Chongqing Tchaikovsky Conservatory will admit its first undergraduate cohort in 2026.
About the Conservatory
The Conservatory is a non-independent-legal-person Sino-foreign cooperative education institution established by Chongqing Normal University and Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory with approval from the Ministry of Education of China. It is a school of Chongqing Normal University and introduces the educational philosophy, curriculum, teaching methods and faculty resources of Moscow Conservatory.
Programmes
Music Performance (Sino-foreign cooperative programme)
Developing performers with strong theoretical foundations and professional ability for solo, ensemble, vocal, choral, conducting and teaching work.
Musicology (Sino-foreign cooperative programme)
Developing musicology professionals with theoretical knowledge, broad humanities education and an international outlook for research, teaching, editing, production and media work.
Admissions plan
The planned 2026 intake is 100 undergraduate students. Final programmes and provincial quotas are subject to publication by the competent authorities.
| Programme | Pathway or requirement | Planned places |
|---|---|---|
| Musicology (Sino-foreign cooperative programme) | Music history, theory and criticism | 10 |
| Music Performance (Sino-foreign cooperative programme) | Vocal performance: classical singing | 10 |
| Music Performance (Sino-foreign cooperative programme) | Choral conducting: classical singing | 15 |
| Music Performance (Sino-foreign cooperative programme) | Instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, clarinet, oboe, flute, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and bassoon | 65 |
Entry process
Admissions are included in the national undergraduate admissions plan and follow the National College Entrance Examination and applicable national admissions policies.
Tuition and financial support
Tuition for Musicology and Music Performance cooperative programmes is RMB 60,000 per student per year.
National and Chongqing student support policies apply. Eligible students facing financial difficulty may use the green channel and apply for scholarships and national student loans.
Eligibility review
Professional ability and documentation are reviewed after enrolment. Misrepresentation, unmet entry requirements or incomplete procedures are handled under applicable rules.
Awards
Students who complete the curriculum and meet Chongqing Normal University graduation and degree requirements receive a bachelor's graduation certificate and Bachelor of Arts degree from Chongqing Normal University.
Contact
CNU undergraduate admissions: +86 23 65911111
Downloads
Final programmes, provincial quotas and policies are subject to official releases from the competent authorities and the University.