Program requirements:
- 18 Years of Age
- In good standing at your home school
- 3.0 GPA or Better on a 4.0 Scale
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing when program begins - some local university courses may not be available to sophomores
- No German required
- Graduate students and performers are encouraged to apply. Please contact your IES Abroad advisor for more information.
Required application materials:
- IES Abroad Application for Admission
- Authorization and Evaluation. Your on-campus study abroad advisor will instruct you on approval for this program
- Official Transcript. Submit one official transcript for each college/university you have attended since high school
- A personal statement describing the applicant's artistic training, experience and career goals
- A repertoire list (pianists: collaborative repertoire only)
- A YouTube link to audition pieces
- For vocalists:
- Three pieces total
- One audition piece must be in German
- One audition piece must be a Mozart aria
- For pianists:
- Six selections of collaborative piano with voice, preferably including at least one Lied by Schubert
- For vocalists:
- If cumulative GPA is below 3.0, the following additional components are required:
- Professor Recommendation Form or Letter
- Personal Academic Essay. Although there is no length requirement the essay must address GPA, any particular academic challenges faced, and goals for studying abroad in your selected location.