Anton Bruckner Private University
Linz, Austria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Students
- 850
- International students
- 50%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1907
Overview
The Anton Bruckner Private University is one of five Austrian universities for music, drama, and dance, and one of the three universities in Linz. It offers state-accredited study programs in the fields of music, dance, and drama, emphasizing the connection between artistic practice, research, and pedagogy.
Fields of study
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Composition
- Conducting
- Jazz
- Early Music
- Music Pedagogy
Accreditation: AQ Austria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program, typically spring for the following winter semester.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studienservice@bruckneruni.at
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,000 / year
Domestic students
€2,000 / year
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens pay €300 per semester. Third-country nationals pay €2,100 per semester. All students must also pay the Austrian Student Union fee (approx €24.70).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance (opens in a new tab)German/English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €300 / semester | Varies | Winter |
| Bachelor of Arts in Drama (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €300 / semester | Varies | Winter |
| Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €300 / semester | Varies | Winter |
| Master of Arts in Music Performance (opens in a new tab)German/English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €300 / semester | Varies | Winter |
| PhD in Artistic Research (opens in a new tab)German/English · Full Time | PhD | 3 years | €300 / semester | Varies | Winter/Summer |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.