M.A.

Musikwissenschaft in Karlsruhe, Germany

Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe

Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Aug 2031

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Karlsruhe

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: keine Studiengebühren (~€115/sem)

Non-EU / International

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

Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Karlsruhe, Germany offers an M.A. in Musikwissenschaft, 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 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

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

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

Locations

Karlsruhe

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Musikwissenschaft

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Musikwissenschaft in Karlsruhe. 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.

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 Karlsruhe's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.