
This page provides information regarding application procedures and auditions for each degree course, as well as regulations governing admissions and studies at the Manufacture.
In 2026, an entrance exam is hold for the Bachelor en Contemporary Dance. Classes will start in September 2026.
The next auditions for the Bachelor Théâtre et le Master en Arts scéniques will take place in 2027.
The Master in Theatre will cease to be offered and will not accept any new students. The Master in Scenic Arts (MArS – Master en Arts Scéniques) will take over from the start of the 2025 academic year, with an interdisciplinary programme combining choreography, scenography and stage direction, designed to meet the contemporary challenges of the performing arts.
Admission to the Bachelor in Contemporary Dance results of a two-round competitive audition held in spring, two times every three years. A class of 14 student dancers is formed at the end of the auditions.
The next entrance audition for the Bachelor in Contemporary Dance will take place in 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Consult the Admission requirements
Application
Online registration will open at the beginning of December 2025
Registration deadline : 22th of February 2026
Auditions dates
- First round, 2 locations to choose from :
15-18 April 2026 : Bruxelles (venue to be announced)
22-25 April 2026 : La Manufacture, Lausanne
- Second round: 18-22 May 2026 at La Manufacture, Lausanne
5-days probationary training for successful candidates in the first round. The results will be announced on the evening of the last day.
Online information session
15th of January 2026 :
6pm in english : Teams Link
7.30pm in french : Teams Link