GENERAL INFORMATION:

According to article 58 of law 5094/2024 (A' 39), the Ionian University Department of Music Studies, is enrolling directly foreign students only for Music Performance specializations.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED:

 - ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS (violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet)

 - GUITAR

- VOCAL STUDIES

- PIANO

- MUSIC ENSEMBLES CONDUCTING (Orchestra, Choir, Children's, School and Youth Choir)

- JAZZ INSTRUMENTS (saxophone, piano)

- EARLY MUSIC (harpsichord, viola da gamba, recorder, flute)

NUMBER OF ADMISSIONS:

A total of 12 students for all the specializations per year

TUITION FEES:

The tuition fees corresponding to the total cost for 5 years of studies are defined as follows:

- For graduates of foreign origin of NON E.U. Lyceums or Equivalent Schools (Secondary Education): 5,000.00 € (500,00 € per semester)

- For graduates of Lyceums or Equivalent Schools of E.U. Member States (Secondary Education):

€2,500.00 (250, 00 € per semester)

ADMISSION CRITERIA – LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

- The candidate must be successfully examined and be included in the lists of successful candidates that the Department will prepare after the completion of the selection procedures.

- Candidates of the (a) category (Candidates of foreign origin of NON E.U. countries), possession of a certificate of sufficient knowledge of the Greek language at level B2 or higher is required. If a candidate does not have this certificate, they may register the year immediately following their admission, once they have obtained this certificate. Otherwise, the admitted person loses their right to register.

- For candidates of the (b) category (Candidates of foreign origin of E.U. Member States) the possession of a certificate of sufficient knowledge of the Greek language at level B2 or higher is NOT required during the enrollment process. For this category of candidates is required to present the certificate of sufficient knowledge of the Greek language at level B2 or higher by the end of the 4th year of study. In case of failure to present the certificate of sufficient knowledge of the Greek language on time, the student is dismissed.

NOTE: The certificate of knowledge of the Greek language is also not required:

    a) if one of the parents of the applicant is of Greek origin,

    b) if the applicant has a certificate of graduation from a Greek or Cypriot secondary school,

    c) if the applicant has a certificate of graduation from a foreign school which shows that they have also been taught and successfully examined in the Greek language course.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:

The examination of candidates includes the following evaluation procedures:

- Evaluation of the performance of the musical instrument / artistic object

Evaluation by the selection committee of the candidate's ability to perform the musical instrument (artistic object), through video submission.

- Personal Interview

a) The personal interview of the candidates is carried out by the selection committee via video conference. During the personal interview, the selection committee reserves the right to ask the candidate to perform live excerpts from the repertoire he/she has submitted in video format in order to confirm (if it deems it necessary) the candidate's performing abilities, or to conduct auditory skills tests where provided.

APPLICATIONS & DEADLINES:

- The Online application period is open annually approximately from June till the beginning of September.

- The on line applications opening and the deadlines will be announced here.

You can find more information, documents required etc here: https://future.ionio.gr/maa/

Brief overview of the admission process:

DIRECT ADMISSION TO THE IONIAN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC STUDIES

Subject of enrollment:

ONLY MUSIC PERFORMANCE STUDIES

Degree:

Integrated Masters Degree in Music Performance

Years of Study:

5 (10 Semesters)

Number of Admissions

12 students for all the specializations per year

Tuition Fees:

- For graduates of foreign origin of NON E.U. Lyceums or Equivalent Schools (Secondary Education): 5,000.00 € (500,00 € per semester)

- For graduates of Lyceums or Equivalent Schools of E.U. Member States (Secondary Education): €2,500.00 (250, 00 € per semester)

Right to apply for free accommodation in student residences:

YES (Approval for free housing is based on income criteria)

Right to apply for free meals:

YES (Approval for free meals is based on income criteria)

Language proficiency certificate required before registration:

- For NON E.U. citizens: YES (B2 Level)

- For E.U. citizens: NO (The language proficiency certificate can be obtained during the course of study)

In – Person Examination

NO

On Line Application & more information about the required documents:

https://future.ionio.gr/maa/

FOREIGN STUDENTS / CANDIDATES HELP & SUPPORT

For any additional information or support, please contact our Foreign Students Support Officer:

Professor Jiannis Toulis: jtoulis@ionio.gr