Hochschule für Musik Lübeck
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Information for International Students at Hochschule für Musik Lübeck
Hochschule für Musik Lübeck in Lübeck, Germany welcomes international students.
- No visa support offered
- No on-campus work
- Student housing available
Programs at Hochschule für Musik Lübeck (72 programs)
Hochschule für Musik Lübeck offers 72 programs across Bachelor, Master, PhD levels.
Bachelor Programs (24)
- Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Vocal Performance (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
Students in this program cultivate their vocal technique, stage presence, and repertoire knowledge for opera, Lied, and oratorio. It includes extensive vocal training, acting classes, and performance opportunities.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Opera Singer, Concert Singer, Vocal Coach, Choir Member - Vokal (Vocal) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program provides comprehensive training in vocal performance, including opera and concert singing.
Field: Vocal Music
Career outcomes: Vocal Performer, Opera Singer - Musik Vermitteln - polyvalent (Imparting Music - polyvalent) (BA) — German · Scholarship available
This program focuses on music education and mediation, preparing students for various roles in music pedagogy and cultural institutions.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Educator, Music Mediator
Deadline: February 1 to April 1 annually (for October intake) - Instrumentale und Elementare Musikpädagogik (IEMP) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program combines instrumental/vocal pedagogy with elementary music education, preparing students for teaching roles in various settings.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Teacher - Schlagzeug (Percussion) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program focuses on the artistic and technical development of percussionists.
Field: Instrumental Music (Percussion)
Career outcomes: Percussionist, Music Teacher - Blasinstrumente (Wind Instruments) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program offers specialized training in various wind instruments.
Field: Instrumental Music (Wind Instruments)
Career outcomes: Wind Instrument Performer, Music Teacher - Musiktheorie / Gehörbildung (Music Theory / Aural Training) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in music theory and aural training.
Field: Music Theory - Gitarre (Guitar) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program provides comprehensive training in guitar performance.
Field: Instrumental Music (Guitar)
Career outcomes: Guitarist, Music Teacher - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Instrumental Performance (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
This program focuses on developing high-level instrumental skills, musical interpretation, and performance practice across various instruments. Students receive intensive individual instruction and participate in numerous ensemble activities.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Orchestra Musician, Solo Performer, Chamber Musician, Music Teacher - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Music Education (School Music) (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
Designed for aspiring music teachers, this program covers instrumental/vocal pedagogy, music theory, history, and practical teaching methods for schools. It prepares students for a subsequent Master's in education.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Teacher (Schools), Private Music Instructor, Music Educator - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Church Music (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
This program trains students for careers in church music, focusing on organ playing, conducting choirs, liturgical improvisation, and music theory relevant to sacred music. It combines practical skills with theological understanding.
Field: Church Music
Career outcomes: Church Musician, Organist, Choir Director, Cantor - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Elementary Music Education (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
This program focuses on teaching music to young children, covering early childhood music pedagogy, playful music-making, and developing creative musical activities for elementary school settings and beyond.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Elementary Music Teacher, Music School Teacher, Early Childhood Music Specialist - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Vocal Performance (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
Students in this program cultivate their vocal technique, stage presence, and repertoire knowledge for opera, Lied, and oratorio. It includes extensive vocal training, acting classes, and performance opportunities.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Opera Singer, Concert Singer, Vocal Coach, Choir Member - Vokal (Vocal) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program provides comprehensive training in vocal performance, including opera and concert singing.
Field: Vocal Music
Career outcomes: Vocal Performer, Opera Singer - Musik Vermitteln - polyvalent (Imparting Music - polyvalent) (BA) — German · Scholarship available
This program focuses on music education and mediation, preparing students for various roles in music pedagogy and cultural institutions.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Educator, Music Mediator
Deadline: February 1 to April 1 annually (for October intake) - Instrumentale und Elementare Musikpädagogik (IEMP) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program combines instrumental/vocal pedagogy with elementary music education, preparing students for teaching roles in various settings.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Teacher - Schlagzeug (Percussion) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program focuses on the artistic and technical development of percussionists.
Field: Instrumental Music (Percussion)
Career outcomes: Percussionist, Music Teacher - Blasinstrumente (Wind Instruments) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program offers specialized training in various wind instruments.
Field: Instrumental Music (Wind Instruments)
Career outcomes: Wind Instrument Performer, Music Teacher - Musiktheorie / Gehörbildung (Music Theory / Aural Training) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in music theory and aural training.
Field: Music Theory - Gitarre (Guitar) (BSc) — German · Scholarship available
This program provides comprehensive training in guitar performance.
Field: Instrumental Music (Guitar)
Career outcomes: Guitarist, Music Teacher - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Instrumental Performance (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
This program focuses on developing high-level instrumental skills, musical interpretation, and performance practice across various instruments. Students receive intensive individual instruction and participate in numerous ensemble activities.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Orchestra Musician, Solo Performer, Chamber Musician, Music Teacher - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Music Education (School Music) (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
Designed for aspiring music teachers, this program covers instrumental/vocal pedagogy, music theory, history, and practical teaching methods for schools. It prepares students for a subsequent Master's in education.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Teacher (Schools), Private Music Instructor, Music Educator - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Church Music (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
This program trains students for careers in church music, focusing on organ playing, conducting choirs, liturgical improvisation, and music theory relevant to sacred music. It combines practical skills with theological understanding.
Field: Church Music
Career outcomes: Church Musician, Organist, Choir Director, Cantor - Bachelor of Music (BMus) - Elementary Music Education (BMus) — 48 months · German · €300/yr
This program focuses on teaching music to young children, covering early childhood music pedagogy, playful music-making, and developing creative musical activities for elementary school settings and beyond.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Elementary Music Teacher, Music School Teacher, Early Childhood Music Specialist
Master Programs (34)
- Musiktheorie (Music Theory) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
In-depth study of music theory, analysis, and historical theoretical concepts.
Field: Music Theory
Career outcomes: Music Theorist, Researcher - Master of Education / M.Ed. Musik (Lehramt) (Master of Education / M.Ed. Music - Teaching Degree) (MEd) — German · Scholarship available
This program prepares students for a teaching career in music at secondary schools.
Field: Music Education (Teaching Degree)
Career outcomes: Secondary School Music Teacher - Vokalmusik (Oper, Konzert) (Vocal Music - Opera, Concert) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Specialized vocal training for careers in opera and concert performance.
Field: Vocal Music (Opera, Concert)
Career outcomes: Opera Singer, Concert Vocalist - Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Academic study of music history, culture, and research methodologies.
Field: Musicology
Career outcomes: Musicologist, Researcher, Archivist - Performance (Instrumental Music, Vocal Music) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Advanced artistic training in a specific instrument or vocal discipline, focusing on performance practice and interpretation.
Field: Instrumental Music
Career outcomes: Performer, Music Teacher - Komposition (Composition) (MSc) — German
Advanced studies in musical composition, including contemporary techniques and theoretical concepts.
Field: Composition
Career outcomes: Composer - Ensembleleitung (Ensemble Conducting) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Training in conducting various musical ensembles.
Field: Conducting
Career outcomes: Conductor, Ensemble Director - Kammermusik (Chamber Music) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Specialized program focusing on the performance and interpretation of chamber music.
Field: Chamber Music
Career outcomes: Chamber Musician, Ensemble Performer - Popularmusik / Jazz (Popular Music / Jazz) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Advanced studies in popular music and jazz performance, theory, and composition.
Field: Popular Music
Career outcomes: Popular Musician, Jazz Musician, Composer - Musikpädagogik (Music Education) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Advanced studies in music pedagogy, focusing on educational theories and practices in music.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Educator, Music Teacher - Master of Music (MMus) - Vocal Performance (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
An intensive program for singers to achieve artistic maturity, expand their operatic and concert repertoire, and prepare for professional careers. It includes advanced vocal coaching and stage training.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Opera Soloist, Concert Performer, Vocal Pedagogue, Ensemble Singer - Master of Music (MMus) - Instrumental Performance (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This advanced program allows instrumentalists to refine their artistic and technical skills, deepen their repertoire knowledge, and develop individual artistic profiles. It culminates in significant performance projects.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Professional Musician, Orchestra Member, Soloist, Ensemble Leader - Master of Music (MMus) - Composition (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This program offers advanced training in musical composition, allowing students to develop their unique compositional voice across various genres and instrumentation. It includes individual mentorship and opportunities for premieres.
Field: Composition
Career outcomes: Composer, Arranger, Music Theorist, Lecturer - Master of Music (MMus) - Church Music (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This master's program deepens expertise in all areas of church music, including advanced organ performance, choral conducting, improvisation, and composition for liturgical settings. It prepares for leading church music positions.
Field: Church Music
Career outcomes: Director of Church Music, Cathedral Organist, Concert Organist, Choir Master - Master of Music (MMus) - Music Education (Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy) (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
Focusing on advanced pedagogical methods, this program prepares graduates for teaching instrumental or vocal music at music schools, conservatories, or in private practice. It combines performance with educational theory.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music School Teacher, Private Music Teacher, University Lecturer (Pedagogy), Music Educator - Master of Music (MMus) - Chamber Music (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
Designed for musicians passionate about collaborative performance, this program offers intensive coaching in chamber music repertoire, ensemble playing, and artistic interpretation. Students work in established or newly formed ensembles.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Professional Chamber Musician, Ensemble Coach, Orchestra Musician - Master of Music (MMus) - Conducting (Orchestra/Choir) (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
An intensive program for aspiring conductors, focusing on score analysis, rehearsal techniques, and practical conducting experience with various ensembles. Students gain experience leading both orchestral and choral works.
Field: Conducting
Career outcomes: Orchestra Conductor, Choir Conductor, Opera Conductor, Music Director - Musiktheorie (Music Theory) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
In-depth study of music theory, analysis, and historical theoretical concepts.
Field: Music Theory
Career outcomes: Music Theorist, Researcher - Master of Education / M.Ed. Musik (Lehramt) (Master of Education / M.Ed. Music - Teaching Degree) (MEd) — German · Scholarship available
This program prepares students for a teaching career in music at secondary schools.
Field: Music Education (Teaching Degree)
Career outcomes: Secondary School Music Teacher - Vokalmusik (Oper, Konzert) (Vocal Music - Opera, Concert) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Specialized vocal training for careers in opera and concert performance.
Field: Vocal Music (Opera, Concert)
Career outcomes: Opera Singer, Concert Vocalist - Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Academic study of music history, culture, and research methodologies.
Field: Musicology
Career outcomes: Musicologist, Researcher, Archivist - Performance (Instrumental Music, Vocal Music) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Advanced artistic training in a specific instrument or vocal discipline, focusing on performance practice and interpretation.
Field: Instrumental Music
Career outcomes: Performer, Music Teacher - Komposition (Composition) (MSc) — German
Advanced studies in musical composition, including contemporary techniques and theoretical concepts.
Field: Composition
Career outcomes: Composer - Ensembleleitung (Ensemble Conducting) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Training in conducting various musical ensembles.
Field: Conducting
Career outcomes: Conductor, Ensemble Director - Kammermusik (Chamber Music) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Specialized program focusing on the performance and interpretation of chamber music.
Field: Chamber Music
Career outcomes: Chamber Musician, Ensemble Performer - Popularmusik / Jazz (Popular Music / Jazz) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Advanced studies in popular music and jazz performance, theory, and composition.
Field: Popular Music
Career outcomes: Popular Musician, Jazz Musician, Composer - Musikpädagogik (Music Education) (MSc) — German · Scholarship available
Advanced studies in music pedagogy, focusing on educational theories and practices in music.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music Educator, Music Teacher - Master of Music (MMus) - Vocal Performance (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
An intensive program for singers to achieve artistic maturity, expand their operatic and concert repertoire, and prepare for professional careers. It includes advanced vocal coaching and stage training.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Opera Soloist, Concert Performer, Vocal Pedagogue, Ensemble Singer - Master of Music (MMus) - Instrumental Performance (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This advanced program allows instrumentalists to refine their artistic and technical skills, deepen their repertoire knowledge, and develop individual artistic profiles. It culminates in significant performance projects.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Professional Musician, Orchestra Member, Soloist, Ensemble Leader - Master of Music (MMus) - Composition (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This program offers advanced training in musical composition, allowing students to develop their unique compositional voice across various genres and instrumentation. It includes individual mentorship and opportunities for premieres.
Field: Composition
Career outcomes: Composer, Arranger, Music Theorist, Lecturer - Master of Music (MMus) - Church Music (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This master's program deepens expertise in all areas of church music, including advanced organ performance, choral conducting, improvisation, and composition for liturgical settings. It prepares for leading church music positions.
Field: Church Music
Career outcomes: Director of Church Music, Cathedral Organist, Concert Organist, Choir Master - Master of Music (MMus) - Music Education (Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy) (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
Focusing on advanced pedagogical methods, this program prepares graduates for teaching instrumental or vocal music at music schools, conservatories, or in private practice. It combines performance with educational theory.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Music School Teacher, Private Music Teacher, University Lecturer (Pedagogy), Music Educator - Master of Music (MMus) - Chamber Music (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
Designed for musicians passionate about collaborative performance, this program offers intensive coaching in chamber music repertoire, ensemble playing, and artistic interpretation. Students work in established or newly formed ensembles.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Professional Chamber Musician, Ensemble Coach, Orchestra Musician - Master of Music (MMus) - Conducting (Orchestra/Choir) (MMus) — 24 months · German · €300/yr
An intensive program for aspiring conductors, focusing on score analysis, rehearsal techniques, and practical conducting experience with various ensembles. Students gain experience leading both orchestral and choral works.
Field: Conducting
Career outcomes: Orchestra Conductor, Choir Conductor, Opera Conductor, Music Director
PhD Programs (14)
- Konzertexamen (Concert Exam) — German · Scholarship available
This is a highly advanced performance program for exceptionally talented musicians aiming for a professional solo career.
Field: Instrumental Music
Career outcomes: Solo Performer - Doctoral Programme (Promotion) in Musikpädagogik (Music Education) (PhD) — German · Scholarship available
This program involves intensive independent academic research in music education, culminating in a dissertation and oral examination.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Academic Researcher, University Professor, Music Education Specialist - Doctoral Programme (Promotion) in Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) (PhD) — German · Scholarship available
This program involves intensive independent academic research in musicology, culminating in a dissertation and oral examination.
Field: Musicology
Career outcomes: Academic Researcher, University Professor, Musicologist - Doctoral Programme (Promotion) in Musiktheorie (Music Theory) (PhD) — German · Scholarship available
This program involves intensive independent academic research in music theory, culminating in a dissertation and oral examination.
Field: Music Theory
Career outcomes: Academic Researcher, University Professor, Music Theorist - Konzertexamen (Concert Exam) - Instrumental Performance — 24 months · German · €300/yr
The Konzertexamen is a postgraduate program for exceptionally talented instrumentalists aiming for a professional solo or orchestral career. It focuses on intensive artistic development and culminates in public concert performances.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Concert Soloist, Principal Orchestra Member, Chamber Musician, University Performance Faculty - Konzertexamen (Concert Exam) - Vocal Performance — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This highest artistic qualification for vocalists provides an opportunity for exceptional singers to further refine their artistry and prepare for international careers in opera and concert. It involves extensive stage and concert experience.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Opera Soloist, International Concert Singer, Vocal Coach, University Vocal Faculty - PhD in Musicology (PhD) — 36 months · German · €300/yr
This doctoral program offers advanced research opportunities in various fields of musicology, including historical musicology, ethnomusicology, and systematic musicology. Students conduct original research culminating in a dissertation.
Field: Musicology
Career outcomes: University Professor, Music Researcher, Archivist, Music Critic - Konzertexamen (Concert Exam) — German · Scholarship available
This is a highly advanced performance program for exceptionally talented musicians aiming for a professional solo career.
Field: Instrumental Music
Career outcomes: Solo Performer - Doctoral Programme (Promotion) in Musikpädagogik (Music Education) (PhD) — German · Scholarship available
This program involves intensive independent academic research in music education, culminating in a dissertation and oral examination.
Field: Music Education
Career outcomes: Academic Researcher, University Professor, Music Education Specialist - Doctoral Programme (Promotion) in Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) (PhD) — German · Scholarship available
This program involves intensive independent academic research in musicology, culminating in a dissertation and oral examination.
Field: Musicology
Career outcomes: Academic Researcher, University Professor, Musicologist - Doctoral Programme (Promotion) in Musiktheorie (Music Theory) (PhD) — German · Scholarship available
This program involves intensive independent academic research in music theory, culminating in a dissertation and oral examination.
Field: Music Theory
Career outcomes: Academic Researcher, University Professor, Music Theorist - Konzertexamen (Concert Exam) - Instrumental Performance — 24 months · German · €300/yr
The Konzertexamen is a postgraduate program for exceptionally talented instrumentalists aiming for a professional solo or orchestral career. It focuses on intensive artistic development and culminates in public concert performances.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Concert Soloist, Principal Orchestra Member, Chamber Musician, University Performance Faculty - Konzertexamen (Concert Exam) - Vocal Performance — 24 months · German · €300/yr
This highest artistic qualification for vocalists provides an opportunity for exceptional singers to further refine their artistry and prepare for international careers in opera and concert. It involves extensive stage and concert experience.
Field: Music Performance
Career outcomes: Opera Soloist, International Concert Singer, Vocal Coach, University Vocal Faculty - PhD in Musicology (PhD) — 36 months · German · €300/yr
This doctoral program offers advanced research opportunities in various fields of musicology, including historical musicology, ethnomusicology, and systematic musicology. Students conduct original research culminating in a dissertation.
Field: Musicology
Career outcomes: University Professor, Music Researcher, Archivist, Music Critic
Scholarships & Tuition at Hochschule für Musik Lübeck
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Campus & Facilities at Hochschule für Musik Lübeck
- Student housing available
- No sports facilities
- No disability support info
Key Highlights
- Only conservatory in Schleswig-Holstein
- Renowned annual Brahms Festival
- Located in historic UNESCO townhouses
- High ratio of international students
- World-class solo instrument training
- Strong focus on chamber music
Frequently Asked Questions about Hochschule für Musik Lübeck
What is Hochschule für Musik Lübeck?
Hochschule für Musik Lübeck is a university located in Lübeck, Germany. .
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Hochschule für Musik Lübeck offers 72 programs: 24 Bachelor's, 34 Master's, and 14 PhD programs across various fields of study.
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