Foreign students whose native language is not German must provide evidence that their knowledge of German is sufficient for their chosen course. 
For the Bachelor’s degree, students are required to have reached level B2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 
Applicants’ linguistic competence will be established during the aptitude test. 

You will find further information in the FAQs.

Please apply via our application website by uploading the required documents and application video by 15^th of April for the next winter semester.
In order to take part in the aptitude test part 1, you need to submit your application as well as one video.

Please submit one single video recording (one take, uncut, no post-editing) with a playing time of approx. 15 minutes for the guitar and approx. 20 minutes for the piano (see below for more information). It contains the presentation of three works of different styles and characters.

Each video has to start with a short introduction (your name, your application number, the title of the piece you are about to present). There is no need for professional video production, but should be of good sound quality. However, you should be clearly visible and audible whilst playing your instrument or singing. The video should be framed to show the whole person; piano players should be seen from the side.

You will receive an e-mail with the results of part 1 of the aptitude test. If you have passed part 1 of the aptitude test, you will be invited to part 2 which will take place in June. The exact dates will be published under apply for studies. In the second round, the works from the submitted video can be presented.  

The main subject examination includes an interview on pedagogical topics. During this interview, you will be asked to explain your motivation for studying, any previous experience in guiding learning processes, and your perspective on your future teaching profession. Additionally, you will be asked to provide spontaneous comments on teaching problems and standard pedagogical situations.

Guitar
Please present at least 3 works from the following style eras:

• Baroque
• Classical/Romantic period
• a piece that was composed after 1950

​​​​​​Total playing time: 15 minutes max.

It is possible:

• to play parts of movements/works,
• to play one half of a sonata form,
• to play the theme and a slow and a fast variation out of variation works,
• to introduce, but not finish both parts of, for instance, two-part Bach Preludes 

Piano
Please present 3 works of different styles and characters:

• a polyphonic work of the Baroque era
• a classical work
• a freely-chosen work

Single movements are also possible, but they have to be played in full.​​​​​​
Total playing time: 20 minutes max.

Examples of works:

• J. S. Bach, Aus dem Wohltemperierten Klavier, Präludien und Fugen
• L. van Beethoven, Sonate f-Moll op.2 Nr. 1
• R. Schumann, Papillons op.2, Abegg Variationen op.1
• M. Ravel, Sonatine

Proof of technical mastery and musical expression is more important than the level of difficulty of the works.

In the second round, we will also examine the compulsory subject (Music theory) and your language skills.

We look forward to your application.