How to Apply

Application Process

Those wishing to begin their studies at the University of Music, Wuerzburg, starting in the winter semester 2011/2012, must complete an entrance examination. Prospective students take the entrance examination for the Bachelor of Music, the teaching certification in music, or the pre-college programme. Those who have already completed the appropriate/relevant courses of study equivalent to 4 semesters in their area of study (and could thus transfer into at least the 5th semester) can apply for the Diploma programme. Applicants who have already completed an appropriate course of study at another university of music take the entrance examination for a master's programme, for a still existent post-graduate programme, or for a masterclass. The mark on the entrance examination determines if the applicant will be accepted into the post-graduate studies programme or into a higher semester in the Diplom programme.

Application deadline: 31 March 2011

Further extensive information about the entrance examinations (Eignungsprüfung) can be found under the following link: entrance examinations.

International Applicants

You are considered a foreign national if you have a German Abitur (or the Swiss or Austrian equivalent) from a German-speaking country in Europe or if you have completed a degree (using the German language) from another German-speaking university in Europe. You may then apply as other German applicants.

All other international applicants should apply with the uni-assist. Detailed information for international applicants not considered foreign nationals can be found at the link International Applicants.

Necessary documents for a successful application

1. a completed application for admission (can be found on this page at the right-hand column)
2. proof of payment of the application fee (bank statement, "Kontoauszug")
3. an updated, completed curriculum vitae which includes information about previous studies
4. all school-leaving certificates and copies of certificates for all exams taken at a university or Hochschule
5. 1 passport photo
6. identity card or passport (copy) 
7. in addition for international applicants: proof of German language proficiency and a translation of all certificates in German or English
8. for transfer students: original enrollment certificate for the last semester at a previous Hochschule or university

Applicants for music theory or composition should attach documents for preselection process.

Applicants for the master's programme should include a cover letter explaining why they are applying to the programme and what their goals are.

Upon enrolment, the above mentioned documents must be presented in their original form or as notarized copies. 

To save time and effort, please do not send folder covers along with the application.

Fees for the entrance examination application

All applicants (with the exception of those for the pre-college programme) must pay a fee of 30 € for the entrance examination. Those applicants who are currently studying at the University of Music, Wuerzburg pay a reduced fee of 10 €. The fee is due upon applying for the entrance examination; proof of payment via a bank statement or receipt of payment from your bank is required. Without sufficient proof of payment your application cannot be processed and your participation in the entrance examination denied.

For those applying within Germany, please transfer the fee to the following bank account:

For foreign bank transfers, please use the following bank information:

Please be aware that your bank might require a fee for foreign money transfers, and include that in your transfer if necessary.