Dates and Deadlines

Application Period: February 1, 2027, to March 1, 2027

Entrance Examination: May 18, 2027, to May 26, 2027

Provisional Examination Schedule

Online Application Portal

You can access our Online Application Portal via the following link:
Online Application Portal

Please note the subject-specific requirements for the Digital Pre-Selection for the Major Subject:
Requirements fort he Major Subjects

You can check the current status of your application at any time via the Information Portal:
Information Portal

Your Application

Applications for degree programmes at the University of Music Münster can only be submitted via the Online Application Portal.

Within the application period, you must enter your personal details and upload all required documents via the portal. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will automatically receive an email confirmation of receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt (please also check your spam folder), please submit your application again.

Only applications that are complete and submitted by the deadline can be considered. Once the application deadline has passed, it is no longer possible to submit additional documents or new applications. You may then apply again during the next application period.

• Uploads

  

  Vitae (in Tabular Form)

  Please submit a curriculum vitae in tabular form, in either German or English.

  University Entrance Qualification

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  Examination Program

  This refers to the the examination program for your Live Entrance Audition in the Major Subject. You may choose the order of the pieces freely on the day of the examination. For the examination program, it is sufficient to specify the composer and the title of each work. Please upload the programme as a PDF file.

  Please note the subject-specific requirements for the Live Entrance Examination in your Major Subject:
  Requirements for the Major Subjects

  Degree certificate

  Master’s Degree Programmes

  Please upload your Bachelor’s degree certificate (or an equivalent qualification) or a statement confirming your expected graduation, including your Transcript of Records.

  For the Master of Music: Music Pedagogy and Cross-Genre Music Education, a Bachelor’s degree in music pedagogy (e. g. Bachelor of Music: Music and Education or Bachelor of Education) is required.

  Certificate Programme: Music Certificate

  A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate (or an equivalent qualification) or a statement confirming completion of the degree, including the Transcript of Records, is required.

  Certificate Programme: Artist Diploma

  Please provide your Master’s degree certificate (or an equivalent qualification) or a statement confirming completion of the degree, including the Transcript of Records.

  Applicants must have completed an artistic degree programme or an artistic Major Subject with an overall grade of at least 1.5 (“very good”).

  B2 Language Certificate

  If German is not your native language and you did not obtain your university entrance qualification (Abitur, high school diploma, etc.) at a German-speaking institution, you require a B2 Language Certificate. Please upload the certificate to the Online Application Portal by the application deadline.

  The following Language Certificates are accepted as part of the application:

  • Goethe Certificate B2
  • telc German B2 (with a grade of at least “good” / 2.0)
  • DSH 1
  • TestDaF (at least 3 points in all sections)
  • German Language Diploma (DSD II) with four B2 grades
  • onSET B2

  No proof of language proficiency is required for the certificate Programme Artist diploma or for the music certificate.

  All further information regarding proof of language proficiency and the german language examination can be found on the following page:
  Information on Language Proficiency

  Letter of Motivation

  This requirement applies only to the Master of Music: Music Pedagogy and Cross-Genre Music Education: In particular, please describe your artistic and pedagogical background, your teaching experience in artistic and pedagogical contexts or music education, as well as your academic interests and the questions you would like to explore in greater depth during your studies.

  Leadsheets

  Only for Pop-Vocals: If you have indicated that you would like piano accompaniment provided by the University of Music Münster during the Live Entrance Audition, please also upload the leadsheets.

  Statement of Intent

  Only for Pop-Vocals and Keyboards & Music Production (KMP): The statement should outline your intended professional profile and explain the resulting focus and direction of your proposed Master’s thesis or Master’s project. Particular emphasis should be placed on the potentially sustainable and career-oriented product to be developed as part of the thesis or project.

  Cover Letter

  Only for Keyboards & Music Production (KMP): Please explain the submitted compositions and compilation. Describe your ideas, working methods, the equipment used, and your professional goals.

• Video Recording

  As part of your Online Application, you must submit a link to a recent video recording (video and audio, e. g. via YouTube). The link must be publicly accessible and remain available until the admission process has been completed. Please ensure that you record each piece in a single take without cuts or editing. Cuts between individual pieces are permitted. Concert or competition recordings are not accepted. Make sure you are clearly visible throughout the entire recording.

  Please note the subject-specific requirements for the Digital Pre-Selection for the Major Subject:
  Requirements for the Major Subjects

• Accompaniment

  The available accompaniment options for your Major Subject will be displayed during the application process.

  If you wish to use your own audio files, please bring them on a USB stick. If necessary, remember to bring a suitable adapter.

  Only for Pop-Vocals: If you have indicated that you would like piano accompaniment provided by the University of Music Münster during the Live Entrance Audition, please also upload the leadsheets.

Processing Fee

Entrance Examination Regulations

The Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes are currently still undergoing accreditation.

The Entrance Examination Regulations will be published shortly.

Changes and Withdrawal

Changes

If you wish to change or update your contact details, preferred teacher or examination programme, please send the relevant information to us by email:
Student Affairs Office

Please note that changes to your preferred teacher and examination programme are only possible up to a specified deadline.

Withdrawal from the Entrance Examination

You may withdraw from the Entrance Examination at any time by email, provided that you include your application number:
Student Affairs Office

A timely withdrawal shall not be considered a failed attempt and shall not count towards the number of permitted retakes.

Important Note

Please note that all required examination components must be completed. Failure to complete one or more of the Live Entrance Auditions and examinations will result in exclusion from the application process.