National University of Music Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
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
- 1864
Overview
Universitatea Națională de Muzică din București (UNMB) is Romania's premier public higher education institution specialising in music, established in 1864. It comprises two faculties — the Faculty of Musical Performance (FIM) and the Faculty of Composition, Musicology and Music Pedagogy (FCMPm) — and a doctoral school. UNMB offers accredited Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes taught in Romanian, and supports students through Erasmus+ mobility, orchestras, choirs, chamber ensembles and a jazz ensemble.
Fields of study
- Music Performance
- Composition
- Musicology
- Conducting
- Jazz and Pop Music
- Music Education
- Religious Music
- Music Pedagogy
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn (October)
- 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
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culturi muzicale religioase (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Educație muzicală contemporană (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Jazz și culturi muzicale pop (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sinteză muzicologică (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Stilistică dirijorală (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Stilistică interpretativă instrumentală (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Stilistică interpretativă vocală (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Stil și limbaj compozițional (opens in a new tab)română · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.