M.A. English/German 4 Semesters

Interdisciplinary Music Research

Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg Nürnberg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Jan 2028

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

English/German

Campus

Nürnberg

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

German certificates at enrolment (not required at application), by CEFR level per programm...

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Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg

Kunst- und Musikhochschulen · Bayern

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: keine Studiengebühren (~€200/sem Sozialbeitrag)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: keine Studiengebühren (~€200/sem Sozialbeitrag)

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Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Nürnberg, Germany offers an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Music Research, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). Courses are delivered in both German and English; the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German — German language skills beneficial but not mandatory.

English — Programme primarily delivered in English. Proof of English proficiency required (e.g. IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 or equivalent).

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Only for the English-language master programme Interdisciplinary Music Research: German certificate at minimum level B2 CEFR from a certified educational institution (private language institute certificates and course attendance certificates not accepted; the test must cover listening, reading, writing and speaking). Applicants with an English-language school-leaving qualification are exempt.

German Language

German certificates at enrolment (not required at application), by CEFR level per programme type: Bachelor artistic programmes (Gesang, Instrument, Dirigieren, Jazz, Komposition) B2; Bachelor artistic-pedagogical programmes (Instrumental-/Vokalpaedagogik incl. Jazz, Elementare Musikpaedagogik incl. Jazz/Crossover) C1; Master artistic B1 (B2 for Master Korrepetition vokal and Master Kammermusik); Master artistic-pedagogical C1; Meisterklasse B1 (waived after an immediately preceding 2-year German-taught degree at a German university); Jungstudium: last school report with at least grade 4 in German. Exempt: applicants with a German-language school-leaving certificate from German-speaking Europe or a German Abitur abroad.

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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

Artistic aptitude examination; completed first university degree (music-related Bachelor)
1st university degree (B.Mus., B.A., or equivalent) in a music-related discipline

Required Documents

Practical audition in main artistic subject or interview/portfolio; written statement of purpose

Additional Requirements

Not required – apply directly to HfM Nürnberg

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

Locations

Nürnberg

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Künstliche Intelligenz Musikwissenschaft

Study Forms

Online

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Interdisciplinary Music Research in Nürnberg. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, 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.

The teaching language is English/German. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

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

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