Top 10 Music Conservatories in South Korea

The top ten music academies in South Korea are introduced as follows:

1, Seoul National University

Since its establishment in 1945, the Seoul National University School of Music has cultivated outstanding musical talents who have emerged in the Korean music industry and even on the world stage, and has developed into a veritable top music education institution in South Korea.

The Department of Vocal Music was established when Seoul National University was founded in 1946. Although it has experienced drastic political and economic changes, the vocal music major of Seoul National University has laid a solid foundation for the art world through continuous academic research and artistic improvement.

2. Yonsei University

The Yonsei University School of Music has four majors: church music, composition, instrumental music, and vocal music. The college encourages students to actively participate in various performances to enrich their experience.

It advocates the combination of theory and practice, and the combination of national music and Western music. This is a place full of talents, and Korean singer Choi Hyun-woo is one of them. He won first place 13 times in the Italian vocal competition Tchaikovsky International Vocal Competition.

3. Central University

In order to achieve the image and goals of a prestigious school loved by everyone, the Department of Music of Chung-Ang University aims to educate the best musicians who can fully demonstrate their talents on a broader stage in the era of globalization. Central University adheres to the educational philosophy of "righteousness and truth". Through the academic exploration spirit of Central University students, they pursue truth, actively participate in public welfare activities, and promote social justice.

4. Kyung Hee University

Kyung Hee University School of Music started as the Department of Physical Education in 1955 and was upgraded to the School of Music in 1960. Facing the 70th anniversary of the founding of the school, Kyung Hee University School of Music is not satisfied with the status quo. Instead, with the joint efforts of outstanding professors, lecturers, graduates and current students, it has made a leap into a world-class music school.

Kyung Hee University School of Music strengthens practical education and theoretical education through courses that maximize the characteristics of composition, vocal music, and instrumental music, and cultivates musicians and music leaders active in various fields in the domestic and foreign music circles.

5. Ewha Womans University

In 1925, Ewha Womans University established Korea's first music department. The department evolved into the Conservatory of Music of the Art Institute of Music in 1960 and is now the School of Music.

For decades, the Academy has played a central role in the field of music, making important contributions in various fields, including Western and traditional music education. The college offers six majors: keyboard instruments, organ, orchestral instruments, voice, composition and dance.

6. Hanyang University

Hanyang University Conservatory of Music has trained many outstanding Korean singers and opera performing artists. The current teaching staff of the college is even stronger. A group of local singers who are well-known in the country and the world are now serving as professors or distinguished professors in the school, and they are dedicated to cultivating young vocal talents.

7. Dankook University

Dankook University's popular music major ranks 1 in South Korea, and many Korean musicians are from this school. The Department of Music at Dankook University aims to explore and enhance each student's musical talent, cultivate professional music talents with both knowledge and skills, and regularly holds on-campus concerts to enhance students' ability to control music.

8. Keimyung University

The educational goal of Keimyung University School of Music and Performing Arts is to cultivate professional performers and performing artists who can create excellent artistic culture.

The academy relies on a rigorous educational program and Korea's most advanced multimedia studio equipped with the latest technology and equipment such as LCD projection studio, performance practice room, music technology room, editing room, computerized MIDI studio, recording work Rooms and audition rooms, etc.

9. Sejong University

Sejong University's School of Arts and Sports consists of the Department of Fine Arts, Department of Industrial Design, Department of Fashion Design, Department of Music, Department of Physical Education, Department of Dance, Department of Cartoon and Animation, and Department of Film Art. The Music Department requires students not only to study music theory but also to develop their practical musical literacy.

10, Korea University of Arts

Since its establishment, the Music School of Korea University of the Arts has been on par with world-famous music education institutions such as Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, and Conservatoire Supérieure de Musique de Paris in selecting a small number of artistic elites with the goal of cultivating world-class musicians. The purpose is to implement high-intensity and high-level teaching courses.

As soon as students enter the school, one-on-one education courses are provided to students to discover their unique artistic characteristics. Under the guidance of master teachers, we help students transcend general techniques, awaken their inner musical soul, and enable students to reach world-class levels.