Applying for the study programme Early Music (Concert Exam)

Applicants for a place in the Music Faculty at the HfK should submit an online application for admission to the entrance examination and to the course during the application period.

Enrolment for the concert exam only takes place in the summer semester.

The application process for the Music Faculty at the HfK takes place via the application portal. The HfK maintains email contact with you via your application account during the application process and informs you in a timely manner about dates, processes, necessary documents and tasks.

• tabular CV
• the programme for the entrance examination
• a passport photo
• proof of degree certificate (the prerequisite for enrolment is a Master of Music degree with a "good" (minimum grade 2.5) or comparable degree, whereby the main subject must be graded "very good" (minimum grade 1.5) or "with distinction").

After we receive your application, you will receive an email from us stating the further dates and procedures for the application process. 

The prerequisite for studying is a Master of Music, artistic training or comparable qualifications with a grade of “good” (at least grade 2.5), whereby the main subject must be graded “very good” (at least grade 1.5) or “with distinction”. The exam can not have been passed more than four years prior to the application deadline.

Proof of previous study qualifications must be submitted by the end of the application deadline (see application deadlines). 

The applicant must submit the programme or programmes for the entrance examination and the previous master's examination (Master of Music) with the application. The programmes of the public performances held after this examination can be attached. Accompanists and chamber music partners must be provided by the applicant for the entrance examination. In the main subject of composition, you must submit your own works for various ensembles that were submitted in the previous master's examination (Master of Music). Further compositions that were created after this examination can be included. 

Digital submissions (video recordings/work samples for composition) may be requested if required.

Depending on the focus, the following programmes must be prepared:

• Accordion
• Baroque Viola
• Baroque Violin
• Recorder
• Baroque Harpsichord
• Electro-acoustic Composition
• Bassoon
• Singing
• Singing (Early Music)
• Historical Lute Instruments
• Clarinet
• Piano
• Composition
• Oboe
• Timpani/Percussion
• Viola
• Viola da Gamba
• Violin
• Zinc (Cornetto)

Department 1, Office for Students, is the central contact address for all questions relating to applications, admissions, studies and examinations. From the study organisation to the application and admission process, enrolment and de-registration, to questions about taking a leave of absence from your studies, information about study and examination regulations/registrations, questions about BAföG as well as guest and secondary students: you will find advice and support here.

The dean of studies' responsibilities in the music faculty include questions about studying and teaching. The dean of studies ensures that the individual courses of study are carried out appropriately in accordance with the examination and study regulations. She decides on measures to ensure the necessary teaching offerings with adequate supervision. She also ensures that student interests are taken into account appropriately. The dean of studies supports you throughout your studies and coordinates subject-specific advice from lecturers. You are welcome to contact the dean of studies to arrange further advice and if you have personal concerns or difficulties.

Please note that proof of German language skills is a mandatory enrolment requirement. Foreign applicants to study at the University of the Arts must prove that they have a good knowledge of the German language in oral and written communication. Further information about the language certificate can be found below.

• Info for foreign applicants (PDF – German)
• FAQ proof of language skills (PDF – German)
• Application to waive proof of language skills (PDF – German)