Country-specific characteristics of long-term music study abroad

This time, I would like to introduce the characteristics of each country when going to a university or a conservatory (long-term study abroad).However, the most important thing is to "find a sensei that suits you" regardless of country or school, so the introduction for each country is just for reference.Due to the magazine, only a few countries will be introduced, but if there is a country you are interested in, check it out!
America There are a wide range of schools, from private to public.There are various types of schools, from the music department of an integrated university to a specialized music institute.Qualifications are degree, master's degree, etc.It has a wide range of fields such as classical, jazz, pop, rock, music therapy, and musicology, and is characterized by a wide range of levels and ages.There are not many vocational schools because there are many universities and junior colleges.Private schools have high tuition fees, but we have a particularly well-known faculty.On the other hand, public schools have low tuition fees, and although there are exceptions, it is relatively easy to pass the entrance examination.
United Kingdom In addition to the five Royal Colleges of Music, there are many private music colleges and conservatories.There are also abundant music departments at general universities.Not only classical and jazz, but also pop and rock can be learned at many universities.Most schools start in October, but many schools have application deadlines from October to December of the previous year, so you need to be careful when applying.The graduate level can be completed in one year.Qualifications are degree, master's degree, etc.Tuition fees are relatively high.
Germany There are a total of 23 state music colleges (often translated as "national" in Japan, but actually state) in each state.In addition, there are several college music departments and several private music schools.Each music college has different exam content, age restrictions, and German qualifications.In addition, the education system is currently undergoing a transformation from the traditional diploma (10-12 semester) system to a system that allows students to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree in the same way as in Japan.Due to the reform period, some schools require considerable research.Tuition fees at the State College of Music are very low.
Austria Austria has three universities, two private music colleges (formerly Municipal Conservatory), several state conservatory and private conservatory.As in Germany, the system is being reformed.In recent years, the conservatory, which was a city, has changed to a private system and has become a music university.In Austria, the actual content may differ from the test content published on the website, so it is necessary to confirm with the person in charge.Tuition fees are cheaper, both public and private.
France France has two National Conservatory of Music (CNSM), a total of 47 regional conservatoires (CNR), national and public conservatory, and private conservatory.In particular, the piano major at the Paris National Academy of Music, which has a high examination rate for Japanese people, must be taken at the latest while attending a Japanese university due to age restrictions.Among the local conservatory of music, the Paris Conservatory of Music has many prominent professors, and the Ecole Normal Conservatory of Music is famous in private schools.
Italy Each state has a state conservatory, as well as a municipal and private conservatory.The Milan Conservatory and the Rome Santa Cecilia Conservatory are especially famous.In private schools, it is popular with the Imola Conservatory, which has produced many winners of the piano competition.Tuition fees are cheaper, both public and private.

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In Europe, the education system is being reformed in each country and school according to the Bologna Declaration, so it is necessary to thoroughly investigate before taking the exam.If you have any questions in other countries, please feel free to contact us using the contact information on the left.The next section will be about how to find sensei before long-term study abroad, study abroad plans, etc., so please continue reading!