32 Best Music & Performing Arts Programs in Switzerland

32 Music & Performing Arts courses are taught at 6 universities in Switzerland, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Basel, BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences and SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland.

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MA Music Performance Oboe 21353

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Oboe at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts is a Master’s program focused on ensemble, orchestra, and solo pathways. It uses a Major-Minor-stru...

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4 semestersDuration

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26Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Orgel 1268

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Orgel trains students for careers in conducting, ensembles, and as solo performers. Students study through a Major-Minor degree model. With the...

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4 semestersDuration

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27Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Querfloete 21335

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — MA Music Performance, Querflöte prepares students for ensemble, orchestral, and solo careers. Students follow a flexible curriculum with over 150 elective courses, with p...

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4 semestersDuration

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28Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Recorder 21243

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Recorder at ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts is a Major / MA program for students focusing on the recorder as a core subject area. Students...

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4 semestersDuration

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Autumn and spring semesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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29Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Trompete 21316

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — This master’s program, MA Music Performance, Trompete, trains students for ensemble, orchestral, and solo career paths. Students work with a flexible curriculum that incl...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

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30Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Violine 21300

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Violine prepares students for ensemble, orchestra, and solo careers. The program offers a main focus within flexible study structures, with nume...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

Autumn and Spring semestersIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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31Master's Degree

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Music Performance Violoncello 21293

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Music Performance, Violoncello prepares students for ensemble, orchestra, and solo careers. Students study within a Major-Minor-Studies model: they choose a study...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

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Autumn and spring semestersIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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#36 in Switzerland Switzerland

MA Specialized Performance Choral Conducting 5315

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts — The MA Specialized Performance, Choral Conducting is a Master of Arts focused on choral conducting. Students study within a major that can be combined with one or two min...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 semestersDuration

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Autumn semesterIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Basel at #158 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Basel is cited most (10,816,683 citations).

What the courses look like

By level: 20 bachelor's and 12 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 4 semesters. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (66% of courses with a stated intake). ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Music & Performing Arts?

University of Basel (QS World #158), BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Switzerland) and SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland (#17 in Switzerland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Music & Performing Arts course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4 semesters the next most common.

When do Music & Performing Arts courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 75% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Music & Performing Arts courses in Switzerland?

ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts, with 13, ahead of Hochschule Luzern (8).

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