Music

London is a popular location among international students looking to pursue music studies from abroad. The primary reason is the sheer volume of quality education institutes the city is blessed with.

London houses the below mentioned music schools:

·      London College of Music

·      Royal College of Music

·      Royal Academy of Music

·      London College of Contemporary Music

Apart from these there are several other institutions like Trinity College that offer world class music courses as part of respective academic curriculum.

The city of London is home to a number of internationally acknowledged venues & record labels like Wembley Stadium, The O2 arena & Alexandra Palace. Most of the city's neighbourhoods feature nightclubs, record stores, & jazz clubs.

Concerts are common in these regions with the likes of Madonna, Amy Winehouse & Ed Sheeran having performed in London in the past.

Europe is home to numerous prestigious music schools renowned for their exceptional programs and esteemed alumni. Here are some of the top institutions:

1. Royal College of Music, London
2. Royal Academy of Music, London
3. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS)
4. Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP), France
5. University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW), Austria

Determining the single best music school in the world is subjective and depends on various factors, including specific musical disciplines and personal preferences. However, several institutions are consistently recognised for their excellence in music education:

• Royal College of Music (London, UK): Ranked first in the QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts in 2024.

• Royal Academy of Music (London, UK): Ranked second in the QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts in 2024.

• The Juilliard School (New York City, USA): Consistently ranked among the top performing arts schools globally.

Yes, you can take admission in BA music on the basis of ECE (Polytechnics) Diploma but you should have some knowledge about Music. 

To pursue a BA in Mirundangam or any other graduation course related to music, you must have passed your 12th standard from a known board. Some institutions might ask for a music or arts background. Most universities and music schools have entrance exams to test your musical skills, like Banaras Hindu University (BHU) or University of Delhi (DU), which might have their own music-specific entrance exams. Once you have qualified for the exam, you can then apply to the respective colleges that provide the course. An audition or interview may also be necessary as part of the selection process in some colleges.

Applicants to the B.A. (Hons.) in Music course offered by Nistarini Women's College, Purulia, are required to have passed higher secondary (10+2) in a recognized board with at least an aggregate mark of 50%. Applicants are further required to have had Music as one of the subjects for the higher secondary schooling. For the best and latest information, it is recommended to visit the official website of Nistarini Women's College or call their admissions office. 

Benefits of BA Scholarship Tata Trusts Scholarships: The candidates can avail a minimum scholarship amount of INR 20,000 under Tata Trusts Scholarship for pursuing BA program. However, the scholarship amount can go up to INR 1,00,000 under different schemes offered by Tata Trusts. 

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