Music and the arts with the State Programme: the 18 institutions on the list

The State Programme isn't only for engineering, IT and economics. The 2026/27 list has a separate culture and arts section featuring some of the world's best-known music, theatre and film schools.

This article is independent information. The official source for the current list is dp.edu.az.

Institutions on the list (2026/27)

USA

• The Juilliard School
• Curtis Institute of Music
• Manhattan School of Music
• New York Film Academy

United Kingdom

• Royal College of Music
• Royal Academy of Music
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• Guildhall School of Music & Drama
• National Film and Television School (NFTS)
• Goldsmiths, University of London

Europe

• Mozarteum University (Salzburg, Austria)
• Teatro alla Scala Academy (Milan, Italy)
• Verdi Conservatory (Milan, Italy)
• Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music (Budapest, Hungary)
• Budapest Circus Arts school (Hungary)
• Norwegian Academy of Music (Oslo)

Other

• Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory
• Tokyo University of the Arts (Japan)

Admission specifics

• The main criterion is an audition or portfolio.
• Most schools first ask for a pre-screening video.
• Competition is very high, with few places.
• Other State Programme conditions (offer letter, language certificate, documents) still apply.

More: Studying music abroad, Portfolio for design and art

Preparation tips

1. Start working on your repertoire or portfolio 1–1.5 years before applying.
2. Read each school's audition requirements separately.
3. Don't delay language preparation — the State Programme requires C1.
4. Plan the State Programme application window and audition results timeline in advance.

Useful articles

• State Programme 2026/27 list

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