Admission FAQs

• What username should I use to log in once my account has been created?

Enter the username you have created and your personal password.

• How do I request a letter of invitation for a visa?

Requests for certificates should be sent by e-mail to : admissions.classique@hemu-cl.ch
Please specify the exact address of the embassy, as well as its e-mail address.

• Language of instruction

The courses are given in French and a minimum level is required.
The recommended level is B2 of the "European Language Portfolio" : portfoliolangues.ch
Fluency in French is a prerequisite for passing certain exams.

For German-speaking candidates admitted to the HEMU Fribourg-Freiburg in the Master's programme in Music Pedagogy, with a major in instrumental or vocal performance, the pedagogical module can be acquired on receipt of a reasoned application to Haute Ecole des Arts à Berne.

Kandidaten deutscher Sprache, welche in den Studiengang Pädagogikmaster, Orientierung Instrumental oder vokal, HEMU Standort Freiburg aufgenommen wurden, haben die Möglichkeit eine begründete Anfrage zu stellen, das Modul der Pädagogik an der Hochschule der Künste Bern zu absolvieren.

• Transcripts and transcripts of marks

Transcripts in French, English, German, Italian and Spanish are accepted.
Translations into French or English are required for other languages.

• How do I pay the registration fee?

The CHF 80.- enrollment fee must be paid by bank transfer to:

BANQUE CANTONALE VAUDOISE
Case Postale 300
1001 Lausanne
Clearing   767

Titulaire du compte :
FOND. HEM VD VS FR ET CL
Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 22
1003 Lausanne

Code IBAN : CH84 0076 7000 H565 5888 5
SWIFT :  BCVLCH2LXXX

Please add a copy of the payment to your file. Please indicate under "Comment to the beneficiary" the name and surname of the candidate.

• What is the annual school fee ?

> Fees and school fees 2025-2026 (FRENCH) (.pdf)

The fee is linked to the admission tests before the jury. If you wish to sit the entrance exam in two different streams/orientations, please refer to the information below to find out whether you have to pay the fee once or twice.

> Candidatures multiples (.pdf)

• Are theory courses compulsory ?

Only the courses in the general music education module are compulsory in the Bachelor's programme. The Bachelor study plans can be consulted at :

> Bachelor instrumental/vocal - Classique
> Bachelor instrumental/vocal - Jazz
> Bachelor creative performer - Musiques Actuelles
> Bachelor musique à l'école

This module is not included in the Master's programme curricula.

• Is financial aid available ?

From the 3^rd semester of studies at the HEMU, financial aid may be granted. Exceptional assistance may be considered during the 1^st year of studies.

• 1 passport size photo (.jpg)
• cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• list of the repertoire worked on during the studies
• programme of the entrance examination
• copy of the certificate of access to higher education (Matura, Abitur, Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife, General Certificate of Education, Kotogakko, etc.).
• Copies of already obtained diplomas of musical studies and transcripts
• copy of a valid identity document (identity card or passport)
• copy of payment of the registration fee of CHF 80 (non-refundable). Please indicate under "Comment to the beneficiary" the name and surname of the candidate
• only for enrolment in a Master degree in instrumental/vocals pedagogy or Bachelor degree in music at the school or Master degree in Music at School:
  • an extract from the criminal record
• only for registration for a Master's degree in instrumental/vocals pedagogy to be sent by e-mail to: admissions.map@hemu-cl.ch :
  • an argument on a general issue related to teaching and learning : essay regarding one general question concerning teaching and musical/vocal pedagogy). (.pdf)
  • curriculum vitae
  • cover letter
• only for registration for a Bachelor or Master'degree in Music at school to be sent to: admissions.musec@)hemu-cl.ch :
  • argumentaire portant sur les deux éléments suivants :
    • Pourquoi voulez-vous être professeur de musique à l'école ?
    • Donnez-nous votre vision de ce que devrait être la musique à l'école.
      (Environ une demi-page de réponse par question à rendre)
  • curriculum vitae
  • lettre de motivation

• 1 passport size photo (.jpg)

• cover letter

• a curriculum vitae

• list of the repertoire worked on during the studies

• copy of the certificate of access to higher education (Matura, Abitur, Zeugnis der allgemeinen

• Hochschulreife, General Certificate of Education, Kotogakko , etc.).

• Copies of already obtained diplomas of musical studies and transcripts

• copy of a valid identity document (identity card or passport)

• copy of payment of the registration fee of CHF 80 (non-refundable)

• only for enrolment in a Master's degree in instrumental/vocals pedagogy or Bachelor's degree in Music at School or Master's degree in Music at School :

  • an extract from the criminal record

• only for registration for a Master's degree in instrumental/vocals pedagogy to be sent by e-mail to: admissions.map@hemu-cl.ch :

  • an argument on a general issue related to teaching and learning (see website)

  • curriculum vitae

  • cover letter

• only for registration for a Bachelor or Master'degree in Music at school to be sent to: admissions.musec@hemu-cl.ch :
  • argumentaire portant sur les deux éléments suivants :
    • Pourquoi voulez-vous être professeur de musique à l'école ?
    • Donnez-nous votre vision de ce que devrait être la musique à l'école.
      (Environ une demi-page de réponse par question à rendre)
  • curriculum vitae
  • lettre de motivation