General information regarding the admission of international students to the undergraduate study programs of the Department of Music Studies at the Ionian University

- The Undergraduate Study Programs:

The Ionian University Department of Music Studies offers a five year program of study (300 ECTS), which awards to the graduates with an Integrated Master's Degree (Level 7 of the National and European Qualifications Frameworks), in accordance with the applicable Greek legislation governing higher education, in five different areas of Music Theory and Practice:

• Theory and Composition
• Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance and Conducting
• Music Technology
• Music Education
• Music Science, Historical Musicology, and Ethnomusicology

Upon obtaining the Integrated Master's Degree, graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies at the doctoral level.

- Foreign Students Categories

According to Greek legislation, there are two foreign students categories:

1. Graduates of foreign origin of NON E.U. Lyceums or Equivalent Schools (Secondary Education)
2. Graduates of Lyceums or Equivalent Schools of E.U. Member States (Secondary Education)

- Foreign Students Admission

Generally foreign students may gain admission to the undergraduate programs of the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University through two different admission procedures. If they wish, they can choose both of these admission methods:

1. Direct admission for Music Performance studies to the Ionian University Department of Music Studies, According to article 58 of law 5094/2024 (A' 39)
2.  The general Greek Higher Education Admission Procedure of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

- Admission Examinations for Degree Holders

Graduates of Universities, or equivalent institutions in Greece or recognized institutions abroad, holders of degrees from higher education schools, may be admitted through written examinations.