Detailed introduction of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz:

Introduction

The University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz, abbreviated as KUG, is a public art institution with a long history and excellent reputation in Austria. The school provides comprehensive and in-depth education and research in many fields such as music, drama, dance, performance, music education, music therapy, etc., and is committed to cultivating talents with outstanding artistic talents and professional qualities.

Overview

Number of students: The school has a total of about 2,295 students.

Course settings: Covers courses in many fields from traditional music art to modern performing arts, including composition, music theory, conducting, piano, string instruments, wind and percussion instruments, music education, church music, jazz, drama, stage design, music therapy, electronic music and other professional directions of bachelor, master and doctoral degree courses.

History and establishment time

The history of the school can be traced back to the music school established by the Music Research Association in 1816. In 1963, the Styrian Academy of Music was promoted to a national institution in Austria - the Graz Academy of Music and Performing Arts. In 1970, it was officially renamed the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz in accordance with the Organization Act of Art Colleges and Universities. It obtained the right to award degrees in 1983, began to offer doctoral degree courses in 1986, held its first graduation ceremony in 1991, and held its first graduation ceremony in 1998. In 2000, the school was renamed to its current name in accordance with the Federal Law on the Organization of Colleges of Arts.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has 320 teachers, including many experts and professors with rich experience and outstanding achievements in the fields of music and performing arts. They not only have profound professional knowledge, but also can impart practical performance skills and artistic creation experience, and provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Scientific Research Achievements: The school has carried out in-depth research in the fields of musicology, performing arts, etc. Its scientific research achievements are not only reflected in the publication of academic works and papers, but also in the continuous innovation and improvement of teaching content and methods, which has promoted the development of music and performing arts disciplines and provided students with the opportunity to contact cutting-edge artistic concepts and technologies.

International Exchange and Cooperation: Actively participate in international art exchange activities, establish extensive cooperative relations with music schools and art institutions around the world, hold international composition and performance competitions and other activities, attracting many international students and artists to come to exchange and study, and enhance the school's international reputation and influence.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' artistic creativity, practical ability and comprehensive literacy, emphasizing the combination of tradition and modernity Combined, closely integrate artistic practice, academic research and education and teaching, encourage students to cross-learn and explore between different art fields, and cultivate students to become art professionals with innovative spirit and international vision.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines: Composition, conducting, music performance, music education, music therapy, drama performance, stage design and other disciplines are the key development disciplines of the school, with high teaching and research levels in music creation, performance, education and performing arts.

Department: The school has 17 research colleges, including Composition, Music Theory and Conducting College, Keyboard College, String Instruments College, Wind and Percussion Instruments College, Music Education College, Church Music and Organ College, Singing, Song and Cantata College, Jazz College, Drama College, Musical Theatre College, Stage Design College, Musical Instrument Advanced Learning College, Ethnomusicology College, Music Aesthetics College, Ancient Music and Performance Practice College, Jazz Research College, Electronic Music and Sound College, etc.

Ranking

Ranked No. 1 in the Global University Network (4ICU) National University Rankings 19.

Expenses

Public universities charge relatively low fees, generally around 360 Euros per semester for undergraduate and master's degree programs, and around 730 Euros per semester for doctoral programs.

In addition, students also need to pay certain registration fees, textbook fees and other fees.

Campus

Main buildings: The main campus is located in the Mela Palace in Graz, which was built between 1841 and 1843 in the late classical style. It is not only a teaching and administrative place for the school, but also an important venue for various art activities. In addition, there is the mumuth project built in 2009, which has a unique architectural style and is equipped with a large concert hall, orchestra rehearsal room, rehearsal stage, studios, workshops and drama infrastructure; the new building built from 1988 to 1993 is called "piano" because of its appearance. The first floor has ensemble rooms and seminar rooms, and the top floor has 83 rooms for individual teaching.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with first-class teaching facilities, such as professional concert halls, recording studios, rehearsal rooms, piano rooms, drama performance venues, stage design studios, etc., providing students with a good learning and practice environment, meeting the learning needs of students of different majors.