General Information
The history of the Academy dates back to 1948, and its years of existence have been marked by continuous development: from the ideas of Wrocław's pioneers, who, while rebuilding the city from ruins, instilled artistic life and and music education in the city, to the modest but beautiful premises on the outskirts of the city at that time, where they began working with the first cohort of future music students, to today's modern academic centre operating on a magnificent campus in the heart of the city.
Currently, nearly 700 students and doctoral candidates are studying at the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław, developing their talents and passions in first- and second-cycle studies and in the Doctoral School, in almost all musical specialisations, within seven fields of study and in over thirty areas.
We are constantly working to ensure that our students and doctoral students are educated in the best possible conditions and at the highest level. In 2026, by decision of the Minister of Science and Higher Education in Poland, the Academy has once again been awarded the highest category - A+ - in the evaluation of research quality within the discipline of musical arts. All our study programmes have received positive assessments from the Polish Accreditation Committee.
We also focus on internationalisation by systematically expanding our network of international contacts, giving students the opportunity to meet outstanding artists and scientists from around the world, as well as to complete part of their studies at our partner institutions. In 2020, our Academy obtained the International Institutional Accreditation Certificate awarded by the Board of the MusiQuE – Music Quality Enhancement. This achievement is all the more gratifying as the Wrocław Academy of Music is the first and, so far, the only music HEI Poland to be awarded this prestigious certificate.
Every year, our Academy organises over 400 artistic and scientific events, including international and national festivals, symphony concerts, chamber concerts, instrumental and vocal concerts, oratorio and cantata concerts, choral concerts, jazz concerts, concerts presenting the work of composers associated with the Academy, opera performances, symposia and scientific conferences, competitions, master classes, which reliably attract participants and observers from all over the world.
We have bold plans for the future. We strive for excellence in all areas of our activity, as well as think about new areas of education and new spaces for action, such that our art can benefit the society and musical culture.
