Introduction

The University of Music Würzburg is a public higher music school in Bavaria, Germany. It is famous for its high-quality music education and rich cultural activities. It is committed to cultivating professional musicians, music educators and research talents in the field of music.

Overview

Student size: Currently there are about 650 students studying here.

Majors: Covering undergraduate majors such as accordion, conducting, basic music education, vocal music, guitar, classical instruments, jazz, church music, piano, composition, music theory, orchestral instruments, and organ, as well as master's majors such as music performance, performance and education, music theory and composition, and art and education.

History and establishment time

The school was founded on September 1, 1973. Its predecessor was the Collegium Musicum Academicum founded by Franz Joseph Fröhlich in 1797. From 1921 to 1973, it was called Bayerisches Staatskonservatorium der Musik.

School strength

Teaching staff: It has about 250 Teachers from all over the world, including many world-renowned artists, have rich teaching experience and expertise, and can provide students with high-quality music education and professional guidance.

Teaching resources: The school is located in the center of Würzburg and has three (four from the fall of 2023) modern facilities in the building, which has sufficient practice rooms, teaching and seminar rooms equipped with precious instruments, large lecture halls, multi-functional halls, chamber music halls, a large concert hall with one of the world's five super organs, and the university's own theater. In addition, the library with a rich collection of books, the first-class recording studio and the experimental electronic music studio also provide an ideal environment for students to learn, experiment and create.

Institutional nature

Public music college.

Educational philosophy

Equal emphasis on professional and comprehensive development: focus on cultivating students' superb skills in the field of music, and also pay attention to the comprehensive development of students. Through various courses and practical activities, improve students' musical literacy, artistic expression, education and teaching ability, and research ability, so that students can succeed in different music career paths.

Integration of tradition and innovation: It not only inherits and promotes the long-standing music education tradition of Germany, but also actively introduces modern music education concepts and technologies, encourages students to innovate and explore on the basis of traditional music, and cultivates students' innovative thinking and ability to adapt to the needs of the modern music market.

Personalized training: Respect students' individual differences and musical talents, provide students with personalized education programs and guidance, encourage students to develop their own musical style and characteristics, and give full play to their potential.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Piano, vocal music, composition, conducting, music education and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the school. They have a profound historical accumulation and a high level in teaching and research, and have cultivated many outstanding music talents.

Key laboratories: The experimental electronic music studio is one of the important teaching facilities of the school. It provides students with a platform to explore the creation and performance of electronic music and cultivate students' innovative ability in the field of modern music technology.

Department

The school has not clearly divided the departments, but from the perspective of professional fields, it can be roughly divided into the vocal and conducting department, instrumental music department, music theory and composition department, music education department, etc. The various professional fields cooperate with each other to jointly build a complete music education system.

Ranking

According to the national university rankings of the Global University Network, the school ranks 223 places.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees are 162.90 euros per semester, 462.90 euros for University Preparatory Course A, and 300 euros for University Preparatory Courses B and C.

Living expenses: In Würzburg, students' monthly living expenses are about 800-1000 euros, including expenses for accommodation, food, transportation, and school supplies.

Campus

Campus location: The campus is located in the center of Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany. The surrounding natural environment is beautiful, with rivers, vineyards, rich cultural life, convenient transportation, and close to many universities. The academic atmosphere is strong.

Campus facilities: In addition to the teaching and performance facilities mentioned above, the school also has an international office to provide support and assistance to international students, including free German courses, assistance in solving problems in life and study, etc. In addition, students can also participate in language courses at the Language Center of the University of Würzburg at preferential conditions.