· Application deadline: 20 February
· Life auditions in April, upon invitation.
· Application fee: CHF 100.-
To apply for the Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy, Major in Elementary Music Education, you must complete the following steps:
All the information you need to complete the admission process can be found on this page.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy, Major in Elementary Music Education, is conditional on:
For admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy, non-native speakers of Italian are required to demonstrate a sufficient level of the Italian language during the interview in the entrance examination. A sufficient level of Italian is equivalent to level B2 according to the CEFR, or CELI 3. Those who do not have this language level at the start of their studies must nevertheless demonstrate a sufficient level of Italian and reach level B2 or CELI 3 by the end of their first year of study.
The online application form can be access through the following link:
Once you have completed the application form, you will need to upload the required documents to the applications portal. Precise instructions on how to access the applications portal are sent via email.
The following documents must be uploaded to the applications portal:
An application is considered complete if it includes all the required information.
The application fee of CHF 100.- (plus transaction costs), can be paid in any of the following ways:
The procedure is structured in two phases:
Further information on the different tests can be found under “Frequently Asked Questions”.
Candidates will receive timely invitations by email to the various examinations, which will take place in April.
The University School of Music reserves the right to make changes to the schedule of entrance examinations at any time.
The practical test consists of four stages: an instrumental test, a singing test, a complementary instrument test and an interview. Passing the four stages gives access to the practice with the children.
Performance of two pieces in a different style of the candidate's choice with a maximum duration of ten minutes.
The interview is intended to test readiness for group and classroom teaching.
Candidates will have 15 minutes for an activity with a group of 6-8 children of primary school age. The activity should include: a presentation greeting of your choice, a musical game and a final greeting.
The main activity (musical game, singing, etc.) will be chosen by the candidate taking cues from the annexes, or can be decided independently of the annexes. Possible activities:
The Conservatoire has scholarships available for admissions candidates. Candidates interested in obtaining financial support can find all relevant information on our website, at the page dedicated to Scholarships.
Different rules apply according to the nationality of the candidates:
Candidates are invited to pay attention to the customs and import regulations established by the Federal Customs Administration, with regard to traveling with musical instruments. Information on this regard may be found on the website of the Federal Customs Administration. When leaving Switzerland, candidates must observe import regulations in their destination country.
