Admission-related FAQs

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

Enter the username you have created and your personal password.

• How do I request a visa invitation letter?

Requests for letters of invitation should be sent by e-mail to : admissions.classique@hemu-cl.ch
Please specify the exact address of the embassy and its e-mail address.

• Language of instruction

The courses are held 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 of Music Pedagogy with a major in instrumental or vocal performance, the pedagogy module can be acquired upon receipt of a reasoned request to the Bern University of Applied Science / Bern Academy of the Arts.

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 Berner Fachhochschule / Hochscule der Künste Bern zu absolvieren.

• Transcripts and transcript of grades

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 registration fee of CHF 80 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 attach a copy of the payment to your file. Please include the candidate's first and last name in the "Comment to Beneficiary" section.

• How much is the annual school fee ?

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

The fee is linked to the entrance examination. If you wish to sit the entrance examination for two different tracks, please check the information below to see if you have to pay the fee once or twice.

> Multiple simultaneous applications (.pdf)

• Are theory courses compulsory ?

Only the courses of the general music education module are compulsory for the Bachelor's degree. The Bachelor study plans can be consulted under

> Bachelor instrumental/vocal - Classical music
> 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 support available ?

Financial assistance is available from the third semester of study at the HEMU. Exceptional assistance may be considered during the first year of study to cover part of the tuition fees.

• 1 passport size photo (.jpg)
• Covering letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of the repertoire you have worked on during your studies
• Programme of the entrance examination
• A copy of the certificate of access to higher education (Matura, Abitur, Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife, General Certificate of Education, Kotogakko, etc.).
• Copies of music diplomas and transcripts already obtained
• Copy of a valid identification documen (identity card or passport)
• Copy of payment of the registration fee of CHF 80 (non-refundable). Please indicate under the name and surname of the candidate in the "Comments to the beneficiary" section.
• Only for enrolment in a Master's degree in instrumental/vocal 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 enrolment to the Master's degree in instrumental/vocal pedagogy, to be sent by e-mail to: admissions.map@hemu-cl.ch :
  • an argumentation on a general issue related to teaching and learning: essay on a general issue related to teaching and musical/vocal pedagogy). (.pdf)
  • curriculum vitae
  • covering letter
• only for admission to a Bachelor's or Master' in Music at school, to be sent to: admissions.musec@)hemu-cl.ch :
  • Argumentaire portant sur les deux éléments suivants :
    1. Pourquoi voulez-vous être professeur de musique à l'école ?
    2. 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)

• A covering letter

• A curriculum vitae

• A list of the repertoire you have worked on during your studies

• A copy of the certificate of access to higher education (Matura, Abitur, Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife, General Certificate of Education, Kotogakko , etc.).

• Copies of music diplomas and transcripts already obtained

• Copy of a valid identification 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/vocal 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/vocal pedagogy, to be sent by e-mail to: admissions.map@hemu-cl.ch :

  • an argumentation on a general topic related to teaching and learning (see website)

  • curriculum vitae

  • covering letter

• Only for registration for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music at school to be sent to: admissions.musec@hemu-cl.ch :
  • argumentaire portant sur les deux éléments suivants :
    1. Pourquoi voulez-vous être professeur de musique à l'école ?
    2. 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