Compositionfull time

Degree
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
8 semesters
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Deadlines
April 2026 (Aptitude test)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Composition

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

The prerequisite for admission to the Bachelor's degree course in Composition is proof of the higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) in accordance with Art. 54 para. 2 of the Hessian Higher Education Act of 14.12.2009 in the version of 21 December 2010. A missing higher education entrance qualification can be replaced by an outstanding artistic talent (at least 19 out of a possible 25 points in the aptitude test) according to Art. 54 Abs. 4 Satz 3 HHG. Sufficient oral and written command of the German language is required for admission to the Bachelor's degree course in Composition. Admission to the Bachelor's degree course in Composition requires the successful completion of an aptitude test.

Lecture period

  • 07.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

15.01.2026 - 01.04.2026

Summer semester (2025)

Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

01.10.2026 - 01.12.2026

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

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Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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