Course of the Studies

This system of study credits has been developed within the European Union to facilitate the comparison and interchangeability of study programs from institutions of higher education. One credit equals 25 to 30 study hours, thus the importance of a subject is reflected in the number of points it isawarded. 60 credits, or between 1500 and 1800 study hours, is required each year. This includes lessons, classes, individual practice and study.

Students wishing to follow one course, or a combination of courses not specified in the curriculum may make a separate contract with the school. These students will receive a certificate (not a diploma) stating the level of study and examination results.

Full-time students sign up for all yearly educational and study activities, minus exemptions, with a minimum of 30 credits each year. Part-time students sign up for half of all yearly educational and study activities, minus exemptions.

Exemptions must be applied for at the secretarial office with in two weeks after signing up. Notarized copies of evidence should be included. Application forms which are handed in late will not be attended to.

The Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music is part of an international network of music conservatories in Europe. Students can spend part of their academic programme (from 3 months up to 1 year) at a foreign conservatory or university. The study period abroad will be integrated into the curriculum at the Brussels conservatory without delaying graduation.

Supervisor of International Contacts: Mr. Jan D'Haene

Every academic year extra seminars will complete the extensive number of available courses. These seminars highlight interesting subjects such as instrument building, acoustics, historical music, contemporary music, etc. The lectures are given by renowned visiting professors from Belgium and abroad. In some training programmes these seminars can count towards the obligatory credits.