University
Bern Academy of the Arts (HKB), Bern University of Applied Sciences
Department: HKB Music
Hochschule der Künste Bern (HKB)
Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Swiss university of the arts within Bern University of Applied Sciences offering classical music bachelor and master programmes alongside other arts disciplines.
Programs researched: 9. None yet has a verified program-level accreditation record in our data.
Subjects with a verified program link: Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Music Performance.
Programs
Each program is listed with its official award, subject and instrument links, delivery and published tuition. Accreditation, fees, language and entry requirements belong to the program, not to the whole institution.
Other bachelor’s awards
Bachelor of Arts Musik Klassik
Bachelor of Arts Musik KlassikBachelor’sBA / BA (Hons)Music PerformanceComposition (concentration)
On campus6 semestersGerman, FrenchHKB Bern
CHF 850per semester
Bachelor of Arts Music Jazz and Contemporary Music
Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor’sBA / BA (Hons)Jazz StudiesComposition (concentration)
On campus6 semestersGerman, French, EnglishHKB Bern
CHF 850per semester
MM / MMus programs
Master of Music Composition – Creative Practice
Master of Music Composition – Creative PracticeMaster’sMM / MMusComposition
On campus4 semestersGerman, French, EnglishHKB Bern
CHF 850per semester
Other master’s awards
Master of Arts (MA) Music Performance Classical
Master of Arts (MA)Master’sMAMusic Performance
On campus4 semestersGerman, French, EnglishHKB Bern
CHF 850per semester
Master of Arts (MA) Specialized Music Performance Classical
Master of Arts (MA)Master’sMAMusic PerformanceConducting (concentration)
On campus4 semestersGerman, French, EnglishHKB Bern
CHF 850per semester
Master of Arts Music Performance – Jazz and Contemporary Music
Master of Arts Music Performance – Jazz and Contemporary MusicMaster’sMAJazz Studies
On campus4 semestersGerman, French, EnglishHKB Bern
CHF 850per semester
Master of Arts Music Pedagogy – Jazz and Contemporary Music
Master of Arts Music Pedagogy – Jazz and Contemporary MusicMaster’sMAMusic EducationJazz Studies
On campus4 semestersGerman, FrenchHKB Bern
Tuition not published
Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy – Rhythmik und Performance
Master of Arts in Music PedagogyMaster’sMAMusic Education
On campus4 semestersGerman, French, EnglishHKB Bern
Tuition not published
Master of Arts Music Pedagogy – Rhythmik und Tanzvermittlung
Master of Arts (MA)Master’sMAMusic Education
On campus4 semestersGerman, French, EnglishHKB Bern
Tuition not published
Campuses and facilities
Places where teaching actually happens. Practice rooms, recording studios, rehearsal spaces, performance venues and instrument collections are stated per campus, only as published. Nothing is assumed.
HKB Bern
Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Facilities not described on the pages we checked.
Accreditation, validation and recognition
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No recognition records have been verified for this institution yet.
Sources and verification
How this profile was verified
Facts come from the institution’s own pages and from official registers, each with a verbatim quote that is re-checked against the live page. Last checked 25 October 2026. Research methodology.
Sources (checked 25 October 2026)