Name and address

 
THE GRAZYNA AND KIEJSTUT BACEWICZ UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC IN LODZ
32 Gdańska Street, 90-716 Łódź

General information about the University

 
The Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz is a state art academy.

The University consists of four faculties:
• FACULTY I
  Faculty of Creativity, Interpretation, Music Education and Production
• FACULTY II
  Faculty of Instrumental Performance
• FACULTY III
  Faculty of Performing Arts
• FACULTY IV
  Faculty of Jazz and Popular Music

The University employs highly qualified specialists, educating future artists, musicians, composers, vocalists, instrumentalists, theoreticians, pedagogues, and music teachers. The individual, group or collective classes cover not only major subjects in the particular speciality, but also general ones such as philosophy, culture sociology, history of art and foreign language courses.
Individual courses for the physically handicapped are available.

Academic year schedule

 
Academic year is divided into two semesters, each of which lasts fifteen weeks, counting off the breaks for Christmas, Easter and bank holidays. The winter semester starts on 1st October and finishes with the end-of-term exams at the turn of January and February. The semester break lasts one week. The summer semester starts in the mid- February, and the end-of-term exams are held in the first decade of June. The Winter Make-up Examinations can be taken until the end of February, and the Summer Make-up Examinations from the middle to the end of September.

The detailed Schedule of classes, exams and breaks is announced by the Rector before the inauguration of each academic year.

FORMS AND FIELDS OF STUDIES

 
The Grażyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz is an important entity of academic and artistic world in Łódź and the whole region. It is a credible and experienced institution, famous for its substantial level of education and openness to all forms of development and promotion of classical, popular or film music.
The outcome of educational activities of the University are numerous awards and honours for the professors, students and graduates at national and international competitions, whereas the outcome of its artistic and scientific sessions, organized by the chairs of the University, are published materials, such as research publications and CDs. The University of Music in Lodz is a state art university offering comprehensive full-time and part-time studies in a variety of music areas. Study programmes are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Full-time studies

1^st cycle 3-year studies, 2^nd cycle 2-year studies

• FACULTY I
  Faculty of Creativity, Interpretation, Music Education and Production
  specialties: composition, film music composition, theory of music, symphonic and choral conducting, eurhytmics, art education, music education and animation, music therapy, music production, sound engineering, music in media
• FACULTY II
  Faculty of Instrumental Performance
  specialties: piano, organ, harpsichord, string instruments, wind instruments, percussion, early musical instruments, accordion, guitar, harp, sacred music
• FACULTY III
  Faculty of Performing Arts
  specialties: vocal and acting specialisation, musical, choreography and dance techniques, somatics in dance and therapy
• FACULTY IV
  Faculty of Jazz and Popular Music
  specialties: jazz instruments, stage vocal music

Part-time studies

First-Cycle Programmes:
• music therapy
• choreography and dance techniques
• pop and jazz singing
• modern dance

Second-Cycle Programmes:
• choreography
• pop and jazz singing
• somatics in dance and therapy (since 2021/2022)

Non-Degree Post-Diploma Programmes:
• for instrumental or vocal studies
• for conducting of chamber ensembles
• for performance of contemporary music

All courses are taught in Polish language. Some individual classes could be run in foreign languages, however group classes, which are compulsory, are taught in Polish. If you come to complete the whole cycle of studies it is strongly recommended to start the stay in Poland as a preparatory (zero) year with an intensive learning of Polish (one year before starting the studies).

The University offers the highest quality education due to: high rank specialists who teach master classes of instruments, composition, and eurhythmics, choreography and music therapy, experienced teachers who deliver lectures and offer classes on the theory of music. The programme of studies is often enriched with extra master courses, seminars, workshops, or lectures (many of them run by visiting professors from renowned institutions from all over the world).

INFORMATION FOR ERASMUS CANDIDATES

If you want to study within the Erasmus programme at our Academy you should contact the International Relations Office at your institution and accomplish requirements set by your home school.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Application Form and Learning Agreement (ask your Erasmus Coordinator)
• Photo
• CD or DVD recording of your performance
• Artistic CV

INFORMATION FOR OTHER FOREIGN CANDIDATES

 
• Rules of recruitment of foreigners download .pdf file

If you are interested in applying to our Academy as a regular student for the whole cycle of studies, please, send at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. an e-mail including your short presentation as well as contact details so that we could inform you in advance about the nearest admissions.
The qualified candidates should start their stay in Poland with one preparatory (zero) year, including an intensive course of Polish language and a course.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Application for admission
• Final (maturity) certificate of secondary education – legalized by educational authorities in the country of issue or Polish diplomatic office abroad. It should contain a clause confirming that its holder has access to higher education institutions in its own country. In case the certificate does not include such a clause, the authorities of the school issuing the certificate may give a separate note confirming this fact. Please, note that after arrival to Poland you will also have to nostrify this certificate in Kuratorium Oświaty in Łódź (Education office in Łódź).
• A copy of passport.
• Medical certificate confirming the applicant’s physical condition is adequate for studying in a given major.
• Health insurance policy covering full medical and hospital coverage in Poland.
• Four signed photos (passport size 30 x 42 mm, bare-headed, light background).
• Sworn translations of the documents made by a Polish translator in Poland or in a Polish diplomatic office abroad.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Other documents. It may be necessary to present (upon the request of the admission board or the authorities of the University).
• For initial evaluation it is recommended to submit a video recording (preferably DVD quality – Region 2) of at least 30 minutes own performance of works (different styles of classical music). Candidates for composition should submit two scores and a recording of performance of their own composition(s).

• More information can be found on the website click here

FEES

One academic year (including zero year) – approx. from 4000 € up to 6100 € (depending on the chosen major) plus 200 € of an entrance fee for starting each level of education (e.g. zero year, first-cycle studies, second-cycle studies).
The course of Polish language – at least 500 € for one academic year.
NOTE – Our University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in case of changes in the Polish law or due to serious economical aspects.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – by May 31^st

ENTRANCE EXAMS

• Full-time 1^st cycle studies: the end of June
• Full-time 2^nd cycle studies: June/July
• Part-time 1^st cycle studies: the end of June and the middle of September
• PhD studies: June and  September

Main academic regulations

 
• The G. and K. Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz Charter
• The G. and K. Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz Recruitment Regulations
• The G. and K. Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz Studies Regulations
• The G. and K. Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz Postgraduate Studies Regulations
• The G. and K. Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz Doctoral Studies Regulations
• The G. and K. Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz Financial Aid Regulations

Academic ECTS Coordinator

• Vice Rector for Scholarly and Didactic Affairs – Prof. Agata Jarecka, DA Hab.
  e-mail:
  tel. +48 42 662 16 67

Faculties coordinators

• Faculty I - Creativity, Interpretation, Music Education and Production
  Dean – Prof. AM Marcin Wolniewski, DA Hab.
• Faculty II - Instrumental Performance
  Dean – Wojciech Kubica, DA Hab.
• Faculty III - Performing Arts
  Dean – Prof. Beata Zawadzka-Kłos, DA Hab.
• Faculty IV - Jazz and Popular Music
  Dean – Prof. AM Adam Manijak, DA Hab.

1^st cycle studies

2^nd cycle studies