The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań
Poznań, 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 Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań is a public specialist higher education institution in Poland with over a century of teaching tradition. It operates two faculties encompassing multiple institutes covering instrumental studies, historically informed performance, jazz and pop music, composition, conducting, vocal studies, music theory, artistic education and artistic lutherie. The Academy offers Bachelor, Master and Doctoral (D.M.A.) programmes, including English-medium programmes tuition-free for EU citizens. Its modern Aula Nova concert hall is a leading cultural venue in Poznań.
Fields of study
- Music
- Conducting
- Composition
- Vocal Studies
- Instrumental Studies
- Historically Informed Performance
- Jazz and Pop Music
- Artistic Lutherie
- Music Education
- Church Music
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
- Admissions contact
- rekrutacja@amuz.edu.pl
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
EU citizens study in English free of charge. Non-EU citizens pay PLN 60,000 per academic year. Application fee is PLN 150 per programme (non-refundable).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Lutherie (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Artistic Lutherie (Master) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Composition (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Composition (Master) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Conducting (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Conducting (Master) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Historically Informed Performance Practice (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Instrumental Studies (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Instrumental Studies (Master) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Jazz and Pop Music (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Jazz and Pop Music (Master) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Vocal Studies (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Vocal Studies (Master) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | PLN 60,000 / year | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.