Step 2: On-Site Audition
The admissions committee will decide on admission to the second round based on the videos submitted. This will take the form of an audition on site. All candidates in the first round will be notified in writing three weeks after the registration deadline whether they have been admitted to the second round.
Artistic criteria
The artistic criteria for your on-site audition can be found in the drop-down menu of the respective institute in the form of a PDF file available for download.
Artistic criteria (bachelor's degree, master's degree, Certificate Programme)
Artistic criteria (Bachelor's, Master's)
Artistic criteria (Bachelor's, Master's, certificate programme)
- Voice test
- Participation in a guided seminar unit (movement, rhythmic exercises, vocal and instrumental improvisation and composition)
- The audition for the instrument or voice specialisation takes place as an audition on site on the audition date (2nd round) of the respective institute. For details, please refer to the drop-down menu of the respective institute.
Admission requirements for download:
Artistic criteria (bachelor's degree, master's degree, Certificate Programme)
Artistic criteria (Bachelor's, Master's)
Artistic criteria (Bachelor's, Master's)
Artistic criteria (Bachelor's, Masters, Certificate Programme)
Artistic criteria (Bachelor's, Master's)
Artistic criteria (Bachelor's, Master's)
Dates for auditions on site in 2026
| Institute | Date | |
| Early Music and Historical Performance Practice | 18 May | |
| Brass Instruments and Percussion | 18-19 May | |
| Elemental Music Education | Instrumental minors: 18–20 May BA EMP entrance exam: 22 June MA EMP entrance exam: 23 June | |
| Voice and Music Theatre | ||
| Woodwind Instruments | 18-20 May | Saxophone, Flute: 18 May Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon: 19 May Clarinet: 20 May |
| Jazz and Improvised Music | 18-20 May | |
| Composition, Conducting and Computer Music | 18-19 May | Conducting: 18 May Composition: 19 May |
| String Instruments + Styrian Harmonica | 18-20 May | Violin, Violoncello: 18 May Styrian Harmonica, Dulcimer, Harp, Zither, Guitar: 19 May Double Bass, Viola: 20 May |
| Keyboard Instruments | 18-19 May |
Step 3 for BA studies: Theory Exam & Piano Supplementary Subject Exam
Step 3 for PMA studies: Orientation Interviews