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  • University Mainz University
  • Degree Master of Music
  • Degree Master of Music, M.Mus.
  • Study Type Second cycle
  • Mode of admission selection procedure / qualifying examination
  • Application Deadline for Aptitude Test 15.11.2025
  • Standard period of study (amount) 4 semesters
  • Study Mode (elucidation) full time
  • Location (main / branches campus) Mainz
  • Admission semester summer and winter semester
  • Subject

    Das Composition gehört zum Studienbereiche Music der Fächergruppe Art, Music, Design.

    Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Music.

    Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Art, Music, Design.

     Composition

  • Areas of Concentration Analysis/Theory, Composition, Interdisciplinary academic studies/postgraduate refresher course
  • Field of study
    • Target group The Master's degree course in Musical Theory seeks to familiarise students with both the historical and systematic aspects of musical theory. Most course graduates subsequently pursue music teaching or academic careers.
    • kind of Master course according to the KMK consecutive
    • Main instruction language German
    • Further language(s) English
    • Annotation of the Higher Education Institution Applications are submitted via the student registrars office of the University of Mainz \; Registration for the aptitude test at the University of Music.
      If the Bachelor degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, but at least 135 credit points can be demonstrated: Submit a certificate of study and examinations and the average grade achieved so far. (This certificate must be issued by the relevant higher education, original or officially authenticated copy). After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted.
      If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
    • Course Website
    • Akkreditierungsrat Logo
      Link to the programme in the Accreditation Council database
  • Access and Admission Requirements
    • Mode of admission selection procedure / qualifying examination
    • Admission semester summer and winter semester
    • Bachelor's degree in Music or Musicology or equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad.
      Pass the aptitude test (see https://www.musik.uni-mainz.de/studium/bewerbung/).
      knowledge of the English Language
      For applicants who have not obtained their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution or a degree in a German-language course, proof of sufficient German language skills (comparable to level DSH-2) must be provided. Evidence is provided by submitting appropriate test certificates. If this proof is not provided at the latest when the course begins, the admission expires.
    • Completion of first university degree Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
      (and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent)

      For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study:
      • Area of study: Music, Musicology, Music Pedagogy
    • Further admission requirements Passed admission test
  • Programme Dates and Deadlines
    • Sommersemester 2026
        • Application Deadline for Aptitude Test 15.11.2025
    • Wintersemester 2026/2027
        • Application Deadline for Aptitude Test 15.05.2026
  • Contact / contact person
    • International Students and applicants are kindly requested to contact the International Office:
    • Studierendenservice - Zulassung International
    • Street address Studierenden Service Center, Forum universitatis 1, 1. OG, 55128 Mainz
    • Phone 06131 39-22525
    • Fax 06131 39-25548
    • incomings(at)international.uni-mainz.de
    • Internetpage of the institution
    • Contact / contact person for this program
    • Bezeichnung Kontaktstelle Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Hochschule für Musik
    • Contact person Univ.-Prof. Dr. habil Birger Petersen
    • Street address Jakob-Welder-Weg 28, 55099 Mainz
    • Phone 49 6131 / 39-28007
    • Fax 49 6131 / 39-28005
    • Zentrale Studienberatung, Studierenden Service Center, Forum universitatis, Eingang 1, 1. OG
    • Street address Forum universitatis 1, 55128 Mainz
    • Postal/mail adress 55099 Mainz
    • Phone 06131 39-22122
    • Fax 06131 39-25004
    • zsb(at)uni-mainz.de
    • Internetpage of the institution
    • Contact Frau Beate Lipps
    • Function Leiterin
    • Phone 06131 39-22122
    • Fax 06131 39-25004
    • zsb(at)uni-mainz.de
    • Internet page

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