What to prepare for the entrance examination? 

The applicant must be prepared to submit scores of several different compositions for different chamber instrumental, vocal and mixed ensembles. They will have to demonstrate their knowledge of music-theoretical disciplines and instrumentation at the level of a secondary school graduate. In the case of the Composition of Scenic and Film Music specialization, they must also demonstrate knowledge of harmony and counterpoint. 

The applicant is expected to have knowledge of various ways of creating electronic sound, working with DAWs, using various programs for creating music or making open source software or hardware musical instruments.

In the case of the Composition and Composition of Scenic and Film Music specializations, the ability to play the piano at the level of a graduate of a primary art school is expected.