M.A. German 4 Semesters

Musikwissenschaft

Robert-Schumann-Hochschule Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2029

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Düsseldorf

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

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Robert-Schumann-Hochschule Düsseldorf

Kunst- und Musikhochschulen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees (NRW public Musikhochschule); semester contribution approx. €300

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition fees (NRW public Musikhochschule); semester contribution approx. €300

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Robert-Schumann-Hochschule Düsseldorf, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Düsseldorf, 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 (Auflagen erfüllt) 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 — C1 (CEFR) required for non-native speakers at enrolment

Entry Requirements

German Language

German language proficiency is required for admission and the required level varies by programme. Per the official language-requirements page: B2 level (Goethe-Institut certificate or equivalent) for programmes in music performance, music education/mediation (Musikvermittlung), and media-related programmes, including the master's programmes 'Klang und Realitat' and 'Kunstlerische Musikproduktion'; C1 level for the Master's in Musicology (Musikwissenschaft); C2 level for doctoral studies in musicology. Only certificates confirming a passed exam are accepted; attendance-only certificates ('Teilnahmebescheinigung') are explicitly not accepted. Accepted issuers include the Goethe-Institut, university language centres (Universitatssprachforen), the Institut fur Internationale Kommunikation (IIK) Dusseldorf, Volkshochschulen, and telc test centres approved by the university.

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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

Completed Bachelor degree (B.A. or B.Mus.) with Musikwissenschaft as major or minor, or completed artistic-musical Bachelor/Master with documented Musikwissenschaft coursework. Allgemeine Hochschulreife or equivalent. German language C1 (CEFR) for non-native speakers. Motivationsexposé and successful Aufnahmegespräch (admission interview) required. Joint programme with Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (HHU).

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

Locations

Düsseldorf

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Musikwissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Robert-Schumann-Hochschule Düsseldorf welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Musikwissenschaft in Düsseldorf. 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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Robert-Schumann-Hochschule Düsseldorf'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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