Welcome to the MÜNSTER University of Music!

The Münster University of Music combines the best: education at the highest level, individually and in a family atmosphere, studying in a lively and lovable city and the international reputation of one of the largest universities in Germany, the University of Münster.

Whether you come to us as a student or as a teacher, whether you visit one of our concerts or whether you would like to get involved with the University of Music and support our work: Take a look around our website, follow us on social media and feel free to contact us personally. - You are most welcome!

Find more information on the Münster University of Music here.

Kammermusikalisches Semestereröffnungskonzert
Faculty on Stage: "Schöne, verkehrte Welt"

Update: Alle Plätze wurden bereits reserviert. Einlass ohne Anmeldung kann nur noch in Einzelfällen erfolgen, wenn jemand seinen/ihren Platz doch nicht beansprucht. 

Beim kammermusikalischen Semestereröffnungskonzert stehen neun Lehrende der Musikhochschule sowie ein Gast gemeinsam auf der Bühne und präsentieren Werke von Brahms, Mendelssohn und Aldemaro Romero. Der Eintritt ist frei, es wurde ausnahmsweise um eine Anmeldung vorab gebeten. 

Das Konzert findet am Mittwoch, den 29. April, um 19:30 Uhr im Konzertsaal der MHS statt.

Application Youth Academy

The next applications for admission to the Youth Academy will be possible for the winter semester 2026/27.
Here you will find access to the application portal. The application period runs from Friday, March 27, 2026, to Sunday, May 3, 2026. The application deadline is Sunday, May 3, 2026.The application deadline is Sunday, 3 May 2026. 
The next auditions for admission to the Youth Academy will take place on Saturday, 27 June 2026.
The selection audition consists of a 10 to 15-minute recital in the main subject with freely chosen works from at least two stylistic periods. An accompanist cannot be provided.
Consultation interviews for applicants who have passed the aptitude test will take place on Saturday, 11 July 2026.

Preparatory course

Preparatory course in general music theory (including harmony) and ear training. More information here!

Flyer preparation workshop “Fit for the aptitude test”

Symbolic Check Presentation

In 2026, the University Society of Münster is funding a total of 15 projects across all departments in the areas of research, teaching, culture, and student engagement. On March 30, 2026, the symbolic check presentation took place at the castle. The board of the University Society and the university president presented the project leaders and representatives with their checks and warmly congratulated them on receiving the funding. Following this, all grant recipients briefly presented their projects. Four projects from the University of Music are once again receiving generous support this year: the Fürstenau Flute Competition, which is currently in the planning phase; the opera project; the internal university competition; and the Klangzeit__Werkstatt. We extend our heartfelt thanks for this support!

Klangzeit__Werkstatt 2026 

ÜBER_BRÜCKEN

Die Klangzeit__Werkstatt ist das jährliche Festival für aktuelle Musik der Musikhochschule Münster. In 2026 wird die Reihe mit dem Thema Über_Brücken fortgesetzt. Freuen Sie sich auf Musik zwischen Improvisation, Performance, Konzept und Komposition in diversen Sälen sowie an öffentlichen Orten. Es erwarten Sie Wandelkonzerte, Klanginstallationen, Soundscapes von und mit weltweit agierenden Musiker*innen, Uraufführungen und Improvisationen, Workshops und Gespräche. Die Klangzeit__Werkstatt wird erneut überraschen!

Städtische Aufführungsorte werden neben dem Konzertsaal der Musikhochschule erneut das LWL Museum für Kunst und Kultur und die Kunstakademie Münster sein. Der Eintritt ist immer frei! 

Programmflyer

Regional Conference

The regional conference of VdM member schools in the Münster administrative district was held once again at the Münster University of Music on March 19, 2026. On this day, the meeting built on the progress made following the September session: The focus was on fleshing out opportunities for cooperation between the music schools and the Münster University of Music. Under the central agenda item “University and Music School – Visions of a Symbiosis” Part II, possibilities and needs were outlined and subsequently discussed. The guiding questions were: “What kinds of collaboration do music schools want from the Münster University of Music, and what ideas for recruiting young talent could potentially be developed and pursued?”

The results speak for themselves: there are very concrete ideas for collaboration that are at various stages of development and will now be taken forward. In September 2027, the results will be evaluated at another regional conference at the Münster University of Music. The University of Music would like to express its gratitude for the exchange and the continued collaboration.

Save the Date - Music Career Days NRW 2026

From September 28-30, 2026, the Robert Schumann University of Music in Düsseldorf will host the first Music Career Days NRW for students. 

Together with the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, the Münster University of Music, the Detmold University of Music, and the Cologne University of Music and Dance, the university is organizing three days of workshops, keynote speeches, panels, networking opportunities, and concerts on the topics of career paths, career development, concert formats, and mental health.

Further information will follow shortly.

Das Leben ist ein Wunschkonzert!

Private und öffentliche Konzerte mit den Studierenden können Sie ganz einfach buchen – dank der erneuten Förderung der NEUEN STERNE FÜR DAS MÜNSTERLAND durch die regionale Kulturförderung des Landes NRW sogar teilweise bezuschusst. Alle Infos und die aktuellen klassischen Ensembles und Pop Acts der Musikhochschule finden Sie hier.