Entrance Exams
Information at a glance
> A video must be submitted for these (see PDF) artistic main subjects. If an entrance examination is required afterwards, you will be invited to audition on site on the dates mentioned in the PDF.
> The entrance examination for these (see PDF) artistic majors will take place on site on the dates mentioned in the PDF.
Further information can be found on the page of the respective field of study.
The registration window for the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis was open until the end of January.
The exact dates for the entrance examination live on site are here.
| Registration Deadline | Entrance Exams | |
Klassik A video must be submitted for these (see PDF) artistic main subjects. If an entrance examination is required afterwards, you will be invited to audition on site on the dates mentioned in the PDF. The entrance examination for these (see PDF) artistic majors will take place on site on the dates mentioned in the PDF. | 15.02.2022 | 28.03. until 08.04.2022 |
Schola Cantorum Basiliensis | 31.01.2022 | 21.03. until 07.04.2022 |
| Jazz | 15.02.2022 | 01.04. until 30.04.2022 |
Admission criteria Bachelor
- a recognized high school diploma or
- a recognized specialist school degree for the professional field of music or
- a recognized vocational baccalaureate or
- the diploma of another recognized general education school of upper secondary level, or
- proof of equivalent general education training acquired elsewhere.
Exceptionally, the completion of an education at secondary level II may be waived if proof of exceptional artistic talent can be furnished
Admission criteria Master
Admission to the Master's program is open to students who have a Bachelor's degree in music or an equivalent educational background.
Aptitude test
Those who meet the admission criteria can register for the aptitude test. The details of the aptitude test, including language requirements, are specified in the respective study regulations for all study programs and their fields of study.
The study regulations - linked under Valuable information about your studies - also describe the special requirements of the various study programs.
Details of the specific examination requirements (e.g. repertoire, creating videos) can be found in the study programs Classical Music, Jazz, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.
Registration fee: CHF 200
Semester fee: 700 CHF for Swiss citizens and students with legal place of residence in Switzerland | 1000 CHF for students from EU-/EFTA-countries | 1250 CHF for students from third countries
Administration fee: CHF 250
Please take your time and read the instructions about the SWITCH edu-ID before you start the registration process.