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Study Performing Arts in Germany: 20 Universities with 31 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
Studying music, dance, or theater at one of Germany’s universities of the arts is very popular among international students who seek to thrive and develop their skills in the free-spirited and diverse atmosphere present among the artists working and studying at these schools. Competitive entrance procedures are sometimes viewed as a sign of prestige of the schools and talent of the students who made it through the process.
For those interested in Performing Arts beyond its more conventional branches, there are also Master’s programs offered in English focusing on film, photography, digital animations or serial storytelling.
The schools offering these programs are often located in Germany’s bigger cities with vibrant cultural scenes and many opportunities to connect with other artists, such as Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg or Cologne. View all programs in our study finder and dive into your Performing Arts studies in Germany.
Overview
Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
€ 0 (12 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Maximum:
€ 6,840 per semester (2 programs for EU citizens, 1 program for Non-EU citizens)
Winter Semester
between March 01 and January 20
Summer Semester
between April 01 and September 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Performing Arts

public University
No. of Students: approx. 43,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Tuition Fees
1 English Degree Program for Performing Arts in Germany


ifs international film school cologne / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratives
(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2024/2025
16 programs
7 programs
22 programs
Application Requirements
Master degrees in Performing Arts are targeted at students who fulfill the academic requirements (usually a first academic degree, a transcript of records), the language requirements (usually a good level of English [B2]) and can produce a CV or a letter of motivation, sometimes letters of reference. Probably more important than these standard documents are artistic talent and previous works of the applicants: Many programs require their applicants to hand in portfolios or digital copies of their previous work and furthermore perform at an entrance test, that means to dance, play music or act in front of an examination committee. Contact the program directly to find out if they have a solution for international students who are not in Germany at the time of these tests.
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1 English Degree Program for Performing Arts in Germany


ifs international film school cologne / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratives
(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
3.5 (2 programs )
50 (1 program )
B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs )
7 (1 program )
95 (2 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (1 program )
IELTS Band
3.5 (2 programs )
7 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
50 (1 program )
95 (2 programs )
Cambridge Levels
B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (1 program )
1 English Degree Program for Performing Arts in Germany


ifs international film school cologne / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratives
(per semester)
Program Features
2-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Master of Education
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Music
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Winter intake
51.6%Summer intake
9.7%Winter & Summer intake
38.7%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Performing Arts

Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
Program Fees: € 1,506
M.Ed. (Master of Education)

Program Fees: € 0
B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music)

Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts)

Program Fees: € 4,500 - € 5,400
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Program Fees: € 0 - € 2,700
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Mus. (Master of Music)
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