Auditions
Everything you need to know about competitive entry and becoming a student at La Manufacture!
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.
Bachelor in Contemporary Dance
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 : TicTac Center, Bruxelles
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
Visionner la séance 2026 (FR) sur Vimeo
Visionner la séance 2026 (ENG) sur Vimeo
Master in Scenic Arts
Admission to the Master in Scenic Arts results of a two-round competitive audition, held every other year. A class of 12 student is formed after two rounds of auditions. The first round is based on an application and the second round takes the form of a 3-day probationary course at La Manufacture.
The next auditions for the Master's in Performing Arts will take place for the 2027-2028 academic year, with registration for the auditions opening at the end of 2026, for a start date in September 2027.
Application and Audition dates 2027
- Opening of the online registration : December 2026
- Registration deadline : 31 March 2027
- Probationary training for successful candidates in the first round : week of june 2027 (3 days, please make yourself available throughout the week, the exact dates will be communicated to the successful candidates at a later date). The probationary training takes place at La Manufacture in Lausanne.
Information session
Watch replay of the 2025 information session (in French)
Bachelor in Theatre
Admission to the Bachelor in Theatre results of a two-round competitive audition, held two times every three years. A class of 16 student actors is formed after two rounds of auditions.
The next auditions for the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre will take place in the academic year 2027-2028, with registration for the competition opening at the end of 2026
Application
- Online registration will open in December 2026
- Registration deadline : End of March 2027
Auditions dates
- First round: May 2027
- Second round: last week of June 2027
5-days probationary training for successful candidates in the first round. The results will be announced on the evening of the last day.
The auditions take place at La Manufacture in Lausanne.
Online information meeting