M.Mus. German 4 Semesters

Musik

Hochschule für Musik Freiburg im Breisgau Freiburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Mus.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2033

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Freiburg im Breisgau

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter and Summer

Bewerbungsfristen: 1. November (for Sommersemester), 1. April (for Wintersemester). Anmeldegebuehr 50 EUR. Master Musikpaedagogik can only start Wintersemester.

German Requirement

Varies by degree programme (per Statutes on Enrolment, Section 2a): CEFR C1 for the Teache...

Entrance Test

Eignungspruefung (aptitude examination) - instrument-specific requirements

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Hochschule für Musik Freiburg im Breisgau

Kunst- und Musikhochschulen · Baden-Württemberg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: keine Studiengebühren im konsekutiven Master (~€150/sem); nicht-konsekutiv: €500/Semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: €1.500/Semester (BW-Ausländerstudiengebühr)

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The M.Mus. programme in Musik is offered by Hochschule für Musik Freiburg im Breisgau, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Freiburg, 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.

Language Requirements

German — Ausreichende deutsche Sprachkenntnisse erforderlich (DSH-2 oder equivalent, C1)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

No specific English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, or Duolingo) or minimum score is published on the official site. English proficiency is accepted only as an alternative to German for the Concert Exam / Master Class programme, described solely as "sufficient proficiency in English" with no test or score specified.

German Language

Varies by degree programme (per Statutes on Enrolment, Section 2a): CEFR C1 for the Teacher Training Programme Music (Lehramt); CEFR B2 for Bachelor of Music and Master of Music majoring in Music Theory, Musicology, or Music Pedagogy, and for Freiburg Centre for Music Research and Teaching (FZM) programmes; CEFR B1 for all other degree programmes and specializations. For the Concert Exam / Master Class programme, proof of sufficient English proficiency may be submitted instead of German.

Entrance Test

Eignungspruefung (aptitude examination) - instrument-specific requirements

Verified from the university's official page

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

Requires recognized music-related bachelor degree

Entrance Tests & Assessments

Eignungspruefung (aptitude test) required
Specific individual aptitude tests for each instrument specialization

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

Locations

Freiburg

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Dirigieren Gesang, Sprechen Instrumentalmusik Komposition Musikpädagogik Musiktheorie

Study Forms

Kooperation gemäß § 19 MRVO Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Musik Freiburg im Breisgau welcomes international applicants for its M.Mus. in Musik in Freiburg. 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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Hochschule für Musik Freiburg im Breisgau'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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