Full-time and non-degree programmes
Full-time programmes
Main subject classes are in English (see list below).
Group lessons are also held in English, however, certain major specific lessons might be held in mixed Hungarian-English or Hungarian only, when Hungarian and international students need to be grouped together due to their small number.
Full-time tuition is offered in English for the majors listed below.
In case of non-instrumental majors, tuition is only offered in English if there are a minimum of 3 international students admitted in a given year to the same major.
Main subject and other one-to-one classes might be taken in German, based upon previous agreement with teachers who speak German.
Most Full-Time Programmes lead to (6-semester) BA and (4-semester) MA degrees. There are two 2-semester full-time artist diploma programme: the Soloist Programme for Pianists and the Chamber Music Programme for Pianists and Strings.
For international students, music pedagogues and choral conductors, the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy in Kecskemét offers a comprehensive non-degree and an MA degree programme in English in Kodály Music Pedagogy, along with the biennial summer seminars.
Full-time Programmes Available in English
Keyboards (BA, MA, Soloist programme)
Accordion
Harpsichord
Organ
Piano (BA, MA, Soloist Programme)
Piano accompaniment and Coaching (MA)
Strings (BA, MA)
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double bass
Vocal and Opera Studies (BA, MA)
Classical Singing (BA)
Oratorio and Lied (MA)
Opera (MA)
Woodwind and Brass (BA, MA)
Bassoon
Clarinet
Flute
French Horn
Oboe
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Others (BA, MA)
Cimbalom
Guitar
Harp
Percussion
Chamber Music Postgraduate Programme
Piano
Strings
Non-instrumental majors
Composition (BA, MA)
Kodály Music Education (BA, MA)
Orchestral and Choral Conducting (BA, MA)
The Special School for Exceptional Young Talents is open to especially gifted students of piano, violin or cello aged 8 to 18, held in English (or German, based upon previous agreement).
PhD and DLA programmes are currently available in Hungarian only, but in certain fields they are planned to start in English in the near future.
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Non-degree programmes
The Non-Degree Programme is offered for two types of applicants: it could either be a preparatory course or a specialisation course.
Please note that this programme does not lead to a degree; participants do not receive grades and credits for the completion of subjects, however, they get a certificate of studies completed and time spent at the Academy*.
Application deadline: 31 March (every year)
If you wish to receive grades and/or earn credits to be recognised at your home institution, please see Guest student studies.
Non-Degree Programmes available in English
Keyboards
Accordion
Harpsichord
Organ
Piano
Piano accompaniment and Coaching
Strings
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double bass
Vocal and Opera Studies
Classical Singing
Oratorio and Lied
Opera
Woodwind and Brass
Bassoon
Clarinet
Flute
French Horn
Oboe
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Others
Cimbalom
Guitar
Harp
Percussion
Jazz
Jazz bass
Jazz double bass
Jazz drums
Jazz guitar
Jazz piano
Jazz saxophone
Jazz singing
Jazz trombone
Jazz trumpet
Folk Music
please enquire
Non-instrumental majors
Composition
Orchestral and Choral Conducting (BA, MA)