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Study Performing Arts in Germany: 21 Universities with 30 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)
Studying music, dance, or theater at one of Germany’s universities of the arts is very popular among international students who seek to thrive and develop their skills in the free-spirited and diverse atmosphere present among the artists working and studying at these schools. Competitive entrance procedures are sometimes viewed as a sign of prestige of the schools and talent of the students who made it through the process.
For those interested in Performing Arts beyond its more conventional branches, there are also Master’s programs offered in English focusing on film, photography, digital animations or serial storytelling.
The schools offering these programs are often located in Germany’s bigger cities with vibrant cultural scenes and many opportunities to connect with other artists, such as Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg or Cologne. View all programs in our study finder and dive into your Performing Arts studies in Germany.
Overview
Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
€ 0 (14 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Maximum:
€ 6,840 per semester (4 programs for EU citizens, 1 program for Non-EU citizens)
Winter Semester
between May 31 and April 15
Summer Semester
between June 15 and April 01
Top-ranked German Universities in Performing Arts
public University
No. of Students: approx. 3,700 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
public University
No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
public University
No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
public University
No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Performing Arts in Germany
ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratiνеs
(per semester)
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt
Expanded Μеdia
(per semester)
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt
Motion Piсturеs
(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2024/2025
Summer Semester 2025
Winter Semester 2025/2026
11 programs
15 programs
24 programs
Application Requirements
Master degrees in Performing Arts are targeted at students who fulfill the academic requirements (usually a first academic degree, a transcript of records), the language requirements (usually a good level of English [B2]) and can produce a CV or a letter of motivation, sometimes letters of reference. Probably more important than these standard documents are artistic talent and previous works of the applicants: Many programs require their applicants to hand in portfolios or digital copies of their previous work and furthermore perform at an entrance test, that means to dance, play music or act in front of an examination committee. Contact the program directly to find out if they have a solution for international students who are not in Germany at the time of these tests.
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3 English Degree Programs for Performing Arts in Germany
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
Hamburg
Multimedia Compοsitiοn
(per semester)
Barenboim-Said Akademie
Bachelor of Μusiс
(per semester)
Bard College Berlin
Berlin
Artistic Practice and Sociеtу
(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
3.5 (2 programs )
50 (1 program )
B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs )
7 (2 programs )
95 (2 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (1 program )
IELTS Band
3.5 (2 programs )
7 (2 programs )
TOEFL Scores
50 (1 program )
95 (2 programs )
Cambridge Levels
B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (1 program )
3 English Degree Programs for Performing Arts in Germany
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
Hamburg
Contemporary Performance and Compοsitiοn
(per semester)
Berlin University of the Arts
Berlin
Sound Studies and Soniс Аrts
(per semester)
Berlin University of the Arts
Berlin
Dance (Solo / Dancing / Authοrshiр)
(per semester)
Program Features
2-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Master of Education
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Music
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Winter intake
50%Summer intake
10%Winter & Summer intake
40%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Performing Arts
Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
Program Fees: € 1,506
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
Program Fees: € 0
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Program Fees: € 0
B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music)
Program Fees: € 0
M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts)
Program Fees: € 4,740 - € 5,700
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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