University of Debrecen · Hungary
Contemporary Music
Six-semester BA in English (180 ECTS) taking one specialised instrument, contemporary vocals and music theory, aimed at the modern music industry.
- Where
- DebrecenHungary
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 15 May 2027
- Admission
- SelectiveEntrance exam
- EU/EEA fee
- USD 10,000 a year2026/27
More facts
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
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1 November 2026
University of Debrecen - application closes for the February 2027 intakeHard deadlineDetails
Published with its year: Debrecen lists "January/February 2026/2027 - all programs: 1st November 2026". This is the only route on this page that starts in February rather than September, which makes it the fallback for a student who misses a September round - and the nearest deadline on this whole page. Debrecen also states that it closed applications early for the September 2026 Medicine and Dentistry intake "due to an exceptionally high number of applications received", so treat its published deadlines as the latest possible date rather than a safe one. Application fee 150 USD, non-refundable.
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15 May 2027
Final application deadline for September 2027Hard deadlineDetails
Published with its year: "The application period for the September 2027 intake will open later this year, and the final application deadline will be May 15, 2027." In 2026 the deadline was 15 June; for 2027 Debrecen has brought it forward by a month, so a 15 June date you see elsewhere is wrong for 2027. The opening date is still only "later this year" (as of 23 September 2026). Debrecen closed its September 2026 Medicine and Dentistry applications ahead of the published deadline because of demand, so do not plan to use the last week of this window.
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6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
After most Hungarian deadlines. You apply on predicted grades and entrance exams, and upload the Diploma once you have it.
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
The curriculum covers the history of classical and popular music, folk music and arrangements, solfege, music theory and applied composition, with cultural history, philosophy, improvisation, orchestration and sound editing. It is rich in hands-on experience and teaches practical artistic methods and professional performance tools. You choose an instrument from piano, organ, guitar, strings, recorder, woodwind, brass or percussion, or choose singing or choral conducting. Graduates work in musical institutions, professional ensembles and roles that need music education, or continue to a master's specialisation.
What you need
- English placement test, oral exam and an online multiple-choice test; no IB exemption is published. B2 English required.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at University of Debrecen
No IB-specific rule or exam exemption is published: you sit Debrecen's own entrance exam or interview. English needs a B2 certificate from a proctored exam, or a medium-of-instruction certificate from your school.
How places are decided
- English placement test with oral exam, and an online multiple-choice test; B2 English is required.
Sources (2)
- Contemporary Music at UD — checked 2026-09-30
- IB applicants at UD