Application period
Winter Semester 2024/25
Applications for the winter semester 2024/25 are possible from 01.03. - 31.03.2024
The Entrance exams will take place from 27.05. until 07.06.2024.
Please Note: Questions regarding your application
Due to the Easter holidays in Germany, queries regarding the application documents or problems with the application portal can only be processed up to and including 28 March 2024, 13:00.
The application portal will of course remain open until 31 March 2024, 00.00 hrs.
Application for exchange studies
Information on how to appy for exchange studies at College of Music Dresden you can find here.
Semester fee
All students have to pay a semester fee of EUR 288,90 (as of summer semester 2024)
Tuition Fee
In addition to the semester fee, there may be tuition fees for studying.
Please refer to this document under §5
You can check for scholarships here
Preparatory courses for the entrance exam
Nebenfach Musiktheorie und Gehörbildung
The Center for Music Theory offers preparatory courses for the entrance exam in music theory/aural training (minor subject) at the HfMDD.
Music Theory/Aural Training:
Written test with music theory (approx. 30 min.) and ear training (approx. 30 min.) components to demonstrate the following skills:
- Basic knowledge of General Music Theory (keys, scales, intervals, triads, four-part chords and inversions),
- application of basic knowledge of general music theory and harmony (analyzing and writing simple endings and fundamentals of the basso continuo),
- aural grasp of intervals, scales, triads, four-part chords, inversions, melodies, rhythms, instruments.
The written test will take place each day at around 17:00. You can download sample exams here:
Klausur Musiktheorie PDF
Klausur Gehörbildung PDF
Für Bachelor Jazz/Rock/Pop, Chordirigieren und Komposition gelten andere Prüfungsbedingungen, diese finden Sie auf den Aufnahmebedingungs-Seiten des jeweiligen Faches.
Questions regarding application procedures and study planning will be answered by the staff of the Student Secretariat.