FAQs Important information before starting your studies

Basically, achievements from a previous degree programme can be credited if there is congruence in terms of content. Which and how many ECTS credits can be credited may be decided after the acceptance of the study place in discussion with the study coordination.

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Candidates from EU or EFTA countries can enter Switzerland without a visa. Persons from all other countries must apply in person for a national visa «D» at the Swiss embassy or consulate general in their place of residence. Further information on the subject of entry and visa can be found on our website.

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Bitte beachten Sie, dass alle unsere Aufnahmeprüfungen vor Ort stattfinden.

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The semester fees are invoiced after the beginning of the semester. The invoice for the autumn semester will be sent to you by e-mail in October and in March for the spring semester. The invoice will also be available at any time via your MyCampus web portal. You can find more information on tuition fees on our website.

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Financing a course of study can be supported with a scholarship. These are awarded by foundations, funds and institutions, each of which requires different qualities. All information on scholarships and finances can be found on our website. Please address applications and questions directly to the institutions that award scholarships. The Lucerne School of Music does not issue any financial guarantees.

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The programme begins with the official start of the semester in mid-September. The exact dates can be found on our website. As attendance is compulsory, it is not possible to start studying after the beginning of the semester. Extended summer holidays, military service, civilian service or entry difficulties are generally not accepted as reasons for a delayed start of studies.

Please also note the dates of the opening days and the language examination. Both events take place before the start of studies, and the dates will be announced to those concerned in good time. We generally recommend that you keep the week before the official start of the semester free for the opening activities.

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All dates for the coming academic years can be found on our website.

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In Lucerne, affordable rooms and flats are in high demand. So make sure you find accommodation in good time. The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers housing in Lucerne and the surrounding area for students. On our website you will find more information about the offer as well as the contact details of the person to contact.

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