Study in Wrocław!
Why study music in Wrocław?
The Academy of Music in Wroclaw is one of the most important centers of artistic education in Poland. Among our graduates are many outstanding artists who perform in the world’s greatest music halls, including Aleksandra Kurzak (soprano), Agata Zubel (composer, singer), Marzena Diakun (conductor), and Marcelina Beucher (soprano).
Our Academy:
- Trains over 600 students in various programs: composition, conducting, theory of music, music therapy, instrumental studies, jazz & stage music, vocal studies, music education, choral art, and church music.
- Cooperates with Wrocław's higher education institutions, as well as local festivals and cultural organizations.
- Takes an active part in Wroclaw's cultural life by organizing concerts for residents and tourists, and by participating in city celebrations such as the Feast of Science, the Lower Silesian Science Festival, and many more.
- Runs master classes with the participation of outstanding artists and teachers from all over the world, as part of the projects Masters in the Academy and Visiting Professors.
- Has 10 music ensembles: the symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, avant-garde ensemble, baroque orchestra, and wind orchestra, as well as the Big Band and three choirs.
The Academy campus comprises 6 buildings housing various music faculties. Since 2013, the Academy has been using a new teaching and concert facility, which includes modern, well-equipped practice rooms and, among other things: The Concert Hall, a large The Rehearsal Hall, The Lecture Hall, The Ballet Hall, and The Organ Hall. The Academy possesses modern instruments and a professional recording studio, enabling students to develop their skills in truly professional conditions.
The Academy of Music in Wrocław offers:
- Highly qualified professors
- Staff assistance for English-language study programs
- A wide range of artistic and scientific activities
- Student events and special interest groups
- Practice rooms and instrument rental
- A Language School, Library, and Recording Studio
- A modern Concert Hall
- A cafeteria, WiFi, and an open-air patio
The Karol Lipinski Academy of Music is actively engaged in multifaceted international cooperation. The current number of partner higher education institutions in 25 countries exceeds 70.
Furthermore, in 2020, The Karol Lipinski Academy of Music in Wroclaw was awarded the Certificate of Institutional Accreditation by the European Accreditation Commission MusiQuE (Music Quality Enhancement), making it the first and, for now, the only music university in Poland to receive this recognition.
Why Wroclaw?
Wroclaw, commonly known as THE MEETING PLACE, is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in Poland. It is a vibrant city full of life and energy, welcoming avant-garde art and open to unconventional artistic projects.
Wroclaw is a renowned and thriving academic center, attracting students from all over the world. Young people studying at Wroclaw’s higher education institutions make up one-fifth of the city's population.
A wide variety of cultural events contribute to the city's unique atmosphere. Numerous international festivals, such as: Wratislavia Cantans, New Horizons, Brave Festival, Jazz on the Odra, Jazztopad, Dialog - Wrocław International Theatre Festival and Ethno Jazz Festival, Musica Electronica Nova, along with concerts, theater performances, and exhibitions co-organized by young artists, have helped earn the city the title of EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2016 .
The musical potential of Wroclaw is closely linked to its important musical institutions. The Wroclaw Opera hosts over 200 performances and at least one mega-production each year, while The National Forum of Music is one of the largest music centers in Europe.
