Applying for the study programme Composition / Electroacoustic Composition (M.M., KA)

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

The entrance examination takes place in person. After we receive your application, you will receive an email from us stating the further dates and procedures for the application process.

Requirements are detailed in the following document:

• Requirements for the entrance exam (PDF)

The exact procedure for the entrance examination is described and regulated in the exam regulations:

• Exam regulations – Master of Music (PDF – German)

The application process for the Faculty of Music at the HfK takes place via the application portal (Bewerbungsportal). 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.

For the application for admission to the entrance examination and to the course, all applicants must provide the following application documents by the end of the application deadline (uploaded).

• tabular CV
• the programme for the entrance examination
• work portfolio with own compositions: The work portfolio comprises a list of works and at least three of the applicant's own compositions in the form of scores and/or sound recordings (especially in the case of electroacoustic music). Further documentation (e.g. intermedia works, software projects) can also be added
• a passport photo
• copies of certificates
• further information about school qualifications and university degrees already acquired that are a prerequisite for or are related to the degree programme applied for

Foreign applicants are requested to send copies of their certificates with a certified translation in German. A certified translation in English is also accepted.

A fee of 50 euros is charged for entering the application process. You will receive information about bank details and intended use by email after your application has been checked. The fee must be received in the account of the University of the Arts Bremen by January 15th at the latest. Participation in the entrance examination is not possible without paying the fee.

The entrance examinations for the Faculty of Music in the summer semester 2025 will take place in person in the period of February 3rd to 7th 2025 at University of the Arts Bremen.

A list of the provisional dates for the entrance exams for the individual instruments will be announced shortly. If you have any questions, please contact bewerbung-musik@hfk-bremen.de.

Admitted applicants will be notified of the exact examination dates in good time by email with the invitation to the entrance examination.

If you have passed the entrance examination, you will receive notification by email and take part in the allocation process for the available study places.

If you receive admission to the study program, you should inform us that you have accepted the study place. You will receive information about this with the admission letter.

If you receive a rejection letter, it remains to be seen whether the University of the Arts can allocate you a place in the follow-up procedure. If a replacement procedure takes place, you will be notified automatically. We guarantee that no study place will remain vacant!

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 skils (PDF – German)
• Application to waive proof of language skills – KuD (PDF – German)