M.Mus.

Historische Interpretationspraxis in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

Key Facts

Degree

M.Mus.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2032

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Frankfurt am Main

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (no tuition fees – public conservatory Hessen)
semester contribution:: Approx. €300 per semester (Sozialbeitrag)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (no tuition fees – public conservatory Hessen)
semester contribution:: Approx. €300 per semester (Sozialbeitrag)

The M.Mus. programme in Historische Interpretationspraxis is offered by Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert mit Auflagen accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor/Diplom in music (or equivalent: Künstlerische Reifeprüfung, Erste Staatsprüfung Lehramt, A-Examen Kirchenmusik, or comparable) + Eignungsprüfung

Entrance Tests & Assessments

Practical exam in main historical instrument (20–30 min programme on historical instrument) + Cembalo exam (3–5 min piece, except for Cembalo/Hammerklavier/Laute majors)

Additional Requirements

Available instruments: Blockflöte, Traversflöte, Historische Oboe, Barockfagott/Dulzian, Naturhorn, Naturtrompete, Historische Violine/Viola, Barockvioloncello, Viola da Gamba, Violone, Laute, Cembalo, Hammerklavier, Orgel.

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Frankfurt am Main

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Musikwissenschaft

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main welcomes international applicants for its M.Mus. in Historische Interpretationspraxis in Frankfurt am Main. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.