Hochschule und Institut für evangelische Kirchenmusik Bayreuth Numerus Clausus

Hochschule und Institut für evangelische Kirchenmusik Bayreuth: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

Hochschule und Institut für evangelische Kirchenmusik Bayreuth NC

The Hochschule für Evangelische Kirchenmusik Bayreuth (University of Protestant Church Music Bayreuth) is a specialized public institution of higher education operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1948, the university enrolls approximately 200 students in programs focused on sacred music, church music education, and liturgical arts. Located in Bayreuth, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its baroque architecture and the annual Richard Wagner Festival, the institution offers international students access to one of Europe's significant centers for classical music culture. The university's facilities include specialized practice rooms, organs, a concert hall, and recording studios designed for church music education.

The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Protestant Church Music, with specializations in organ performance, choral conducting, liturgical organ playing, and church music pedagogy.

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Academy of Fine Arts (run by church (state-approved))

of international students

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Most Selective Study Programs at Hochschule und Institut für evangelische Kirchenmusik Bayreuth

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).