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.
Vacancy announcement
The Münster University of Music is seeking to fill a W2 professorship in cello for the 2027/28 winter semester. The teaching load is currently 21 SWS.
You can find detailed information about your responsibilities at the University of Music, our expectations of applicants, and the benefits of working at the University of Münster in our vacancy notice.
We look forward to receiving your application by August 2, 2026. You can also access the link to the online application form via the vacancy notice.
Current Job Vacancy
The Münster University of Music is offering a permanent position as a lecturer for special responsibilities in elementary music education (75%) starting October 1, 2026. The full-time teaching load is 24 contact hours per week; the salary is based on pay grade 13 of the TV-L public sector pay scale.
You can find detailed information about your responsibilities at the University of Music, our expectations of applicants, and the benefits of working at the University of Münster in our job posting. The application process will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026. If you have any questions in advance, please contact Barbara Plenge, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Music Münster (Reference number for inquiries: 2026_05_33).
We look forward to receiving your application by July 03, 2026, via the online application form.
ProTalent
From June 22 to July 10, 2026, students in our department can once again apply for ProTalent scholarships (Germany Scholarships) for the upcoming funding year. In addition to outstanding academic achievement, social engagement and special personal circumstances are also taken into account in the selection process. You can find the eligibility requirements and exclusion criteria on the ProTalent website.
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the ProTalent website when the time comes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Student Affairs Office.
https://www.uni-muenster.de/protalent/bewerbende/bewerbung.html
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 you will find here.
A limited number of spots have been reserved for students in our department. If you are interested, please contact us by email by June 1 with your full name, your degree program, and your major. If you decide to participate after June 1, your participation will depend on availability.
B.Mus. students in the Open elective part can earn credits by taking the course “And Now?! Successfully Launching a Career in Music – Music Career Days in Düsseldorf” taught by Prof. Isabelle Heiss. If you would like to take this course as an extracurricular offering, please send an email to Prof. Heiss.
Admission to the Youth Academy
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.
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!
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.
Successful Interdisciplinary Conference on Violence Prevention in Higher Education
On February 12, a successful conference on violence prevention – status quo and interdisciplinary perspectives – took place under the title “Between Power and Responsibility: Preventing Violence in Higher Education with Special Consideration of Music and Sports Science.” More than 60 students and staff members participated in the event. The conference was part of a project funded by the QVM Commission of the University of Münster and led by Prof. Isabelle Sophie Heiss and Dr. Lena Henning.
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.
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