Category: Admissions
Consultations for applicants for doctoral studies in music and dramatic art with regard to the preparation of research projects will be held on:
15 April
12.00 Zoom (in English)
17.30 A-202 at EAMT (in Estonian and English)
18 April
15.00–16.00 A-202 at EAMT (in Estonian and English)
25 April
14.00 Zoom (in English)
We ask participants to register no later than 17:00 the day before the consultation by calling 6675 709 or by e-mail at: margit.vosa@eamt.ee.
In a bid to attract exceptional talent, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) has unveiled a remarkable opportunity for prospective students enrolling in the Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM) course. EAMT is pleased to announce the availability of eight partial tuition fee waivers, aiming to ease the financial journey of aspiring students.
These scholarships are structured into two tiers: four scholarships that generously provide a 50% reduction on the full tuition fee and an additional four that offer a 25% reduction. The direct application of these scholarships serves to alleviate the financial burden on students, with the reduction (25% or 50%) subtracted from the total tuition fee for the academic year.
For example, EU applicants with a full tuition fee of €7000 will witness a reduced fee of €5250 with a 25% scholarship and a further decrease to €3500 with a 50% scholarship per academic year. Similarly, non-EU applicants with a full tuition fee of €13000 will experience reductions to €9750 and €6500, respectively.
The allocation of these scholarships for the first academic year is contingent upon audition outcomes, with four candidates set to receive a 50% discount and another four benefiting from a 25% discount. Each scholarship remains valid for one academic year.
In the subsequent academic year, all CPPM students will have the opportunity to vie for eight similar scholarships based on academic performance, artistic dedication, and overall course contribution, as determined by the CPPM course committee.
Additionally, EAMT extends its support to CPPM students by offering a result-based scholarship. The student with the highest academic performance each term is awarded 100 euros per month, a recognition of their dedication and excellence. This scholarship is granted at the beginning of each term, acknowledging academic achievements from the preceding term.
Prospective candidates and current students eager to explore these scholarship opportunities can find comprehensive details on CPPM Course Detail page.
These upcoming sessions aim to provide prospective applicants interested in the MA in Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM) with the opportunity to connect with the course teaching team. It enables you to inquire about the application and audition procedures and gain insights into the specifics of the course. Former and current CPPM students will also attend, offering valuable perspectives on their experience with the programme.
Applicants have the option to attend one of the following sessions:
- 3rd April at 10:00 (GMT +3 Tallinn time)
- 15th May at 19:00 (GMT +3 Tallinn time)
- 25th June at 15:00 (GMT +3 Tallinn time)
Each session is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
To participate, please register for your preferred session(s) using the provided link. As the selected session approaches, participants will receive a Zoom link via email to join.
For any inquiries leading up to the sessions, you are encouraged to reach out via email at info_cppm@eamt.ee
Please note that the course application deadline is 1st July 2024.
Today, on the 1st of March, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) has commenced accepting applications for its MA in Contemporary Physical Performance Making programme (CPPM). Applications are welcome until the 1st of July 2024. In 2024, the course admits 16–18 students and the studies will commence on the 20th of January 2025, with studies spanning two years.
“We’re admitting students for the third time and remain committed to finding the most talented and diverse performance artists worldwide to come to Estonia for studies – all to curate an exceptional course enriching the Estonian performing arts landscape,” stated Jüri Nael, the leading professor of contemporary performance at EMTA.
“In 2024, we aim to bring auditions closer to you, ensuring that everyone can attend without the need to travel to the other side of the world. That’s why we’re offering global face-to-face and online auditions this year. While face-to-face auditions are preferred, as they allow us to meet and spend some time together in the studio, we accept online auditions as an equally valid alternative. We hope this ensures greater flexibility and accessibility for applicants, regardless of their location”, added Nael.
Face-to-face auditions take place in Seoul (South Korea), Melbourne (Australia), Sao Paolo (Brazil), New York (United States), London (UK) and Tallinn (Estonia). In addition, we offer three online auditions that take place in different time zones: Asia (GMT+10), the Americas (GMT-7), and Europe (GMT+1).
CPPM programme is founded on the belief that encounters with inspiring artists and the opportunity to closely and honestly experience their creative process are the primary catalysts for the development of young performance artists. The coursework is delivered through intensive masterclasses by internationally acclaimed directors, choreographers, performers, and troupes from around the globe. Recent guest artists include Olivier de Sagazan (FRA), Hannes Langolf (DV8 Physical Theatre), Eddie Martinez (Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bauch), Rob Hayden (Ultima Vez), Guillermo Gomez-Pena (La Pochanostra), Grzegorz Bral (Song of the Goat), Amit Lahav (Gecko), Marilena Dara (Jasmin Vardimon Company), Kim Collier (Electric Company Theatre), Young Boy Dancing Group and many others.
Instruction is conducted in English.
To qualify for the program, candidates should hold an undergraduate degree, ideally in a field related to performing arts such as theatre, acting, dance, choreography, circus, performance art or performance making. Nonetheless, applicants with degrees in other areas may also be eligible if they can present a significant portfolio highlighting their prior artistic practice and experience. While candidates with several years of professional experience in the performing arts are preferred, this is not a mandatory criterion for application.
Established in 2019, CPPM saw its first cohort graduate in the spring of 2021, comprising 12 students from 8 countries. The second cohort, with 14 students from 11 countries, is set to graduate this spring as part of the international contemporary performance festival, CPPM MANIFESTAL’24, running from March 12th to June 17th, featuring 14 new productions totalling over 60 performances.
All information about the course, including entry requirements, can be found on the CPPM website at www.mastersincppm.com
The website offers abundant visual and video material regarding past CPPM projects and activities.
We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for our esteemed MA in Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM) program, starting March 1, 2024.
Key Dates:
- Application Opening: March 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2024
- Auditions: August to October 2024 (Globally and Online)
- Studies commence in February 2025.
“MA in Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM) is a ground-breaking course that takes postgraduate education out of the classroom and puts practical experience with world-leading makers of performance at the heart of the learning process. Students will work alongside some of the most exciting directors, choreographers, performance makers, artists and companies across the world to further their own artistic practice through active collaboration, devising and performance”, said CPPM Course Leader professor Jüri Nael.
CPPM alumni Seren Oroszvary adds that “CPPM inverted and rearranged my perspective of myself, of people, of performance, theatre and what it is to be an artist. It has shaped my identity in an organic, unique way. I don’t feel the halo of an institution above me but rather my own master of my journey and artistic practice. The course has also helped me to recognise and embrace the power of being a multimodal artist and a flexible creator in the current social, political and ecological climate.”
As a CPPM student, you’ll be part of a diverse, international community, experiencing a dynamic learning environment that fosters experimentation, collaboration, and high artistic standards. This program is a journey of transformation and self-discovery, demanding physical and mental endurance, creativity, and a readiness to be transformed through the creative process.
More detailed information about the application process, entry criteria, tuition fees, and the comprehensive list of guest artists for 2025-2027 will be published on CPPM admission page on March 1, 2024.
The new academic year of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre begins on 28 August.
10:00 opening meeting of the academic year for the academy faculty and staff will be held at the Great Hall.
12:00 opening ceremony for new students at the Great Hall, followed by introductory meetings (information about the start time and room will be sent by the head of studies).
In addition, we are inviting all our first-year students to take part in the orientation week, which will take place from 28 August to 1 September. International students’ guideline can be found here.
The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre is announcing additional admission for a small number of study places for the academic year 2023‒2024 in the following curricula:
- Choral conducting (Bachelor’s Studies, Master’s Studies)
- Woodwind and brass (Bachelor’s Studies, Master’s Studies)
- Keyboard (Bachelor’s Studies, Master’s Studies)
- Early Music (Master’s Studies)
- Contemporary improvisation (Master’s Studies)
Applications and other documents must be submitted by 20 August via e-mail to: vastuvott@eamt.ee.
Application form is here.
Entrance examinations will take place from 21 to 25 August.
The Baltic Management Development Association (BMDA) announced its annual awards on innovation and development and management on the 27th of April at the annual conference in Riga, Latvia. The International and recently reformed Cultural Management MA joint programme was awarded for broadening the scope of business education.
The joint programme of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and the Estonian Business School represents a unique combination of business and management studies with artistic context and creativity. The MA programme (established in 2002) provides high-quality academic education which is based on practical challenge-based learning. The curriculum has been re-designed to be an innovative outline of double-diamond logic with arts and management aspects integrated into intensive and online learning sessions. The learning programme is designed to support the development of creative leaders with competencies for the future needs of cultural and creative industries. The programme provides individual mentorship, international scope of knowledge and a wide variety of scientific and practical competencies for arts management and cultural leaders. The students attend classes in both universities and benefit from the top teachers and experts of Estonia and abroad. The studies among music and business students provide a unique, fruitful and inspirational environment for future leaders, decision-makers, administrators and researchers of arts and cultural management.
BMDA Baltic Management Development Association was established in 2002 to induce the quality of management development in the Baltic region and beyond through promoting research, offering educational services and networking opportunities for management development institutions and business enterprises. BMDA currently unites 70 members from 27 countries. EBS is one of the active members of BMDA, with Anto Liivat, the head of Bachelor studies, as a board member of the association.
The admission to the freshly awarded Cultural Management programme takes place every second year – the admission period for international candidates ends on the 15th of May 2023 and for Estonian local candidates on the 26th of June. The the programme welcomes arts and cultural management practitioners or enthusiasts who are willing to make the leap forward in their professionalisation, and build their skillset and network while acquiring a MA degree from both universities at the same time.
More info: https://eamt.ee/en/departments/musicology/cultural-management/
Since the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre has been actively involved in helping students who are citizens of Ukraine and has offered study opportunities to war refugees arriving from Ukraine. Currently, 15 Ukrainians are studying at the academy.
Ukrainian students are invited to start or continue their studies at EAMT in the following academic year as well. According to the decision of the EAMT Senate, the tuition fee of Ukrainian students for English-language study programs is equal to the tuition fee of citizens of European Union countries. Studying in Estonian-language curricula is free. EAMT also offers language learning opportunities to all foreign students.
Additional information:
Tiina Uibo
International Students Advisor
tiina.uibo@eamt.ee
+372 6675 722
Psychological assistance:
Elina Kivinukk
EAMT psychologist
elina.kivinukk@eamt.ee
Additional information: https://kriis.ee/en/security-situation-europe/ukrainian-war-refugees
EAMT charity concerts in support of Ukraine
On 6 March 2022, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre organized a charity concert in support of Ukraine. The concert can be watched here.
On 14 and 16 March 2023 two charity concerts dedicated to Ukraine took place in the Great Hall of EAMT, more information here.
The podcast is intended for cultural management practitioners as well as other people interested in culture. “KultuuriReflektor” is an initiative of the master’s program of cultural management of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. The 18 episodes of the first season reached listeners in the first half of 2021.
In the second season of the podcast, Master’s students of cultural management raise important questions related to their field of research and invite guests to a discussion. Each episode features an expert and practitioner as a reflection partner, with whom we can find new solutions to the problems we face every day professionally as practitioners and researchers. The episodes are either in Estonian or English, depending on the topic.
The opening episode of the second season (in English) focuses on the future of modern technologies in the cultural sector. Guest speaker Sten-Kristian Saluveer (founder of innovation and venture capital studio Storytek) discusses the current state of modern technologies in the cultural sector, their advantages, disadvantages and future prospects. The corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine have significantly affected all areas of life in Europe, not only in terms of funding for the cultural sector, but also in terms of new technologies, which have become inevitable. Modern technologies are one of the areas that have influenced us the most, as three years ago no one could even imagine the extent to which remote work and education opportunities will develop. With these drastic changes, it is important to follow current events, to be aware of how they affect the cultural sector and how to make this impact as positive and beneficial as possible. The host of this episode is Asta Nykoniuk, EMTA master’s student of cultural management (2021– 2023) from Ukraine.
Listen to the podcast here.
