Application

The Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln offers a wide range of degree programmes with different bachelor and master degree courses, as well as the possibility to pursue a doctorate and a degree in concert exam.  You will find an overview of the wide range of our undergraduate and graduate programmes under Studienangebot.

You have to fulfil certain criteria for admission to the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. Admission will only be possible, after having successfully passed an aptitude test, for example. International students will additionally need a proof of their German linguistic proficiency.

Special features of the aptitude tests for the start of studies in the winter semester 2021/22

• There will be a digital preliminary round for the aptitude test for the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degree programs in the subjects violoncello, violin, piano and voice. The digital program (video recording) is expected to be submitted online by 04/30/2021. You will be notified individually by the study office about the exact form of submission (format, online platform, etc.). 
• Please note that there will be no aptitude tests for the Master of Music Production program for the winter semester 2021/22!

You will find all important information on your application on the following pages:

• Admission Requirements
• Application Form and Application Process
• Application Deadlines
• Information for International Applicants