The Bachelor's program in Musicology equips graduates with broad and integrated knowledge of music in its contexts, including scientific fundamentals and subject-specific methods, as well as the latest expert knowledge. Students develop advanced skills to tackle complex problems and articulate musical matters effectively. The study program is part of the humanities and cultural studies group at the Faculty of Philosophy and History, aiming to enhance understanding of music's role in historical, social, economic, and cultural political processes.
Studierende beschäftigen sich mit den historischen, kulturellen und gesellschaftlichen Aspekten der Musik. Sie lernen verschiedene Epochen und Musikstile sowie deren Bedeutung für unterschiedliche Gesellschaftsmodelle kennen.
Das Studium ist modular aufgebaut und umfasst Pflichtmodule in den ersten Semestern, gefolgt von spezialisierten Seminaren. Der Abschluss erfolgt durch eine Bachelorarbeit und die Teilnahme an wissenschaftlichen Veranstaltungen.
Absolventen erwerben Fähigkeiten in analytischem Denken, kritischer Reflexion und der Anwendung von wissenschaftlichen Methoden in der Musikwissenschaft. Sie sind gut vorbereitet für Tätigkeiten in Forschung, Lehre und Kulturmanagement.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2026/27
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.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
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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