoy a high reputation internationally, covering a wide range of aspects from classical music to contemporary music, from music performance to music education.

Ranking

Ranked 58th in the 4ICU National University Rankings. Ranked 47th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition fees: EU students pay an average of about 6,000 Polish zlotys (about 1,570 US dollars) per year, and non-EU students pay about 10,000 Polish zlotys (about 2,610 US dollars) per year.

Master's tuition fees: EU students pay between 7,000-9,000 Polish zlotys (about 1,830-2,350 US dollars) per year, and non-EU students pay 15,000-18,000 Polish zlotys (about 2,610 US dollars) per year. 3920-4700 USD).

Campus

Main campus: Okólnik 2 Street in the center of Warsaw, built between 1960 and 1966, including 62 soundproof classrooms, a 486-seat concert hall, Szymanowski Lecture Theatre, Melcer Chamber Music Hall, Moniuszko Opera Hall, Rhythm Room, three music recording and soundtrack studios, a tuner's studio, library and reading room, the president's office, the dean's office, the administration office, guest rooms, Gama cafeteria, doctors' and dentists' clinics, etc., in addition to a music and antiquarian bookstore.

Dormitories: The school has its own dormitory Dziekanka at Krakowskie Przedmieście 58/60, which has a 150-seat concert hall.