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Study Music in Austria 🇦🇹

Austria offers 36 Music programs across 6 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$1k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 47% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid — one of the higher rates globally for Music.

36 Programs
6 Universities
$1k–$1k/yr Tuition
6% STEM
47% Scholarships

Why Austria for Music?

Living Cost

$12,000/yr

Full guide to studying in Austria →

By Degree Level

Master (17) Bachelor (17) PhD (2)

Top Universities for Music in Austria

University of Vienna

Vienna · National rank #1 · QS #152

Musicology · Bachelor
University of Salzburg

Salzburg · National rank #10 · QS #650

Musicology · Master
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Vienna · National rank #19 · QS #4

Conducting (Orchestra Conducting, Choir Conducting) (Master) · Master Sound Engineering (Master) · Master Composition (Master) · Master Church Music (Master) · Master Musicology (Master) · Master Instrumental Studies (Bachelor) · Bachelor Ethnomusicology (Master) · Master Sound Engineering (Bachelor) · Bachelor Church Music (Bachelor) · Bachelor Musicology (Bachelor) · Bachelor Instrumental Studies (Master) · Master Conducting (Bachelor) · Bachelor Vocal Studies (Master) · Master Composition (Bachelor) · Bachelor Vocal Studies (Bachelor) · Bachelor
Instrumental Studies (Bachelor) · Bachelor Vocal Studies (Bachelor) · Bachelor Conducting (Bachelor) · Bachelor Conducting (Master) · Master Musicology (Master) · Master Vocal Studies (Master) · Master Instrumental Studies (Master) · Master Musicology (PhD) · PhD Doctoral Program in Musicology · PhD Musicology (Bachelor) · Bachelor
Anton Bruckner Private University

Linz · National rank #51

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Instrumental/Vocal) · Bachelor Master of Arts in Music · Master Bachelor of Arts in Music · Bachelor Master of Arts in Applied Musicology · Master Master of Arts in Music (Instrumental/Vocal) · Master
Blockflöte · Bachelor Instrumentalstudium Tonsatz und Komposition · Bachelor Master of Arts (General Music Programs) · Master Instrumentalstudium Sologesang · Bachelor

All Programs

Conducting (Orchestra Conducting, Choir Conducting) (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master Aid

Sound Engineering (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master STEM Aid

Composition (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master Aid

Church Music (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master Aid

Musicology (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master Aid

Instrumental Studies (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Bachelor Aid

Ethnomusicology (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master Aid

Sound Engineering (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Bachelor STEM Aid

Church Music (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Bachelor Aid

Musicology (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Bachelor Aid

Instrumental Studies (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Instrumental/Vocal)

Anton Bruckner Private University

Bachelor

Vocal Studies (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Bachelor

Conducting (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Bachelor

Conducting (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Master

Musicology (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Master

Vocal Studies (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Master

Instrumental Studies (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Master

Musicology

University of Vienna

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Music

Anton Bruckner Private University

Master Aid

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Anton Bruckner Private University

Bachelor Aid

Musicology

University of Salzburg

Master

Musicology (PhD)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

PhD

Instrumental Studies (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master Aid

Conducting (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Bachelor Aid

Blockflöte

Joseph Haydn Conservatory Eisenstadt

Bachelor

Instrumentalstudium Tonsatz und Komposition

Joseph Haydn Conservatory Eisenstadt

Bachelor

Master of Arts (General Music Programs)

Joseph Haydn Conservatory Eisenstadt

Master

Instrumentalstudium Sologesang

Joseph Haydn Conservatory Eisenstadt

Bachelor

Vocal Studies (Master)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Master Aid

Composition (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Bachelor Aid

Vocal Studies (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Bachelor Aid

Doctoral Program in Musicology

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

PhD

Master of Arts in Applied Musicology

Anton Bruckner Private University

Master

Master of Arts in Music (Instrumental/Vocal)

Anton Bruckner Private University

Master

Musicology (Bachelor)

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Music in Austria?
Tuition for Music programs in Austria ranges from $1k–$1k/yr. 47% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $12k.
What are the English language requirements for Music in Austria?
English-taught Music programs in Austria typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Music programs are in Austria?
Abroadly lists 36 Music programs at 6 universities across Austria. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Music programs in Austria STEM-designated?
6% of Music programs in Austria carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Austria a good country for Music students?
Austria is a strong choice for Music with 6 universities offering these programs. The primary language is German, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Music in Austria?
In Austria, Music programs are offered at: Master (17 programs), Bachelor (17 programs), PhD (2 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.