German exam
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This page is intended for you if you have received a letter of admission to the bachelor’s program at HfMT HH for the winter semester 2026/27 and did not complete your high school diploma in Germany.
The German language exam at the HfMT HH is administered by the Hamburg Conservatory and consists of two parts.
The first part takes place online in July. The second part takes place on-site in Hamburg at the Hamburg Conservatory at the start of the academic year.
Admission Requirement:
If you did not complete your high school diploma (or, if applicable, previous studies) in Germany, taking the German language exam is a mandatory admission requirement for enrollment in the bachelor’s program. A “German language certificate” does not exempt you from taking this exam.
But don’t worry: If you do not pass the German exam, you can still begin your studies. In that case, attending German language courses is a prerequisite for enrollment, and you must provide proof of registration with the Hamburg Conservatory. You will receive information on registering with the Hamburg Conservatory directly from the Conservatory in September.
German Exam - Part I (online)
Below you will find additional information about the exam dates, registration, and the exam procedure, as well as the Zoom link for the online German exam in July.
Exam Dates (via Zoom):
July 1, 2026 ( 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
July 2, 2026 (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
July 3, 2026 (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
July 6, 2026 (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
July 7, 2026 (4:00–6:00 p.m.)
July 8, 2026 (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
July 13, 2026 (4:00 PM–6:00 PM)
July 14, 2026 (4:00–7:00 p.m.)
Make-up session: August 17 (4:00–6:00 p.m.)
Registration
Registration is possible after receiving the admission notice and must be submitted via email to the Hamburg Conservatory at:
After registering for one of the dates listed above, you will receive a specific time within the specified window during which you can log in to the exam using the link below.
Zoom Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86010117450?pwd=Kzj5fsc7Pa13qWWnlNZ31BbD209aCe.1
Exam Procedure
If you have any questions regarding the exam procedure or content, you may also submit them via the email address provided during registration.
- Exam Requirements:
Please ensure that you are alone in the room during the Zoom exam. You will confirm this at the beginning of the exam by briefly panning the camera around the room. Also, make sure that you will not be disturbed. No music or background noise should be audible. Please also present a valid photo ID (identity card or passport) to verify your identity.
- Exam Content
The oral exam consists of a personal interview. Your speaking and listening comprehension will be assessed. During the interview, you will introduce yourself, discuss your musical background, and describe your musical preferences. Grammar and musical vocabulary will not be directly tested. It is important that you speak authentically and are able to respond spontaneously to the questions.
German Exam - Part II
Part II of the German exam takes place on site at the Hamburg Conservatory at the start of the academic year. Below you will find further information on exam dates, registration, and the exam procedure.
Exam Date
September30 , 2026
from 12 :00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Make-up exam date
October 8, 2026
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Address
Room 505
Lilly-Giordano-Stieg No. 1, 22763 Hamburg
Registration
You do not need to register separately; simply show up for the exam at the Hamburg Conservatory. If you are not in Germany in time, please attend the make-up exam.
Exam Procedure
The exam consists of two parts. The first part is a personal interview, and the second part is a written exam.
Contact for Questions About the Exam