Paris-Saclay Master
Double curriculum: École Normale de Musique de Paris (ENMP) × Université Paris Saclay
Master Musicology — Track Music, Performance, Heritage (MIP)
Instruments only (except organ)
Degree accredited by Université Paris Saclay — UVSQ
Objective of the program
The Master Music, Performance, Heritage (MIP) is a double curriculum unique in France.
It combines:
• A high‑level musical training (ENMP / Alfred Cortot)
• A complete university education (Université Paris Saclay – UVSQ)
It is intended for performing musicians (instrumentalists or opera singers) wishing to become professionals, capable of:
• managing artistic projects
• understanding the cultural sector
• developing their career
• deepening their instrumental or vocal level
Why is this program unique?
| This Master | Explanations |
|---|---|
| Double curriculum Music + University | Artistic training + knowledge of the cultural sector |
| In partnership with the ENMP | World‑renowned private school |
| Artistic development + professional career | To become an independent musician and structure projects |
Who is this Master for?
The Master is open to:
• instrumentalists (except organ)
• French or international students
…wishing to combine high artistic level + solid academic training.
Admission requirements
To apply, you must have:
Required degrees at Paris Saclay
• University Licence (or foreign Bachelor)
Required level at ENMP
• New students: at least 2nd higher cycle
• Students already at ENMP: Bachelor obtained
Language (for international students)
• Minimum French level B2 (spoken + written)
Selection
- Application file on the INCEPTION platform
- Audition + interview
- Result sent by email
Teaching locations
| Type of teaching | Location |
|---|---|
| Musical courses | ENMP (Paris) |
| University courses | Vauban campus |
| Internships and partners | CMBV (Versailles), Philharmonie de Paris |
Program content
1. Musical training — ENMP
• Main discipline (instrument / voice – to be confirmed)
• Collective practice
• Ensemble conducting
• Musical analysis
2. University training — Paris Saclay
• History of cultural policies
• Cultural law
• Heritage institutions
• Introduction to research
3. Languages
• 1 compulsory modern language
4. Professional projects
• Internship: semester 2
• Personal artistic project: semesters 1 to 4
Skills acquired
At the end of the Master, students know how to:
Artistic
• develop a high instrumental
• practice group conducting
Professional
• build a professional artistic project
• understand structures and networks of the musical world
• organize musical productions
Scientific & cultural
• know musical heritage
• understand early and contemporary music
• analyze the functioning of cultural institutions
Career opportunities: what next?
• Professional musician specialized in musical heritage
• Soloist / performer
• Member or founder of a musical ensemble
• Artistic director or director of a cultural structure
• Cultural mediator specializing in heritage music
• Manager of musical projects
Application:
Step 1 — Submission on the INCEPTION platform (Université Paris Saclay)
Dates: from 17/02/2026 to 16/03/2026
Required documents
• Diplomas
• Motivation letter
• All transcripts since the Baccalauréat
• CV
• Detailed description of courses taken + number of hours
Official Université Paris Saclay link (M1 MIP):
https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/formation/master/musicologie/m1-musique-interpretation-patrimoine
Step 2: Submit an application file simultaneously on the École Normale de Musique de Paris website.
Submit my application
For students already enrolled at the École Normale de Musique de Paris, please contact the study office at: eleonore.enault@enmp.fr