Studiying at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich
An Overview of the Study Programmes
Degrees and diplomas
Basic study programmes
- Performing and teaching diplomas
- State examination for teaching at primary, intermediate and secondary schools
- State examination for teaching at grammar schools
- Church music (Levels A and B)
- Bachelor's degree (in make-up for the theatre)
Advanced study programmes
- Postgraduate courses with diploma in advanced studies or masterclasses
Doctoral study programmes
- Doctorate in music education and musicology (in association with the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)
Structure of the groups of courses of study
| Course group | Subject |
|---|---|
| Course group 1 | - Composition
- Composition for Film and Television - Music Theory - Aural Training - Choral Conducting - Orchestral Conducting - Music Journalism in Public and Private Broadcasting - New Music |
| Course group 2 | - Church Music
- Piano - Organ - Organ Improvisation - Historical Performance Practice - Harpsichord - Chamber Music |
| Course group 3 | - Music Education
- Musicology |
| Course group 4 | - String Instruments
|
| Course group 5 | - Wind and Brass Instruments
- Percussion and Plucked String Instruments (except Recorder, Saxophone and Zither) |
| Course group 6 | - Vocal Studies (with study options in Music Theatre and Concert Singing)
- Lieder Interpretation - Ballet - Directing - Musicals - Acting - Lighting Design - Make-up for the theatre |
| Course group 7 | - Elementary Music Education
- Early Music - Jazz - Folk Music - Accordeon - Recorder - Dulcimer - Saxophone - Zither |
Particularly talented young musicians still at school can attend the Jugendakademie [Junior Academy] where their potential is carefully nurtured.
A course on Cultural Management is planned. A changeover to the Bachelor's /Master's Degree system is planned.
Admission
Courses can only be started in the winter semester. Students must pass an audition. The closing date for auditions for diploma courses is 31 March, and for the teaching courses 30 April. For admission to the ballet courses and those run jointly with the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding, different closing dates apply.Further information on admission to the ballet courses»
Further information on the courses that run jointly with the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding»
Student accommodation
The University of Music and Performing Arts Munich has a total of 181 places available for students in its three halls of residence.Scholarships
Students can apply for the University's own scholarships in the form of monthly allowances or allowances in kind. Financial support is available to students through the University's own and external scholarship funds.Studying abroad
Through our extensive partner institutions, students have the opportunity of studying abroad.
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