Lectures, Dates and Advice
Lecture Directory
Lecture Periods
Winter semester 2024/25
- Lecture period (project time/orchestra rehearsals) at the Institute of Music: 1 October 2024
Start/period of the courses: 7.10.2024 - 31.1.2025 - Public holiday: 03.10 and 31.10.2024
Christmas vacation: 21.12.2024 - 05.01.2025
Summer semester 2025
- Lecture Period: 7.4. - 18.7.2025
Winter semester 2025/26
- Lecture period (project time/orchestra rehearsals) at the Institute of Music: 1 October 2025
Start/period of the courses: 6.10.2025 - 30.1.2026 - Public holiday: 03.10 and 31.10.2025
Christmas vacation: 22.12.2025 - 04.01.2026
Summer semester 2026
- Lecture Period: 07.04.-17.07.2026
Semester dates
The winter semester commences on 1 October and finishes on 31 March each year, the summer semester commences on 1 April and finishes on 30 September each year.
Semester and tuition fees
The Rostock University for Music and Drama does not charge any general tuition fees. No fees are charged for undergraduate courses or graduated courses until the students obtain their second professional qualifications.
The semester fee of € 285,40 has to be paid for every semester. It includes the costs for public transport, the student welfare service and the student council. It has to be transferred on the following account:
Reference: 20251studentnumber
IBAN: DE 79 1305 0000 0201 0189 18
BIC: NOLADE21ROS
According to §2 No 1 of the statue of University fees, taking part in further education studies is chargeable.
Re-registration deadline for the summer semester 2025:
- 01.01.-31.01.2025
- Grace period until: 15.02.2025
- Grace period with increased semester fee from: 15/02/2025
Re-registration period for the winter semester 2025/26:
- 01.06.-30.06.2025
- Grace period until: 15/07/2025
- Grace period with increased semester fee from: 16/07/2025
Examinations, extending studies & leave of absence
The entrance and final examinations take place at the end of the lecture period. Exceptions may be agreed.
The deadline for the interim and final examinations ends
- on 15 October for the winter semester
- on 15 April for the summer semester
but at least 8 weeks before the examination date.
The application for leave of absence or for extending studies (exception: Leave of absence due to an internship) has to be proposed until
- 1 August for the winter semester
- 1 March for the summer semester
Opening hours
Building
during the lecture period:
07.00 am – 11.00 am Monday to Friday
08.00 am – 11.00 am Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Practice times end one hour before the building closes.
Please check the notices during the lecture-free period.
Student Administration Office/International Office
08.30 am – 11.00 am Monday to Friday
Mondays and Thursdays 02.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Forms for your studies
In our intranet please find all important forms for your studies, as for example re-registration, application for exams, suspension etc. Password required.
Regulations regarding the degree courses
Compilation (only available in German)
Assistance to foreign students
The International Student Office is a college facility set up to assist foreign students. For further information please check the pages International Office and Students from other Institutions.
Abuse of power and discrimination
Here you will find advice and help.
Student accommodation
The student welfare service runs halls of residence in the Hanseatic city of Rostock, offering accommodation for students. They are within easy reach of the city centre by bike or public transport.
Please note that the principle to be applies is first come, first serve. Make sure that you propose for an accommodation as soon as you receive your letter of acception.
Scholarships and Financing your studies
Please note that there are special determinations for international students. Please contact the International Office or find a suitable scholarship.
Student Advisory Service
Study advisory service for students at the Department of Music
Students on the Bachelor’s course at the Music Department are counselled and supervised by their main subject teacher. They will also supported and advised by the head of the Department of Music and by the Pro-Rector for study, research and teaching.
Study advisory service for students at the Department of Drama
Students at the Department of Drama are supported by a personal mentor from the first day on of their education.
The personal mentor helps with all problems of the university life and gives support with the artistic and pedagogical tasks. The personal mentor informs you in individual and group talks about your performance level and gives advice how to organize your studies more effective.
Your personal mentor will also inform you about any organizational issues and is accompanying you until your final exams.
Study advisory service for students of Music Science, Music Pedagogy and School Music
Students who study music as a subject of their Bachelor of Education are supervised by their main subject teachers. If there are any questions regarding general problems with the organization of their studies and exams, they are counselled by the teachers of heir subjects.
