Interdisciplinary
Buddy Program – Mentoring for International Students
Are you an international student starting your studies at the HfM Dresden? Then the Buddy Program is just right for you!
The Buddy Program is specifically designed for international students and pairs you with a mentor from among the HfM student body. Your buddy will support you during your first few weeks—in practical and straightforward ways:
- Help finding your way around campus and in Dresden
- Answers to questions about everyday student life
- Accompaniment to your first classes, visits to government offices, or cultural events (if possible)
- A personal point of contact outside of official channels
The goal is to make your start at the HfM easier and to have a familiar point of contact by your side right from the beginning. The Buddy Program is free of charge and non-binding.
Insights - Zwischen den Zeilen
The lecture series "Insights: Between the Lines" offers insights into the multifaceted field of music theory. The invited guests explore core areas of music theory and related disciplines, examining music and its rules, effects, characteristics, and secrets, which are often hidden "between the lines." Through lectures, research reports, and presentations, we learn about their discoveries and how these insights can be applied to musical practice or conveyed in teaching.
Studentisches Peer-Learning
Peer learning offers students and faculty from all disciplines the opportunity to exchange experiences, ideas, and challenges on an equal footing. The focus is on practical topics related to studies, starting a career, and working as a freelancer. Experienced students and faculty members from HfM Dresden share insights into their personal career paths and proven strategies, speaking openly about both their successes and the challenges they have faced.
The format thrives on mutual exchange: participants discuss questions, share experiences, and develop new perspectives together—across disciplines and with a practical focus—aiming to ease the transition from university studies to professional life.