Study Music Industry in Germany (2026/27)

Music Industry in Germany

Studying Music Industry Studies gives you insight into how the global music business works—from production and publishing to marketing, streaming, and live events. It equips you with practical knowledge about artist management, copyright, branding, and industry trends. By studying this field, you gain the skills to navigate the professional music world, support creative talent, and build sustainable strategies in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

2 programs

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 4,740 euros (per semester)

Master

0 - 11,950 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Music Industry study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	No information	15 March
Bachelor	15 July	30 April

Master

Admission-restricted courses

No information

Admission-free courses

15 March

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

30 April

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).