Exchange: Trieste Conservatory of Music Giuseppe Tartini

Founded in 1903, the State Conservatory of Music “Giuseppe Tartini” in Trieste is one of Italy’s oldest and most esteemed conservatories. Located in the prestigious Rittmeyer Palace, it offers four levels of training: pre-academic, first-cycle (Bachelor’s), second-cycle (Master’s), and teacher training. The conservatory provides a diverse range of programs, with 89 courses (69 at the university level), encompassing instrumental training, orchestral direction, composition, theater, jazz, new technologies, and choir direction. 

Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available Courses: Check here. 

Restricted courses: Italian Language  

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed, but the conservatory assists students in finding accommodation. More information can be found here. 

Note: This destination is only open to Full Year or Winter exchange.  This destination’s term dates do not align with U of T’s. If you have any questions, please email learning.abroad@utoronto.ca. 

Location

Country(ies): Italy
City: Trieste
Institution: Conservatory

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Nov-Feb), Winter (Mar-July), Year-long (Nov-July)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English, Italian
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All, Music
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Faculty of Music
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.25 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduates) Language Requirement: depending on course selection, Italian B2 may be required