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General information about Anton Bruckner Private University

As one of four universities in Linz, a UNESCO City of Media Arts, the Anton Bruckner Private University constitutes a dynamic and innovative centre for the arts. Here performers and teachers of tomorrow receive an individualized education in music, drama and dance – inspired by the striking architecture of a new state of the art university building.

The Bruckner University’s mission is three-fold, offering students a training ground for performing the arts, teaching the arts and academic research. Staging more than 500 events a year, the Bruckner University functions as one of the region’s foremost organisers of cultural events, ranging from chamber and orchestral concerts, plays, dance and jazzperformances as well as contemporary music concerts to podium discussions and lecture-performances. 

Study Programmes

Instrumental Performance Studies and Instrumental Pedagogical Studies (BA/MA) I Singing and Music Theatre, Vocal Pedagogy (BA/MA) I Jazz and Improvised Music (BA/MA) I Composition, Jazz Composition, Media Composition / Computer Music (BA/MA) I Conducting (BA/MA) I Drama (BA) I Contemporary Stage Dance and Dance Pedagogy (BA/MA) I Early Music (BA/MA) I Orchestral Academy (MA) I Audience Development – Music in Context (MA)

Quick facts

  • founded in 1932 
  • accredited as a private university in 2004
  • number of teachers 220
  • number of students 850

Tuition

Tuition is 300 Euros per Semester + Student Union Fees 

Specials

Art and Pedagogy

Performance and Pedagogy Study programmes at the ABPU comprise a common foundation of core subjects. Building on this base, students may choose performance or pedagogy modules, even allowing students to complete both study programmes by fulfilling the requirements for both.

Studies and Professional Experience

Early on in their studies, students are afforded an opportunity to gain professional experience, as participation in numerous projects - executed in collaboration with various orchestras, concert and theatre venues, the Upper Austrian Musicschool Network, kindergartens and other educational institutions – constitutes an integral part of the curriculum.

Entrance requirements

Admission to ABPU requires passing an entrance exam - it is not mandatory to hold a general qualification for university entrance. A BA Degree is a prerequisite for admission to the Master programmes. Proof of proficiency in the German language (Performance: A2 (CEFR) / Pedagogy: B1 (CEFR)) is required by the beginning of the third semester. Entrance exams take place in June or September, depending on the desired study programme.

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Presse

Das diesjährige „Wochenende der ABPU im Brucknerhaus” steht ganz im Zeichen des ABPU-Jubiläumsjahres und setzt mit interdisziplinären Beiträgen von Alter Musik, Jazz, Kammermusik bis hin zu einem Konzert des ABPU Symphonieorchesterkonzerts vielfältige Akzente.

Presse

Anlässlich unseres 20-Jahr-Jubiläums setzen wir auch im Linzer Stadtraum Akzente. Studierende bespielen im Mai und Juni den Grünmarkt Urfahr mit vielfältigen Konzertformaten.

Presse

Bei seinem Antrittskonzert am Dienstag, 7. Mai in der Linzer Ursulinenkirche stellt sich der Trompeter Florian Klingler als neu berufener Professor am Institut für Blechblasinstrumente und Schlagwerk der Bruckner-Universität vor.

Presse

In Anwesenheit von Landeshauptmann Mag. Thomas Stelzer wird am Freitag, 3. Mai das Nikolaus Harnoncourt Zentrum der Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität sowie die von Marie-Theres Arnbom kuratierte Ausstellung „Nikolaus und Alice Harnoncourt: Musik ist eine Sprache“ in der Landesmusikschule St.…

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