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Application and requirements

Applying for the aptitude test

Below, you will find step-by-step instructions for taking the aptitude test and an overview of the other admission requirements.

This is how the application process works:

  • Online application

    As of March 1st 2023 until 14th April 2023, you can apply for the aptitude test for studies starting in the winter semester 2023/2024.

  • Upload

    The following documents must be uploaded in the online portal. Please note that international applicants must upload authenticated German or English translations of their certificates:

    • curriculum vitae (CV)
    • higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur certificate), school-leaving certificate or a written confirmation of your expected degree
    • if applicable, degree certificate(s) (e. g. bachelor’s or master’s degree certificate etc.) or a written confirmation of your expected degree with your transcript of records
    • if applicable, letter of motivation (see § 3 (2) of the aptitude test regulations for the course of studies “Master of Music – Music and Education”) or statement ("Master of Music - Music and Creativity" major in drum set, e- bass, e-guitar, KMP, pop vocals) or cover letter ("Bachelor of Music - Music and Education " major KMP).
    • if applicable, repertoire list (all representative works played) (see appendix 1 on § 3 of the aptitude test regulations for the course of studies "Concert examination")
    • if applicable, B2 certificate of German language proficiency or written confirmation of the expected completion of your language test

  • Recognised language certificates

    The following language certificates must be uploaded to the upload area of the online application portal.

    • B2 certificate from the Goethe-Institut
    • B2 certificate from "TELC" with a grade of at least "gut" (good, 2.0)
    • DSH 1
    • TestDaF with 3 points in all subsections
    • DSD II with B2 level in all four sections ("Deutsches Sprachdiplom")
    • OnSET B2

    Students in one-year language courses must email their language certificates to the Studienbüro/Examinations Office by mid-April.

  • Sections of the aptitude test

    Degree Study orientation/description* Sections of the aptitude test in presence (see requirements)
    Bachelor of Music
    (classical)    		 Music and Creativity
    Music and Education    		 1. written examination in General Music Theory and Aural Training
    2. artistic examination in the major subject
    3. written and oral language examination (if applicable)
    Bachelor of Music
    (popular)

    Music and Education

    this sequence applies to the subjects:
    drum set, e-bass, e-guitar, keyboards
    & music production, pop vocals

    		 1. written examination in General Music Theory and Aural Training
    2. artistic examination in the major subject
    3. written and oral language examination (if applicable)
    Master of Music Music and Creativity 1. artistic examination in the major subject
    2. written and oral language examination (if applicable)
    Master of Music Music and Education 1. artistic examination in the major subject
    2. examination of pedagogical aptitude
    3. written and oral language examination (if applicable)
    Music Certificate
    with elective module    		 * in addition to instruction in one's major, students may also attend courses in other modules 1. artistic examination in the major subject
    2. written and oral language examination (if applicable)
    Music Certificate
    without elective module    		 * students only receive instruction
    in their chosen major    		 1. artistic examination in the major subject
    Concert Examination   1. artistic examination in the major subject
    (two-step selection procedure)

  • Procedural Fee

    To take the aptitude test, candidates are required to pay a procedural fee of 43 euros. The procedural fee must be paid per course of study/per major subject. If, for example, you should decide to apply for two or three courses of study, you are obligated to pay the procedural fee twice or three times.

Aptitude test | Requirements

In the following, you will find the aptitude test requirements, listed by degree programme and major.