HOW TO APPLY > BMUS, MMUS, MMUSL, MAAS, PHD
Applying to YST
Selection Criteria
At YST, our student selection criteria evaluates a range of factors in an application portfolio, including the candidate’s intellectual aptitude, curiosity, energy, artistic drive, relationship with people, linguistic proficiency and personal qualities that will contribute value to the cohort.
In addition to seeking the best emerging musical talents locally and in the region, our audition process is tailored to discover aspiring applicants with potential for developing a viable future professional and artistic identity.
Beyond evident current capacity in the applicant’s Major field, we explore how our programme resonates with them.
Immersion
With effect from 2024/2025, all auditions for BMus, MMus and Young Artist Programme will be conducted in YST’s new Immersion format. All prospective candidates will be required to submit their full audition repertoire listed in the audition requirements to the YST admissions office by 1 December 2025.
Candidates who are shortlisted as finalists will be invited to attend a day of immersion at YST where they can expect to have lessons with professors, participate in chamber/group lesson, collaborative music-making session and tour the YST building facilities and surrounding university campus. The day will conclude with a sharing of reflection with staff from the Student Life Office.
Immersion Dates
| Composition | 16 January 2026 |
Percussion Harp Strings (double bass) | 17 January 2026 |
| Brass (french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba) | 24 January 2026 |
| Strings (violin, viola, cello) | 9 – 10 February 2026 |
| Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon) | 14 February 2026 |
| Piano | 20 – 21 February 2026 |
| Audio Arts & Sciences | 24 – 25 February 2026 |
Voice Music Society / | 13 – 14 March 2026 |
| Conducting | TBC 2026 |
Applying for Bachelor of Music Degree
Application for August 2026 intake is now closed. Immersion will take place between January – March 2026.
The next application window is expected to take place between 1 September – 1 December 2026 for the August 2027 intake.
Applying for Master of Music Degree
Application for August 2026 intake is now closed. Immersion will take place between January – March 2026.
The next application window is expected to take place between 1 September – 1 December 2026 for the August 2027 intake.
Applying for Master of Music Leadership
Application for MMusL is now closed.
The next application window is expected to take place between 1 February – 31 March for the August 2026 intake.
Applying for Master of Audio Arts & Sciences
Application for August 2026 intake is now closed. Interviews will take place early 2026.
The next application window is expected to take place between 1 September – 1 December 2026 for the August 2027 intake.
Applying for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Practices
Application for PhD is now closed.
The next application window is expected to take place between 1 February – 31 March for the August 2026 intake.
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National University of Singapore
3 Conservatory Drive
Singapore 117376
