A prerequisite for admission to the aptitude test is normally previous participation in international competitions, master classes or chamber music projects organized by or associated with the Kronberg Academy.

Admission to the MA phase of the degree course requires the successful completion of the BA phase of the degree course or the passing of an aptitude test according to § 3 (in this case, the degree of difficulty of the aptitude test is based on the requirements of the final examinations of the BA phase).