Bachelor of Music–Nicolini Konservatorium

The Internationale Akademie für Musik Köln (International Academy of Music Cologne) collaborates with the state-recognized Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Nicolini in Piacenza in Italy to offer the Bachelor of Music degree.

  • Degree Offered: Bachelor of Music
  • Subjects Available:
    • Piano
    • Accompaniment
    • Guitar
    • String Instruments (Viola, Violin, Cello, Contrabass)
    • Wind Instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet)
    • Percussion
    • Singing
  • Duration: The Bachelor of Music program spans three academic years.
  • Locations:
    • Courses and concerts are held partly in Cologne and partly in Piacenza, Italy.
    • Examinations primarily take place in Piacenza or are conducted online.
  • Admission Requirements:
    • A recognized high school diploma (matriculation standard)
    • Successful completion of the entrance examination.
    • Language proficiency in either German or English.
  • Application Process:

The entrance examination is offered only for the winter semester (starting on November 1).

Required documents for application include

an application form

    • a copy of your passport
    • a certified copy of a recognized high school diploma (matriculation standard) obtained in Italy (Degrees obtained outside Italy must also include a “Dichiarazione di Valore.”)
    • a passport photo
    • curriculum vitae (CV)
    • examination program
    • a German or English language certificate (B1 level).
    • and a receipt of the application fee 100,- €

Application documents must be submitted by email by September 1 each year.

The entrance examination can be done via video submission or online (via Zoom). Video submissions must be sent by email by September 1 each year. The guidelines for the entrance examination program can be requested from us. Please contact info@iafm-koeln.de for further information.