Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków
Kraków, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków (AMKP) is a Polish public higher education institution specialising in music. It offers programmes across three faculties and a Doctoral School in musical arts. The Academy is a member of the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC) and participates in the Erasmus+ programme. Its motto is 'Per Academiam ad astra'.
Fields of study
- Music
- Composition
- Conducting
- Instrumental Studies
- Vocal Studies
- Jazz
- Church Music
- Music Theory
- Rhythmics
- Artistic Education in Music
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter semester (October), Summer semester (February)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Postgraduate tuition (2025/2026): 5000 PLN/semester (soloist), 5800 PLN/semester (soloist with accompanist), 6000 PLN/semester (chamber music). Postgraduate Conducting of Wind Orchestras (2026/2027): 5200 PLN/semester. Entrance exam fee: 150 PLN.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kształcenie w Szkole Doktorskiej AMKP (opens in a new tab)Polish · Part Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.