Compositionfull time

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

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Composition

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission to the Master's degree "Composition" requires a completed university degree at a university of music or a comparable university in Germany or abroad. This does not necessarily have to be in composition, degrees in courses such as conducting, music theory, artistic instrumental playing, school music are also possible. For applications from abroad, sufficient German language skills are required for admission to the course. Alternatively, an application is also possible with sufficient English language skills. Admission to the Master's degree 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

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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Study Mode:
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Deadlines:
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Standard Period of Study:
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Location:
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Study Mode:
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Deadlines:
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