BIMM University, United Kingdom

• Location: London, England,
• Year of foundation: 1983,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

BIMM Music Institute London is a private institute at BIMM University, located in London, offering UK higher education programs in music sciences and technology. Since 1983, BIMM has maintained its uniqueness by matching modern approaches to teaching local and international students. The multinational student community is another confirmation that BIMM Music Institute London is one of the leading music universities in the world, providing high—quality knowledge and skills.

BIMM's teaching staff is represented by qualified specialists in music and performing arts. The modern infrastructure of the London campus allows teachers to transfer valuable knowledge and experience to new specialists, who, in turn, have the opportunity to develop their skills not only in academic classes, but also independently.

BIMM Music Institute London is part of the global BIMM University network, which has 14 specialized schools in the UK, Ireland and Germany. The Institute's music specializations are taught on the main campus in London, at study sites in Birmingham, Brighton, Manchester, Bristol, Dublin and Berlin.

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Hands-on experience is the foundation of the curriculum of every BIMM program. Long-term partnerships with companies in the music industry not only provide an idea of the criteria for employment, but also provide students with the opportunity to gain applied skills in the process of studying. Some organizations accept students by implementing large-scale projects with them: producing TV shows, managing sound recordings, organizing live events.

BIMM London consists of several academic departments, represented by higher education levels: certification, bachelor's, master's. All specializations of the institute are combined into the following areas:

• Bass
• Drums
• Guitar
• Music
• Music Production,
• Songwriting,
• Vocal
• Keyboards
• Musical performance,
• Live sound,
• Electronic music production,
• Promotion of events,
• Media, Communications,
• Music Business,
• Event management and others.

Due to the fact that the campus of the institute is located within the boundaries of London, students have the opportunity to coexist with the general offices of music companies, get acquainted with their founders, directors and creative teams. For example, the following organizations operate near the campus:

• Sony Music,
• Warner Music,
• Universal Music,
• United Talent Agency,
• Brixton Academy.

BIMM does not have student residences on campus, but thanks to partnerships with local organizations, students can stay in comfortable residential blocks near academic buildings.

A few facts about student housing are:

• The rooms are conveniently located — adjacent to the campus, many restaurants, and attractions,
• All living rooms are fully furnished and equipped with security equipment.,
• A wide range of accommodation at different prices: rooms for one or more people, apartments, private houses,
• There are discounts on rent for early bookings.,
• The buildings have cafes, gyms and other useful common areas available to residents for free.

The extracurricular activities of the BIMM Music Institute London students include participation in student associations: cultural, sports, scientific, and social. Communities have a specific profile and subject matter, so that their members are in a circle of like-minded people, develop interesting skills and improve knowledge. The campus regularly organizes thematic events aimed at rallying the student community.

After the main classes, the student can take part in an event such as:

• Quiz nights,
• The DJ Society,
• Mini-football tournament,
• Skateboarding Master Class,
• Culinary workshops, including for vegans and vegetarians.

Outside of the learning area, students can also expect new emotions, experiences and adventures: from excursions and hiking trips to visiting restaurants and participating in music concerts.

• The Institute has seven campuses in Britain, Ireland and Europe.,
• Students can combine their studies in several cities under the BIMM Study Exchange program.,
• Accreditation by authorities and relevant organizations,
• A unique system of practical studying in London: all programs are designed taking into account the requirements of the modern music industry, which ensures the relevance of graduates' knowledge and skills, easy and fast employment.,
• Additional free courses for extracurricular learning of specialized skills,
• Exclusively highly qualified teachers and specialists, creative working professionals,
• Special support programs for international students, individual tutors,
• An active networking program: workshops, events and lectures with the best representatives of the modern music industry, who can become future employers.,
• BIMM Connect social networking platform for students and graduates.

The BIMM Music Institute in London is located in a modern five-storey building, a few minutes' walk from Fulham Broadway Underground Station. On an area of 19,000 square feet, 25 incredible classrooms have been created, equipped with equipment from the world's leading manufacturers of musical instruments, specialized studios, rehearsal rooms, performance halls and many recreation and self-study areas. Each music room has equipment that meets industry standards.:

• Guitars Gibson, Fender, Ovation,
• Music Man,
• Gretsch drums, Yamaha,
• Percussion LP, DW, GEWA,
• Zildjian Cymbals, Vater Drum Sticks,
• Guitar and bass strings,
• Roland, Yamaha keyboards,
• Amplifiers Marshall,
• Orange, Fender, Victory, Mesa Boogie,
• Bass amplifiers Aguilar,
• Orange, Fender, SHURE Microphones,
• BOSS effects pedals.

On the territory of the Institute, students will find:

• Three large performance halls with high-end orchestra equipment,
• Three specialized training classes on music business, event management and music marketing,
• Seven computer rooms with an Apple Mac, offering 136 iMacs with Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton, a huge set of plug-ins.
• Full access to Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro is provided.,
• Five booths for production, mixing, songwriting,
• Two recording studios with a large acoustically decorated living room,
• Six music performance studying studios,
• A songwriting studio,
• Five specially equipped booths for acoustic drum and orchestra rehearsals, and a lecture hall,
• Educational center, library,
• Cafe,
• A social space for relaxation,
• Eight conference rooms for training and consulting support,
• Three drum studios,
• A keyboard room with dozens of specialized keyboard stations.

The academic year at BIMM is divided into three trimesters:

• Autumn: September-January,
• Spring: January-May,
• Summer: May-September.

Students attend academic classes on weekdays: from Monday to Friday. Rest is provided on weekends, national and international holidays, and vacations.

During the year, the holidays common to all students take place on the following dates:

• Winter: December 13-January 7,
• Spring: April 11-May 2.

The academic load is variably distributed over the semesters, depending on the chosen program.

An approximate list of additional expenses includes:

Deposit upon admission,

Some extracurricular activities,

Rental of rehearsal rooms,

Individual needs, additional classes, academic and other support,

Accommodation, meals,

Using the infrastructure,

Pocket expenses.

The registration procedure for international applicants consists of several stages, most of which can be completed online:

• Selection of the program, clarification of admission requirements, deadlines,
• Filling out the registration form, providing documents,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions committee,
• Passing possible entrance exams, interviews,
• Receiving an official invitation to study,
• Making a deposit to book a seat in the class,
• Arrival at the campus and start of training.

Admission of students is carried out on a competitive basis and subject to the availability of vacant places.

Graduates who have completed their education at BIMM Music Institute London have ample opportunities for further employment or further education in their specialty. During their studies, students gain valuable applied skills that will serve as an excellent start and a competitive advantage when looking for a job. Many of the graduates of the institute find a job almost immediately after graduating from the program, some of them get acquainted with their employers in the second year. Having received specialized knowledge, students manage music studios, create creative groups, find employment in existing groups of musicians, and become teachers.

International applicants who enroll in the BIMM Music Institute London programs must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Certificate of full secondary education, assessment certificates and exam results / Bachelor's Degree,
• English Language proficiency Certificate: IELTS (from 6.0-6.5), TOEFL iBT (from 72-83), PTE Academic (from 59-62) or equivalent.The higher the degree of the chosen program for admission, the higher the level of English proficiency should be.,
• Knowledge and skills in the field of music education that the candidate chooses to study.

The BIMM Music Institute annually provides a limited number of scholarships to talented, motivated students who are experiencing financial difficulties. Most scholarships cover part of the tuition fee for three years.

• Scholarship for Future Talents,
• Fatboy Slim Martlets Scholarship,
• The Fair Access Foundation is a scholarship offering tuition opportunities to those who would not be able to pay for their studies on their own.

The institute offers discounts of up to 2,00 0pounds for annual tuition fees to foreign students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision