In music

Admission Requirements

The competition is open to candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Be a maximum age of 30 years old on December 31 in the year of registration
• Hold the DEM or DNOP , or be registered in the 2^nd or 3^rd year in the Preparatory Class for Higher Studies (CPES) in Music
• Hold a high-school diploma or a diploma recognised as equivalent.

In addition to the above conditions, foreign applicants must provide:

• proof of foreign diplomas translated into French,
• certificate of equivalency of the foreign diploma corresponding to the high-school diploma or degree as set out by the body ENIC NARIC,
• valid visa or residence card,
• French language level certificate (TCF B2, TEF, DELF B2 or DALF C1).

Entrance examination

Candidates who wish to enter initial training leading to a diploma or continuing training leading to a diploma must take all of the examinations. Absence from any of the examinations is grounds for elimination. As the terms and conditions of each of the examinations are subject to change, candidates are required to take note of the specificities of the current year’s examinations, which will be published each year on the isdaT website.

However, the general terms and conditions of these examinations are as follows:

Oral examinations

• Instrumental skills: instrumental interpretation (the terms and conditions of the examinations may differ depending on the disciplines, fields and options chosen by the candidates, who should refer to the documents available on the website for further information).
• Communication skills, general knowledge and motivations: individual interview with the jury.

Registration and tuition fees

The registration fee for the entrance examination is 54 euros or 36 euros in the event of re-registration. The tuition fees for initial training are 220 euros for the year 2021-2022 (+ the cost of registration at the University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès).

More information on scholarships, grants and insurance.

• From January 5 to February 15, 2023 : online pre-registration
• 2^nd half of April 2023 : entrance examination / competitive examination
• Beginning of May 2023 : results.

Admission Requirements

The competition is open to candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Be a maximum age of 30 years old on December 31 in the year of registration
• Hold the DEM or DNOP , or be registered in the 2^nd or 3^rd year in the Preparatory Class for Higher Studies (CPES) in Music
• Hold a high-school diploma or a diploma recognised as equivalent.

In accordance with article 4 of the decree of February 1 , 2008, candidates who do not meet the conditions set out above may request exemption from the director of the establishment. There is no age limit.

In addition to the above conditions, foreign applicants must provide:

• proof of foreign diplomas translated into French,
• certificate of equivalency of the foreign diploma corresponding to the high-school diploma or degree as set out by the body ENIC NARIC,
• valid visa or residence card,
• French language level certificate (TCF B2, TEF, DELF B2 or DALF C1).

Entrance examination

The entrance examination includes oral tests (instrumental or vocal), an interview and a written test for the contemporary music course. The order of these tests may vary from year to year. Absence from any of the examinations is grounds for elimination. The candidates who have obtained the best results in all of the tests are admitted to training, depending on the number of places available for enrolment each year.

Classical music oral examinations

• Performance of an instrumental or vocal program of approximately 20 minutes, chosen from a list prescribed by the subject area, which can be sent to candidates on request or viewed on the website;
• Depending on the instrument, a sight reading of a short prescribed piece, including preparation – without instrument – of a duration comparable to that of the piece.

Contemporary music oral examinations

• An eclectic and contrasting program lasting 20 minutes, which will enable the jury to appreciate the technical and instrumental qualities, as well as the investment in interpretation. The candidate presents himself / herself in a group for this program. At the same time, he / she will perform solo a piece of their choice, or an improvisation lasting 3 to 5 minutes.
• Sight-reading test: candidates are given 10 minutes of isolated preparation time for a piece which is to be performed solo.

Interview

• For all the instrumental and vocal disciplines, with the exception of contemporary music: an interview with the jury on musical culture and the motivations of the candidate, lasting approximately 10 minutes. The jury will take into account all elements possible to judge the validity and the coherence of the professional project, the availability of the candidate to follow the entire training, as well as his / her motivation to follow a course combining higher music education and university education;
• For contemporary music: an interview lasting approximately 10 minutes. The following points will be addressed: self-assessment by the candidate of his / her instrumental or vocal test, if previous, knowledge of the professional world of contemporary music, personal artistic project and general knowledge.

Registration and tuition fees

The registration fee for the entrance examination is 54 euros or 36 euros in the event of re-registration. The tuition fees for initial training are 280 euros for the year 2021-2022 (+ the cost of registration at the University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès).

More information on scholarships, grants and insurance.

• From January 5 to February 15, 2022 : online pre-registration
• 2^nd half of April 2023 : entrance examination / competitive examination
• Beginning of May 2023 : results.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the competitive examination must have an excellent academic record and hold a Master in Organ or the following two diplomas:

• DNSPM (or equivalent)
• Degree

Candidates who do not meet the conditions set out above can request exemption from the director of the establishment. There is no age limit.

In addition to the above conditions, foreign applicants must provide:

• supporting documents for foreign diplomas,
• certificate of equivalency of the foreign diploma corresponding to the high-school diploma or degree as set out by the body ENIC NARIC
• valid visa or residence card,
• French language level certificate (TCF B2, TEF, DELF B2 or DALF C1).

Foreign candidates must meet the specific admission requirements to the University (for more information, refer to the Toulouse – Jean Jaurès University website).

Entrance examination

The entrance examination includes an interview and instrumental tests. Absence from any of the examinations is grounds for elimination. Depending on the number of places available each year for enrolment, the candidates who have obtained the best results in the two tests are admitted to training.

Registration and tuition fees

The registration fee for the entrance examination is 52 euros, or 35 euros in the event of re-registration. The tuition fees for initial training are 565 euros for the year 2021-2022.

More information on scholarships, grants and insurance.

For the University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
Please refer to the admission requirements available on the UT2J website.

• April 2023 : Registration
• June 2023 : Entrance examination.