Admission Requirement:
A prerequisite for application to the Artistic Graduate Studies (3rd Cycle) Meisterklasse is a completed university degree.
Application:
The following documents must be submitted with the application for the entrance examination:
- a curriculum vitae with essential details of previous education and, if applicable, practical training/activity;
- a passport photograph of the applicant;
- copy(s) of the most recent academic degree certificate;
- a statement as to whether the applicant is enrolled at another German university of music at the time of application;
- proof of payment of the processing fee in the amount of € 50.00;
- the program prepared for the entrance examination (see appendix to the study regulations);
- Expert opinions from two teaching and/or artistic personalities not older than one year;
- Proof of German or English language skills at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
German Language Requirements:
For applicants who have not completed their Abitur or previous university degree at a German-speaking institution: Proof of German language skills corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proof of German language skills is possible in all other cases through the following certificates:
- TestDaF
- TELC
- Goethe Certificate
- UNICert
- ÖSD-Certificate
In addition, language certificates according to the European Framework of Reference are also accepted from language schools that have recognized quality management certificates.
You can find a list of recognized language schools here
A list of recognized certificates for language courses can be found here
English Language Requirements:
For applicants who have not taken their high school diploma equivalent or previous college degree at an English-speaking institution. Proof of English language proficiency is possible in all other cases through the following certificates:
- Cambridge Certificate
- IELTS
- TELC
- TOEFL
Compositions:
- Applicants must submit the scores (for at least three titles also the corresponding soundfiles) of five different compositions/arrangements (including at least one title for larger ensemble, e.g. big band and/or orchestra).
- An overview of previous musical activities and a list of works or arrangements must be included.