Instrumentalstudium Oboe

The Oboe program at the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien (MUK) offers both Bachelor's and Master's degrees, as well as preparatory courses and a certificate of performance. The program focuses on developing artistic and technical skills in oboe performance.

Entrance Exams:

• The application deadline for the winter semester 2025/26 is January 29, 2025.




• The entrance exam process includes an online application with video submissions.




• Selected applicants may be invited to an on-site audition.




• For IGP (Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy) applicants, there is an additional educational practical part of the exam including a colloquium.

Bachelor's Programme:

• The entrance examination is based on video submissions, including an introduction video (max. 2 minutes) and an artistic presentation.




• The artistic presentation should include 2-3 works of the applicant's choice.




• Selected applicants will be invited to an on-site audit, which includes excerpts from the examination program, an interview about study motivation, and optional tasks such as sight-reading and improvisation.

Master's Programme:

• Admission requires a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, evidence of German proficiency (for non-native speakers), and successfully passing the entrance examination.




• The entrance examination is based on video submissions, including an introduction video (max. 2 minutes) and an artistic presentation.




• The artistic presentation should include at least 3 pieces from different stylistic periods (min. 30 minutes playing time), or alternatively, 5 orchestral parts or 1 chamber music piece.




• Selected applicants will be invited to an on-site audit, which includes excerpts from the examination program, an interview about study motivation, and optional tasks such as sight-reading and improvisation.

Bachelor's Programme IGP (Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy):

• The entrance examination includes an online application, an artistic part (identical to the artistic bachelor's program), an educational-practical part, and a colloquium.




• The educational-practical part includes singing and chordal accompaniment at the piano, accompaniment at the piano of pieces from beginner and intermediate literature, and sight-singing.




• The colloquium assesses cognitive and linguistic skills and examines the applicant's educational potential.




• Applicants whose native language is not German must prove proficiency in German at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Preparatory Course:

• The entrance examination is based on video submissions, including an introduction video (max. 2 minutes) and an artistic presentation.




• The artistic presentation should include 2-3 works of the applicant's choice.




• Selected applicants will be invited to an on-site audit, which includes excerpts from the examination program and an interview about study motivation.

Certificate of Performance:

• The admission exam serves to determine applicants' motivation, artistic proficiency, and suitability.




• The admission process is split into three parts: submission of documents, artistic presentation, and a colloquium (only for on-site auditions).




• The artistic presentation should demonstrate instrumental proficiency at Master's level entry.