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Across Germany, 7 universities offer 21 Master's Music & Performing Arts programs — most run 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Universität Bayreuth, Universität der Künste Berlin and Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln.
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Universität Bayreuth — Course OverviewThe Master's degree in Applied Theatre: Theater als Soziale Arbeit at Universität Bayreuth focuses on the intersection of theater and social work. This pro...
Universität der Künste Berlin — The Master’s Degree in Conducting at Universität der Künste Berlin is designed for aspiring conductors who wish to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of m...
Universität der Künste Berlin — The Master’s Degree in European Jazz at Universität der Künste Berlin offers a profound exploration into the diverse world of jazz music, drawing on its rich history and...
Universität der Künste Berlin — The Master's Degree in Jazz Arrangement/Composition at Universität der Künste Berlin offers an in-depth exploration of jazz music through both a theoretical and practical...
Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln — The Master of Music program at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln is designed for musicians seeking to deepen their artistic and theoretical knowledge in the field of mus...
Musikhochschule Lübeck — The Master of Music program at Musikhochschule Lübeck is designed for aspiring musicians who wish to deepen their skills and knowledge in various musical disciplines. Thi...
Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart — The Master’s program in Blockflöte, Traversflöte, and historische Blockflöten at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart offers students an in-depth explora...
Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart — The Master in Conducting at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop the next generation of conduct...
Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart — The Master Gitarre program at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart offers an in-depth exploration into guitar performance, including both solo and duo fo...
Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart — The Master in Historical Keyboard Instruments at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the rich tra...
Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart — The Master of Instrumental- and Gesangspädagogik at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart is a comprehensive program designed for those passionate about m...
Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart — The Master’s Degree in Music at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart is designed for individuals who aspire to deepen their understanding and expertise i...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master in Bühnen- und Orchesterpraxis at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik offers an immersive experience for students eager to deepen their understanding of perfor...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master of Creative Arts at Staatliche Hochschule für Musik offers an immersive exploration into various art forms, including music, visual arts, and performance. This...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master Gymnasiallehramt with a focus on Jazz-Pop at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik is designed for aspiring music educators who wish to teach at the upper second...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master of Chamber Music (including Song and Song Interpretation) at Staatliche Hochschule für Musik is a prestigious program designed for advanced musicians aiming to...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master's program in Music and Society at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik explores the intricate relationship between music and societal dynamics. This course delv...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master in Music Education (Master Musik-Pädagogik) offered by the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik provides a comprehensive exploration of music pedagogy, enhancing th...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master Podium und Orchester at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik offers an immersive and comprehensive program for those seeking to excel in orchestral performance....
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Only one university here holds a QS World position — Universität Bayreuth at #448 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Universität Bayreuth has the largest research record in this group, with 3,153,515 citations and an h-index of 472. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
The usual length is 1–2 years. 81% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Staatliche Hochschule für Musik offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.
Universität Bayreuth (QS World #448), Universität der Künste Berlin (#158 in Germany) and Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln (#181 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Most listed courses run 1–2 years.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik, with 7, ahead of Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart (6).
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