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Mozarteum University Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

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Quick facts

World rank
#601
Acceptance rate
—
Students
2,000
International students
20%
Institution type
Public
Founded
1622

Overview

Mozarteum University Salzburg (Universität Mozarteum Salzburg) is a public arts university in Salzburg, Austria, with an additional campus in Innsbruck. The university hosts more than 2,000 students from over 70 countries, taught by 550 faculty members from 38 countries. It offers Bachelor, Master, Diploma and PhD programmes across departments including Early Music, Vocal Studies, Composition & Music Theory, Conducting, String Studies, Keyboard Studies, Brass/Wind/Percussion, Opera & Music Theater, Fine Arts & Design, Scenography, Music Education, Elemental Music & Dance Education (Orff Institute), and the Thomas Bernhard Institute for acting and directing. The language of instruction is German for most programmes; the MA in Applied Theatre and the PhD in the Arts are conducted in English. The International Summer Academy, founded in 1916, annually welcomes musicians from around the world. The university holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and has been positively audited by AQ Austria (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria).

Fields of study

  • Music
  • Musicology
  • Music Education
  • Music & Dance Education
  • Art Education
  • Acting
  • Theatre Directing
  • Set Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Interdisciplinary Arts

Accreditation: AQ Austria (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
—
TOEFL iBT (minimum)
—
GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
Winter semester 2026/27, Summer semester 2027
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
studienabteilung@moz.ac.at

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

Tuition fees are paid per semester. Irregular/guest students pay €363.36 per semester plus the ÖH (Students' Union) fee, regardless of nationality. Full degree programme fees are published on the university's fees page.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.