Die Studienrichtung Dirigieren bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung für Musikleiter in verschiedenen Bereichen, darunter Vokal- und Instrumentalensembles im Konzert- und Opernbereich. Der Studiengang bereitet die Studierenden auf das Musizieren in Opernhäusern vor und vermittelt sowohl musiktheoretische Kompetenzen als auch praktische Kenntnisse in alter und zeitgenössischer Musik. Absolventen können in hochwertigen Musikeinrichtungen arbeiten und übernehmen oft Führungsrollen in musikalischen Projekten.
The Master's program in Orchestra Conducting focuses on advanced training in conducting for various musical ensembles, including symphony orchestras and vocal groups. It encompasses both theoretical and practical components, with a strong emphasis on performance skills in classical and contemporary music genres.
The program is organized over four semesters, culminating in a thesis project that may involve practical conducting opportunities. Students engage in a diverse curriculum that includes performance training, theoretical studies, and collaborative projects with orchestras.
Graduates of the program acquire comprehensive conducting competencies, theoretical music knowledge, and practical skills necessary for leading both professional and amateur ensembles. They are prepared for roles that require strong leadership and musical interpretation abilities.
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
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