Entrance examination

The prerequisite for studying at the HfMT HH is successful participation in the artistic and academic entrance examination for the desired course of study.

The entrance examination is taken for the chosen main subject. In the musical subjects, it is also taken for the subsidiary subjects of music theory, aural training and piano. Below you will find further details on the entrance examination.

Some degree programs require the submission of a video; you can find information on this on the respective entrance examination page of the degree program.

A successful entrance examination is valid for a limited period of four semesters.

Students are entitled to study if they

• the artistic-academic aptitude in an entrance examination
• the higher education entrance qualification (general higher education entrance qualification or a previous qualification recognized as equivalent by the competent authority, such as the Abitur)

provides proof.

If the higher education entrance qualification was not obtained in Germany or in a German-speaking country, proof of German language skills is an additional requirement. This does not apply to applications for degree programs where English is the language of instruction.

Outstanding artistic aptitude

In the case of outstanding artistic aptitude, proof of a higher education entrance qualification (HZB) may be waived. Outstanding artistic aptitude is determined by the entrance examination committee as part of the major subject examination. This is the case if the major subject examination was assessed with a grade of at least "1.5" or 23 points. If the major subject examination is not assessed with differentiated grades or points, the entrance examination committee for the major subject decides on the existence of outstanding artistic ability.

In the case of outstanding artistic aptitude, proof of a secondary school leaving certificate or previous education recognized as equivalent by the competent authority must be provided in all cases.

This does not apply to the teaching subjects of music or theater as part of a teacher training course, where the HZB is required in addition to the entrance examination. In the case of admission, this must be proven at the latest when enrolling at the HfMT HH and at the UHH.

Additional admission requirements and entrance examination requirements are regulated in the study regulations for the individual degree programs.