Program Overview
The Opera Composition at Verona Opera Academy is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Opera Composition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Verona, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Opera Composition programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Knowledge of composition for Musical Theatre and Opera, in order to create an artistic project to be realized at the end of the course
- Physiology and Vocal Technique
- Techniques of Composition, orchestration and transcription for various instruments
- Electronic media and its applications in composition
- Interactions with the concurrent Master courses in Opera Stage Direction and Set and Costume Design for Opera
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will be selected based on the strength of their CV. The Director of the Academy exercises the right to request an interview with prospective applicants in Verona in person, or via Skype.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Verona Opera Academy directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Verona Opera Academy
Verona Opera Academy
Verona, Italy
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
