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On this page, you will find a list of universities and colleges that may be of interest to Tuvan students. If any institution catches your attention, contact us, and we will help you get in touch with that college and provide you with detailed consultation.

Free music colleges are rare, but several institutions worldwide offer free or heavily subsidized tuition, often funded by governments, scholarships, or endowments. Here are some notable examples:

United States

  1. Curtis Institute of Music (Philadelphia, PA)

    • Offers full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students.

    • One of the most prestigious music schools globally, with a highly competitive admission process.

    2. Colburn School (Los Angeles, CA)

    • Provides full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board for all admitted students to its Conservatory of Music.

    • Focuses on classical music and performance.

    3. Bard College Conservatory of Music (Annandale-on-Hudson, NY)

    • Offers scholarships and financial aid, including full tuition for talented students.

Europe

  1. Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler (Berlin, Germany)

    • Publicly funded, with minimal semester fees (administrative costs only).

    • Offers world-class training, particularly in classical music.

    2. Norwegian Academy of Music (Oslo, Norway)

    • Norway's universities are free for most students, including international students, with small semester fees.

  2. Sibelius Academy (Helsinki, Finland)

    • Part of the University of the Arts Helsinki, offering free education for EU/EEA students. Non-EU students pay fees but can apply for scholarships.

South America

  1. Universidad de las Artes (Guayaquil, Ecuador)

    • Provides free education in music and the arts, funded by the Ecuadorian government.

  2. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

    • Offers free music programs as part of its public education system.

Asia

  1. Seoul National University (South Korea)

    • Offers low-cost tuition and substantial scholarships for international students.

  2. National University of Singapore (NUS) – Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

    • Provides full-tuition scholarships for talented students.

Specialized Scholarships

  • Many music schools worldwide, even those with tuition fees, offer full scholarships for exceptional talent. Examples include:

    • Royal Academy of Music (UK)

    • Juilliard School (US)

    • Berklee College of Music (US, with merit-based aid).

If you are interested in applying to any of these programs, let us know, and we can assist with further information and guidance.