University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
Graz, Austria
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,500
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 2,400
- International students
- 50%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1920
Overview
University of Music and Performing Arts Graz is a higher education institution in Graz, Austria, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple disciplines.
Fields of study
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Music Education
- Jazz
- Composition
- Musicology
- Music Therapy
- Church Music
- Sound Design
- Computer Music
- Stage Design
- Music Theatre
- Acoustics and Music Engineering
Accreditation: Evaluation Agency Baden-Württemberg (EVALAG)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- welcome@kug.ac.at
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€727 / semester
From about $1,570 / year
Domestic students
€26 – €363 / semester
EU/EWR/Swiss students are exempt from tuition (€363.36/semester) during standard study duration; they pay only the ÖH fee of €26.20/semester. Third-country nationals pay €726.72/semester. A tuition waiver (Ost-/Südosteuropaschwerpunkt) applies to students from Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine who meet academic conditions. All students pay €26.20/semester ÖH fee. Postgraduate course fees are separate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA Acoustics, Music, and Information Engineering (AMIE) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bühnengestaltung (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Darstellende Kunst (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Elektrotechnik-Toningenieur MA (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Künstlerisch-wissenschaftliches Doktoratsstudium (opens in a new tab) | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Musikologie BA (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Musikologie MA (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Musiktherapie BA (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Musiktherapie MA (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sound Design MA (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Wissenschaftliches Doktoratsstudium (PhD) (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.