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.

mensch.musik.masterclasses 

Bewerbungsschluss: 18.01.2026

If you say: Music is my world & should also be my profession – then you've come to the right place!

Would you like to start your studies? Are you looking for a new perspective as a musician? Discover the fascination of studying music in Münster and get to know the University of Music as part of the mensch.musik.meisterkurse!

Whether classical or pop, artistic or music education training – come to Münster to get to know us personally at our masterclasses! Meet your future teachers and fellow students at the University of Music in Münster in the relaxed environment of one of Germany's most beautiful university cities. We look forward to seeing you!

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Opera Studio

Application deadline for the Opera Studio at Theater Münster: January 18, 2026
Auditions at Theater Münster: February 26/27, 2026
Application deadline for the Münster University of Music: March 26, 2026

For the 2026/27 winter semester, the Theater Münster, in cooperation with the Münster University of Music, is advertising one position each for soprano, mezzo-soprano, and tenor for the Münster Opera Studio.

Members of the opera studio will have the opportunity to participate in professional productions at Theater Münster for one or two seasons in the form of a paid internship alongside their studies, allowing them to gain their first practical professional experience.

The opera studio combines a four-semester Master's degree program in “Music and Creativity” or a two-semester certificate program in “Music Certificate Year” with solo participation in music theater productions, concerts, and interdisciplinary projects at Theater Münster in the 2026/27 and, if applicable, 2027/28 seasons.

You can find more information on our website here.

GWK Sponsorship Award 2026

The Society for the Promotion of Westphalian Cultural Work (GWK) e.V. will award two sponsorship prizes for music in 2026 to classical musicians from Westfalen-Lippe who have achieved above-average performance.

Application deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
Public competition auditions: March 19–21, 2026, concert hall of the Münster University of Music
Public award ceremony: Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Erbdrostenhof, Münster.

Each prize is endowed with €5,000 and admission to a long-term support program (concerts, consulting, possibly CD production if the candidate is ready for a CD release).

Detailed information on the application process can be found on the GWK website.

Click here for the poster announcing the competition.

Christmas concerts by the MHS Symphony Orchestra

A Christmas Carol 
Conductor: Miloš Dopsaj

On December 13 and 15, 2025, the orchestra project of the 2025/26 winter semester featured popular pre-Christmas classics, including Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella, Sleigh Ride, The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, and many more.

We would like to thank everyone for their great interest in our concerts! We would also like to thank all those involved in this project, both in the foreground and behind the scenes, who made A Christmas Carol such a wonderful experience!

Das neue Wintersemester-Programm 2025/26 der Musikhochschule Münster ist erschienen!

Ab dem 2. Oktober bis Ende März warten im Konzertsaal am Ludgeriplatz 1 wieder mehr als 130 musikalische Highlights auf ihr Publikum! 

Vom 15.-16. November findet zum 11. Mal das mensch.musik.festival der Musikhochschule Münster statt. Unter dem Motto „Beziehungen“ werden musikalische und zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen thematisiert. Die Musikhochschule freut sich Ihnen an diesem Wochenende wieder ein abwechslungsreiches Programm von Klassik bis Pop darbieten zu können - erstmals ohne Einlasskarten zugänglich und wie gewohnt bei freiem Eintritt. Um Spenden wird allerdings herzlich gebeten. 

Das Publikum der Musikhochschule darf sich neben dem Festival, Klassen- und Abschlusskonzerten sowie kleinen Konzertreihen außerdem auf zahlreiche Gast- und Kooperationskonzerte mit renommierten internationalen Musiker*innen freuen. 

Ein neues Format der Pop-Abteilung der Musikhochschule Münster findet ab diesem Semester wiederkehrend in der „Baracke" am Aasee statt: Die aasee session. Organisiert von Studierenden, ist sie ein offener Ort zum Spielen, Zuhören, Ausprobieren und gemeinsamem Erleben von Musik - eine Jam-Session mit Opening Act. 

Auch der WDR ist am 3. Dezember wieder zu Gast, um dem Spitzennachwuchs ein Podium zu bieten. Das Sinfonieorchester der Musikhochschule Münster führt am 13. Dezember unter der Leitung von Miloš Dopsaj sein Winterprogramm „A Christmas Carol“ auf und verzaubert das Publikum mit weihnachtlichen Klängen und stimmt auf die besinnliche Jahreszeit ein.

Der Eintritt zu beinahe allen Veranstaltungen ist frei. Spenden helfen dabei, dieses Angebot aufrecht zu erhalten!

Eine gedruckte Semesterbroschüre ist ab sofort kostenlos in der Musikhochschule am Ludgeriplatz erhältlich, in Kürze auch an universitären und städtischen Auslagestellen. Online wird das Programm laufend aktualisiert und ergänzt. Folgen Sie daher der Musikhochschule Münster auf Instagram und Facebook oder besuchen Sie regelmäßig die Website: www.uni-muenster.de/Musikhochschule

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.

Elemental Music

Elementary music is not "easy," but fundamental and essential.

All prospective students who have a passion for making music together, improvisation, performance and artistic design work are cordially invited to apply for our Elementary Music and Didactics program.

As a graduate, you will have access to a wide range of challenging careers. - All information is available here.

Solidarity with Ukraine

The Münster University of Music strongly condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, their students, artists, scientists and their families. Our thoughts also go out to our university members and their families.

At https://aec-music.eu/supporting-ukrainian-refugees/, many European music academies are compiling support offers especially for Ukrainian refugee music students - the Münster University of Music is also participating.

MUSIC CAMPUS MÜNSTER

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As a user of the Münster University of Music, you are familiar with our building at Ludgeriplatz and know: Unfortunately, it no longer meets today's requirements for accessibility, space for our students and more modern teaching design options. The need for space and renovation is no longer in proportion to the possibilities that the beloved but old building can offer at all. Therefore, we at the Academy of Music hope for a fundamental improvement of our situation, which would make a new domicile possible. And this change has a name: Music Campus Münster.

With the following two films, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this forward-looking cultural and musical project: Short film part 1 at YouTube | Short film part 2 at YouTube

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The Music Campus opens up a unique opportunity to unite the musical cultural and educational institutions and the passion of music-making professionals as well as amateurs of the urban society at one location. The resulting synergy effects will be much greater than the mere sum of the participants. Curiosity meets experience, hobby meets professionalism - the new music campus offers space for music, culture, science and international exchange.

EMU and the University of Music fully endorse the plans for the Music Campus. At the council meeting on April 6, 2022, the city of Münster will now also decide on the location and the cost framework.

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An online petition under the motto "We want the music campus in Münster" was very successful and was presented at the last council meeting in February. A flash mob on March 19 on the Prinzipalmarkt gave further emphasis to the request. More than 150 choir singers from over 20 choirs set a resounding sign for music in Münster. They were accompanied by a brass ensemble. Here you can watch the film of the flash mob!