State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 800
- International students
- 40%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1857
Overview
The State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart (HMDK Stuttgart), founded in 1857, is the oldest and largest university of music and performing arts in Baden-Württemberg. Located in central Stuttgart, it offers 37 accredited degree programmes across 4 faculties and 11 institutes, with around 800 students from approximately 50 countries. The university covers music, performing arts, music theory, and academic disciplines. It operates its own Wilhelma Theatre and hosts over 500 events annually.
Fields of study
- Music Performance
- Music Education
- Composition
- Conducting
- Jazz and Popular Music
- Church Music
- Musicology
- Music Theory
- Opera
- Acting
- Speech Arts
- Puppetry
- Elementary Music Pedagogy
- Music Mediation
- Performance
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Sommersemester 2027, Wintersemester 2027/28
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- aufnahmepruefung@hmdk-stuttgart.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Most Bachelor and Master programmes have no tuition fees. Continuing Education Master's programmes (e.g. Wind Orchestra Conducting, Choral Conducting) charge €500 per semester. Additional fees may apply for non-EU/EEA students, second degree programmes, and concert examinations. Application processing fee: €50 per application.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Teaching Degree Program - Music Education (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Nov 9, 2026 | Summer and winter semester |
| Continuing Education Master's in Choral Conducting (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Master's | 2 years | €500 / semester | Apr 1, 2027 | Winter semester |
| Continuing Education Master's in Wind Orchestra Conducting (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Master's | 2 years | €500 / semester | Apr 1, 2027 | Winter semester |
| Master of Education - Teaching Degree Program (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Nov 9, 2026 | Summer and winter semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.