Important information about master’s programs
* This information does not apply to the university master’s programs: Master’s in Early Music Performance and Master’s in Music as an Interdisciplinary Art.
Equivalence of Degrees
The Master’s in Artistic Education and the University Master’s Degree are fully equivalent. The only difference is the type of institution that offers them: university master’s programs are provided by universities, while master’s programs in artistic education are offered by Higher Artistic Education Centers/Schools.
Fees, Payments, and Scholarships
Check each master’s program webpage for details.
By default, tuition is paid in four installments each academic year. If you prefer to pay in a single installment, please contact the master’s program offices.
Check the Scholarships and Financial Aid section on Esmuc’s website and the specific sections for each master’s program.
Minimum 24 ECTS (for 60 ECTS master’s programs).
For full details on enrollment policies, check the following link.
Yes. If planned in advance, the TFM will not be enrolled initially and will be postponed to the next academic year.
If the TFM has already been enrolled but the student decides during the year to postpone it, a formal request for cancellation must be submitted
To enroll in the TFM, all other master’s program credits must be completed.
Graduates who obtained the Matrícula de Honor distinction in one or more subjects during the fourth year of a Bachelor’s Degree or in an official Master’s program at Esmuc—within the academic year prior to their new enrollment at Esmuc—can request a tuition fee waiver for an equivalent number of credits. This waiver applies only to credits enrolled for the first time and during the immediately following academic year.
A maximum of 15% of ECTS credits from previous master’s programs may be recognized (9 ECTS for 60-credit master’s programs and 18 ECTS for 120-credit master’s programs).
Recognized ECTS credits are subject to a fee of 25% of the regular tuition per credit.
To apply for credit recognition, students must submit a request to the academic office specifying the subjects for which recognition is requested and attach the corresponding course syllabi.
Note: ECTS credits from TFM (Master’s Thesis) completed in other programs cannot be recognized.
Schedules and Academic Calendar
Check with the master’s program coordinators for specific schedules.
It depends on the type of program. Fully in-person programs require on-site attendance. Fully online programs do not require in-person attendance. Hybrid programs specify which classes are online and which are in person in the official schedule.
Yes, students must attend at least 80% of classes to be eligible for evaluation.
Each master’s program follows its own academic calendar, so semester breaks may vary.
Check the academic calendar for submission deadlines.
School Facilities and Services
Yes, students can book classrooms through the ASIMUT platform, up to 96 hours in advance.
Check the Classroom Booking Guide for Students
Students may use classroom pianos (except those reserved for pianists). If an additional instrument is needed, availability can be checked at the Instrument Park.
Yes, all students have access to the lending service. The library is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Students can borrow up to six items for 15 days, with the option to renew.
For more information, visit: https://www.esmuc.cat/serveis/biblioteca-crai/faqs/
For additional student services (lockers, printing, etc.), visit: https://www.esmuc.cat/serveis/altres-serveis/serveis-a-estudiants/
Yes, with the professor’s consent and if the classroom has available space.
The ESMUC student card is an official student ID. It grants access to discounts and benefits offered to university students, such as reduced admission to museums, performances, and concerts.