Application
Studying at the HfMT Cologne
We are pleased that you are interested in studying at our university. On this page, we will inform you about the individual steps you need to take when applying.
- The application (incl. admission and enrolment procedure) for studies at the Cologne University of Music and Dance takes the form of an online application.
- Applications for degree programs offered in the summer semester are usually possible from the beginning of September to the 01 of October.
- Applications for degree programs offered in the winter semester are usually possible from the beginning of January to the 01 of March.
- The exact application periods can be found in the information below.
Questions about the application process
The following contact points are available for further questions:
- Central Student Advisory Service: studienberatung@hfmt-koeln.de
- Office of Student Affairs : studiensekretariat@hfmt-koeln.de
Application deadlines (CET) winter semester 2025/26
- Bachelor of Music degree programs: 01.03.2025
- Master of Music degree programs: 01.03.2025
- Master of Education degree programs: 01.03.2025
- Concert Examination: 01.03.2025
- Master of Arts Dance Education: 01.03.2025
- Master of Arts degree programs: 01.06.2025
- Young Studies and Pre-College Cologne: 01.03.2025
The aptitude tests are expected to take place as follows. Changes are possible and will be communicated in good time:
- Master of Arts Tanzvermittlung: 31.03. und 01.04.2025
- Bachelor of Arts Tanz: bestehend aus 2 Phasen; die 2. Phase findet vom 28.04.-30.04.2025 statt
- Bachelor of Arts Lehramt Musik an Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen: Klausur: 26.04.2025, praktische Prüfungen: 26.05. oder 27.05.2025
- Master of Education Lehramt Musik an Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen: 28.05. oder 30.05.2025
- Bachelor of Musik Elementare Musikpädagogik und Instrumental-/Gesangspädagogik: 15.05., 19.05. - 23.05.2025
- Bachelor of Musik und Master of Music Jazz/Pop sowie Hauptfach Jazz/Pop Instrumentalpädagogik: 19.05. - 23.05.2025
- Bachelor of Music und Master of Music: 28.05. - voraussichtlich 19.06.2025
- Konzertexamen: 16.06. - 20.06.2025
Application Deadlines (CET) and aptitude tests Summer Semester 2025
Applications for the summer semester are only possible for the Teacher in Music (Bachelor and Master), Protestant/Catholic Church Music (Bachelor and Master) and Pre-College Cologne and Jungstudium degree programmes.
- Bachelor's degree programmes: Application deadline 01.10.2024
- Master of Music degree programmes and Master of Education (teaching degree): Application deadline 01.10.2024
- Pre-College Cologne: Application deadline 01.10.2024
- Jungstudium: Application deadline 01.10.2024
The aptitude tests for teaching degree programmes are expected to take place as follows
Bachelor of Arts Teacher Training Programme Music:
Written exam: 16 November 2024
Practical examinations: 16 - 17 December 2024
The registration deadline ends on 1 October 2024
Master of Education Teacher Training Programme Music (with second subject):
18 December 2024
The aptitude tests for Church Music (Bachelor and Master) and Pre-College Cologne are expected to take place in January/February 2025.
Participation fee (fee) for the selection procedure
The Cologne University of Music and Dance with its campuses in Cologne, Aachen and Wuppertal charges all applicants a fee of € 50.00 for participating in the admission procedure (in the case of applications for several degree programmes, the fee is only charged once).
Account details
Recipient: Landeshauptkasse NRW Düsseldorf (Erkrather Str. 339, 40231 Düsseldorf)
Bank: HeLaBa Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Uerdinger Str. 88, 40474 Düsseldorf)
BIC: WELADEDDXXX
IBAN: DE48 3005 0000 0001 6377 35
It is essential to state the purpose of the transfer:
76540.0000.0000.723/<your surname>, <your first name> in capital letters.
Please upload a screenshot of your bank transfer via Muvac. Please read the information under ‘Step 1: Online application’.
Reimbursement
Please note that a refund of the fee is generally excluded, even if the application is cancelled. The fee will be refunded as an exception in cases where the university is unable to offer places on the degree programme for which you have applied at short notice for capacity reasons.
Requirements for admission
A certificate of general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) is required to study at the Cologne University of Music and Dance. This can be replaced by a certificate recognized as equivalent by a competent state authority.
A subject-specific aptitude test is required for admission to all artistic and artistic-pedagogical degree programs at the Cologne University of Music and Dance.
There are special admission requirements for the Master of Arts Musicology, Master of Arts Music Pedagogy and Master of Arts Dance Studies programs as well as the Master of Education Lehramt an Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen.
The admission requirements can be found in the aptitude test regulations for the respective study programs on the corresponding study program pages.
Studying without Abitur
The following applies to the artistic Bachelor of Music programmes: If you have a special artistic talent, it is also possible to study at the Cologne University of Music and Dance without the above-mentioned certificate (Abitur). To do so, you must have demonstrated your outstanding artistic talent in a special artistic aptitude test. In this case, proof that you have completed your schooling is sufficient.
International applicants
Furthermore, foreign applicants must prove sufficient knowledge of the German language, as language skills are indispensable for successful studies in Germany.
For more information, please see the page for international applicants.
Application procedure
Here we provide you with detailed information on the application process. Take a look at the online tutorial in which we explain the individual steps of an application via the online portal muvac.
Step 1: Online application
The application takes place online via the muvac platform.
First create a profile with muvac and enter all the details on your CV. In your personal profile, you can upload all the necessary documents under the "Documents" tab and, if required, integrate audio and video recordings under the "Media" tab. Upload your video files via muvac when you are asked to do so during the application process.
Then apply via muvac for the desired course of study (vacancy). All information relevant to the application will be requested online. If you are required to submit video files as part of a digital preselection, you must be sure to add the link from your muvac profile to your application in muvac. Submit any missing documents exclusively via muvac.
Please prepare the following documents for your online application and upload them as PDF or easy-to-read image files in muvac:
1. university entrance qualification:
- Proof of university entrance qualification (high school diploma / admission to high school or equivalent recognized prior education).
- if you do not have a university entrance qualification: the last school report on the assessment procedure of outstanding artistic talent
- if you are applying for a master's degree: proof of a completed bachelor's degree in accordance with the aptitude test regulations or, if this has not yet been completed, a current certificate of study
- or for students from abroad: all documents and certificates of school attendance or university attendance abroad.
2. list of pieces/works prepared for the qualifying examination according to the qualifying examination regulations
3. proof of payment of the participation fee for the application procedure (see below)
4. curriculum vitae
The application is submitted exclusively as an online application. Submitted application documents in paper form will not be considered.
Step 2: Suitability test
What is the aptitude test?
In the aptitude test you prove your artistic and/or artistic-pedagogical aptitude for the respective degree program. Please refer to the aptitude test regulations for the contents of the aptitude test.
When is the aptitude test?
After completion of the examination of the complete online application, you will receive an admission to the aptitude test with the exact test dates from the study secretariat of the Cologne University of Music and Dance.
Guest auditor
Guest students may be admitted to individual courses (general lectures) upon application within the limits of the available study places. Admission is granted for one semester at a time. Guest auditors are issued with a "Guest Auditor's Certificate", which entitles them to attend the specified courses. Guest students are not entitled to individual instruction and are not entitled to a practice room at the university. Guest students are not covered by health insurance. No fare reduction is granted. They cannot take exams and do not receive transcripts. You can apply for guest auditor status using this document.
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