Introduction to Kazan State Conservatory

The Kazan State Conservatory is a higher music education institution located in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. It is the third largest higher music institution in Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg. In 2000, it was named the Tikhanov Kazan State Conservatory.

Overview

The conservatory has 25 professors, 36 associate professors, and about 600 students, including international students from the United States, Japan, South Korea, and China. Covering an area of ​​12,816 square meters, it is located in the central square of Kazan. There are three concert halls on campus, as well as one of the largest music libraries in Russia, with a collection of about 450,000 books, as well as listening rooms, recording studios, computer centers and printing houses.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1945 by Soviet Tatar composer Nagib Tikhanov, who served as the first dean from 1945 to 1988.

School strength

Faculty: The faculty is strong. Among the 190 teachers, there are 12 academicians, 35 professors, 32 associate doctors, 50 associate professors, 32 people have won the honorary title of Russia, 89 people have won the honorary title of the Republic of Kazan, and 77 teachers have won awards in international and all-Russian competitions.

Teaching achievements: It has trained many outstanding talents, such as the world-renowned composer Sofia Gubaidulina, jazz musician Oleg Lundstrum, etc., 150 students, postgraduates and graduates have won awards in international competitions.

Nature of the institution

A public non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Combining tradition with innovation, focusing on the combination of teaching and practice, cultivating students' professional skills and practical ability, and providing students with abundant performance opportunities and international exchange platforms.

Key laboratories and disciplines

No key laboratories have been found, but the college's piano, composition, conducting, national musical instruments, vocal art and other disciplines are strong, and have achieved fruitful results in teaching and scientific research.

Department

There are piano departments, orchestral departments, national musical instruments departments, vocal opera departments, conducting departments, composition departments, Tatar music and art departments, etc.

Ranking

In 2024, the school ranked 10,719th in the world, 2492nd in Europe, and 360th in Russia.

Expenses

The tuition fee for the 2023-2024 academic year is 589,000 rubles, and the fees for preparatory, undergraduate and master's degrees are the same. Foreign students rent houses for about 1,200-2,000 yuan/month and need to purchase medical insurance of 4,500 yuan. Ruble / year.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in the central square of Kazan, with convenient transportation and a strong cultural atmosphere. The campus is well-equipped. In addition to teaching facilities, the dormitory, piano room, canteen and other living facilities are in good condition, providing students with a good learning and living environment.