Skip to main content

Acting directing entrance exam

The content on this page was translated automatically.

DIE UNENDLICHE GESCHICHTE (Director: Mathias Spaan, Dramaturgy: Paul Marwitz, 2020, Junges SchauSpielHaus)
Picture: Sinje Hasheider

The application period for the new master’s program starting in the summer semester of 2027 begins on December 1, 2026, and ends on January 10, 2027.

For the 2027–28 winter semester, the application period for the bachelor’s program begins on February 15, 2027, and ends on April 1, 2027.

To successfully apply for the Bachelor’s program in Theater Directing and the Master’s program in Theater Directing, the following steps must be completed within the application period:

  • Submission of the online application, including upload of supporting documents
  • Receipt of the application fee

Your application will only be considered if all the steps described above are fully completed within the application period and both the online application and the application fee have been received.

We look forward to receiving your application.


The entrance examination takes place in two stages. In the first stage, pre-selection is made on the basis of the director's concept submitted. Those who pass the first stage are admitted to the second part of the entrance examination.

The requirements and details of the entrance examinations can be found in the admission and examination regulations.


Dates 2nd round

Directing/MA:

The 2nd round of entrance examinations for the summer semester 2026 for Directing/MA 2026 is expected to take place on 22/23.02.2026.

Directing Drama/BA:

The 2nd round of entrance examinations for the winter semester 2026/26 for Directing Acting/BA is expected to take place 07-10.05.2026.

Invitations will be sent out at short notice. Please plan these dates in good time.


Contact us

Marjan Yassen

Fachbüro Regie Schauspiel+49 40 209494227marjan.yassen@hfmt.hamburg.de

Paul Marwitz

Studiengangskoordination Regie Schauspiel+49 152 51693508paul.marwitz-2@hfmt-hamburg.de

Prof. Sabina Dhein

Fachgruppensprecher:in Regie Schauspiel+49 170 9050185sabina.dhein@hfmt-hamburg.de