Study Programmes

The Institute offers the following courses in English:

  • Non-Degree Study Programme (one year)
    Application deadline: 31 March each year for studies commencing in September.
    The academic year is from September to May.

  • Undergraduate Degree Course: BA in General Music Studies with Kodály Emphasis (three years)
    Application deadline: 15 February for studies commencing in September. 
    The academic year is from September to June.

  • Graduate Course: MA in Kodály Music Pedagogy (two years)
    Application deadline: 15 February for studies commencing in September. 
    The academic year is from September to June.

  • International Kodály Certificate - a comprehensive study and certification programme in Musicianship combined with an optional extra module in Teaching Methodology (Pedagogy) in 6 stages
    Application deadline: 25 April
    The study programme starts with a two-week intensive summer course in Kecskemét, followed by online tutorials throughout the academic year ending in an exam workshop the following summer.

  • International Kodály Seminar
    The Seminar is held every summer, usually during the last two weeks of July.
    The next Kodály Seminar is planned to be held in Kecskemét between 22 July & 2 August 2024.
    Details will be available on the Seminar's website later on.

  • Short Courses
    During the academic year the Institute is often asked to organise special short courses for foreign groups of 5-15 participants. These 3-10 day programmes usually include 4-5 hours of lectures, practical lessons and demonstration classes

  • Online Classes
    As of September 2021, online classes are offered separate from our BA, MA and non-degree programmes. These online classes are available in the form of live remote sessions in three subjects. 

The Institute reserves the right to change or amend any of its programmes, requirements for degrees, tuition, fees, etc. from year to year.