Instrumentalstudium OboeMusik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien

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 examination process involves an online application with video submissions.
• Selected applicants may be invited for 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 may be invited to an on-site audit, which includes excerpts from the examination program, an interview about study motivation, and optional tasks like 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 may be invited to an on-site audit, which includes excerpts from the examination program, an interview about study motivation, and optional tasks like sight-reading and improvisation.

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

• The entrance examination includes an online application, an artistic part, an educational-practical part, and a colloquium.
• The artistic part is identical to the requirements of the respective artistic bachelor's programme.
• The educational-practical part includes singing and chordal accompaniment, accompaniment at the piano, and sight-singing.
• The colloquium tests cognitive and linguistic skills and examines the applicant's educational potential.

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 may 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.