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Performing Arts

Vytautas Magnus University
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Tuition EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Kaunas, Lithuania
Language English

Program Overview

The Performing Arts at Vytautas Magnus University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 arts & design. 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 Performing Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Kaunas, Lithuania

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Performing Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Accordion I
  2. Chamber Ensemble I
  3. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  4. Musicology
  5. Improvization I
  6. Accordion II
  7. Chamber Ensemble II
  8. Art Project Management
  9. Theory and Practice of Composition
  10. Improvization II
  11. Accordion III
  12. Chamber Ensemble III
  13. Art Marketing
  14. Research Methodology
  15. Professional Practice
  16. Final Accordion Project
  17. Final Chamber Ensemble Project
  18. Master Paper of Performance Art
  19. Jazz Singing I
  20. Piano I
  21. Piano Ensemble I
  22. Accompaniment I
  23. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  24. Musicology
  25. Improvization I
  26. Piano II
  27. Piano Ensemble II
  28. Accompaniment II
  29. Theory and Practice of Composition
  30. Jazz Ensemble I
  31. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  32. Musicology
  33. Improvisation I
  34. Jazz Singing II
  35. Jazz Ensemble II
  36. Theory and Practice of Composition
  37. Art Project Management
  38. Improvisation II
  39. Jazz Singing III
  40. Jazz Ensemble III
  41. Art Marketing
  42. Research Methodology
  43. Profession Practice
  44. Final Specialization Instrument Art Project
  45. Final Jazz Singing Project
  46. Final Jazz Ensemble Project
  47. Master Paper of Performance Art
  48. Art Project Management
  49. Improvization II
  50. Piano III
  51. Piano Ensemble III
  52. Accompaniment III
  53. Art Marketing
  54. Research Methodology
  55. Professional Practice
  56. Final Piano Project
  57. Final Piano Ensemble Project
  58. Final Accompaniment Project
  59. Master Paper of Performance Art
  60. Accompaniment I
  61. Piano I
  62. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  63. Musicology
  64. Chamber Ensemble I
  65. Accompaniment II
  66. Piano II
  67. Theory and Practice of Composition
  68. Art Project Management
  69. Chamber Ensemble II
  70. Accompaniment III
  71. Piano III
  72. Art Marketing
  73. Research Methodology
  74. Professional Practice
  75. Final Accompaniment Project
  76. Final Piano Project
  77. Master Paper of Performance Art
  78. Singing of Scenic Genres I
  79. Performance of Musical Theatre Genres I
  80. Song Genre I
  81. Theory and Practice of Musical Text Interpretation
  82. Musicology
  83. Singing of Scenic Genres II
  84. Performance of Musical Theatre Genres II
  85. Song Genre II
  86. Theory and Practice of Composition
  87. Art Project Management
  88. Singing of Scenic Genres III
  89. Performance of Musical Theatre Genres III
  90. Song Genre III
  91. Art Marketing
  92. Research Methodology
  93. Final Project of Song Genre
  94. Final Project of Singing of Scenic Genres
  95. Project Performance Practice of Scenic Genres
  96. Master Paper of Performance Art
  97. Specialization Instrument I
  98. Chamber Ensemble I
  99. Symphony Orchestra I
  100. Guitar Accompaniment Art I
  101. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  102. Musicology
  103. Specialization Instrument II
  104. Chamber Ensemble II
  105. Symphony Orchestra II
  106. Guitar Accompaniment Art II
  107. Theory and Practice of Composition
  108. Art Project Management
  109. Chamber Ensemble III
  110. Chamber Ensemble III
  111. Art Marketing
  112. Research Methodology
  113. Professional Practice
  114. Final Specialization Instrument Art Project
  115. Final Chamber Ensemble Art Project
  116. Master Paper of Performance Art
  117. Chamber Ensemble I
  118. Specialization Instrument I
  119. Symphony Orchestra I
  120. Guitar Accompaniment Art I
  121. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  122. Musicology
  123. Chamber Ensemble II
  124. Specialization InstrumentII
  125. Symphony Orchestra II
  126. Guitar Accompaniment Art II
  127. Theory and Practice of Composition
  128. Art Project Management
  129. Chamber Ensemble III
  130. Specialization Instrument III
  131. Art Marketing
  132. Research Methodology
  133. Professional Practice
  134. Final Chamber Ensemble Art Project
  135. Final Specialization Instrument Art Project
  136. Master Paper of Performance Art
  137. Chamber Ensemble I
  138. Specialization Instrument I
  139. Symphony Orchestra I
  140. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  141. Musicology
  142. Chamber Ensemble II
  143. Specialization Instrument II
  144. Symphony Orchestra II
  145. Theory and Practice of Composition
  146. Art Project Management
  147. Chamber Ensemble III
  148. Specialization Instrument III
  149. Art Marketing
  150. Research Methodology
  151. Professional Practice
  152. Final Chamber Ensemble Art Project
  153. Final Specialization Instrument Art Project
  154. Master Paper of Performance Art
  155. Specialization Instrument I
  156. Chamber Ensemble I
  157. Symphony Orchestra I
  158. Theory and Practice of Interpretation of Musical Text
  159. Musicology
  160. Specialization Instrument II
  161. Chamber Ensemble II
  162. Symphony Orchestra II
  163. Theory and Practice of Composition
  164. Art Project Management
  165. Specialization Instrument III
  166. Chamber Ensemble III
  167. Art Marketing
  168. Research Methodology
  169. Professional Practice
  170. Final Specialization Instrument Art Project
  171. Final Chamber Ensemble Art Project
  172. Master Paper of Performance Art

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor of Music degree and professional qualification of an artist. Applicants to the Performing Arts programme must be graduates of bachelor studies belonging to the same or related field.
  • Proof of English Language: Minimum requirements for English language are TOEFL 87 iBT/534 PBT, IELTS 5.5. or any other official document from an official institution showing you had courses in English or studied English language and have at least B2 level.
  • Portfolio (playbills of concerts, list of CD, links of musical activities, etc.).
  • Bachelor degree diploma video (while applying the link of video can be indicated in the CV or portfolio).
  • Admission score is counted based on: Arithmetic average of all subjects of Bachelor\'s degree diploma* 0,2 + the artist\'s portfolio delivery* 0,1+ motivation letter * 0,3 + diplomas of international competitions* 0,1 + bachelor degree diploma examination video (should be indicasted in CV) * 0,3.
Note! After admission and arrival at Vytautas Magnus University for studies at Music Academy audition will be organized. If the performance level is not sufficient to study, studies might be terminated.

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Vytautas Magnus University 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.

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Vytautas Magnus University

Kaunas, Lithuania

Vytautas Magnus University(VMU) (Lithuanian:Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas, VDU) is a public university inKaunas,Lithuania. The university was founded in 1922 during theinterwar periodas an...

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  • Application Deadline Jul, 2026
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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