Besides a comprehensive choice of courses of study in all fields of music and theatre, the University also offers courses in scientific areas of study such as music education, music therapy, musicology or cultural and media management. 

The broad range of courses offered in the field of music includes composition and orchestral and choral conducting, classes in all areas of instrumental music as well as evangelical church music, but also specific courses such as chamber music, jazz, the Eventim Pop Music Course, elementary music education, and music education for schools. 

The University's Theatre Academy, founded in 2005, produces opera and theatre directors, graduates in dramaturgy, opera and Lieder singers, and actors. One of the latest postgraduate courses offered is a master's degree in Liedgestaltung for duos consisting of a pianist and a Lieder singer. 

With respect to the challenges of modern communication, the University not only offers courses in cultural and media management, but, furthermore, offers specific courses such as computer music and multi-media composition. Currently, preparations are made for the introduction of a course in music communication. 

With its event schedule consisting of spoken and musical theatre, concerts and academic presentations, the University positions itself as an outstanding and innovative "cultural institution of four divisions" in Hamburg's cultural life. 

The University is one of the largest cultural institutions in Hamburg and its vicinity organising about 300 in-house and external events per year, which include theatre plays and operas such as the ones staged by the University's students in the event series "Young Forum for Music and Theatre", concerts of orchestras and choirs and the University's Studio 21 for contemporary classical music, chamber music, song and Lieder recitals, jazz workshops, lecture series on particular topics such as the current one on "Future Perspectives of Culture", and symposia. 

Since the University offers courses in all fields of music and, therefore, attracts a large number of gifted and ambitious students, it is always interested to provide them with plenty of opportunities to perform and gain concert experience at an early stage. Organising and providing music for large number of external events has turned out to be a great way for the University to do so. 

Involving all fields of music, from jazz to operetta, the University's events cover a broad range from table music to full-length concerts. Over the years, complete series of the University's concerts such as "Music and Lyric in the Botanical Garden" or "Sunday Concerts on Deichstraße" have become an integral part of Hamburg's cultural life. The University thus presents itself as an excellent musical partner for a multitude of cultural events and for all occasions.