Step by Step: Getting Started
1. Information
Initial information about studying can be found in the ‘Academics’ section of our website. In addition to information about bachelor's and master's programmes, you will also find information about our preparatory courses (talent promotion: Pre-College & Academy for Contemporary Dance & Ballet) and the certificate programmes we offer (continuing education). It is also possible to obtain information directly from professors and students. Some institutes offer work shadowing opportunities. Our social media channels also provide insights into everyday student life.
- Further information for international students can be found hier.
- Information on accessibility can be found hier.
- Our Co-ordinator for those with different abilities is available to answer questions from students with disabilities..
2. Check language requirements
Please note that you may be required to provide proof of language proficiency in order to study at Anton Bruckner University. You will find all the relevant information on the following subpage:
3. Online Registration
If you would like to apply to study at ABU, the first step in the admission process for all courses is to register online. Here you will find the registration links and the possible registration periods:
| Institute | Registration Period | Registration Link |
| Pre-College | 1 November – 15 December (qualifying examination) | Registration |
| Early Music and Historical Performance Practice | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
| Brass Instruments and Percussion | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
| Voice and Music Theatre | 1 February – 5 May | Registration |
| Woodwind Instruments | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
| Jazz and Improvised Music | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
| Composition and Conducting | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
| Elemental Music Education | 1 February – 6 April: Bachelor's degree and course in Elemental Music Education 1 February – 31 May: Master's degree in Elemental Music Education | Registration |
| String Instruments: stringed instruments | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
| String Instruments: plucked instruments + Styrian Harmonica | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
| Drama | 1 February – 30 June (1st round online) 1 February – 18 August (1st round live audition) | Registration |
| Dance | 1 February – 1 April: Bachelor's in Contemporary Dance (1st round online) 1 February – 27 April: Bachelor's in Contemporary Dance (1st and 2nd round live auditions) 1 February – 6 April: Master's in Dance Education, Master's in Movement Research 1 February – 29 June: Academy for Contemporary Dance & Ballet | Registration |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 February – 20 March | Registration |
4. Entrance Exam
The further course of the admission procedure varies depending on the degree programme. You will find all the information you need about the entrance exam on the following subpage:
Important notice
It is not permitted to simultaneously enrol in a second degree programme with the same study objective at another music university, conservatory or comparable domestic or foreign post-secondary or tertiary educational institution (e.g. 2x BA degree programme in concert cello).