Hochschule für Kirchenmusik der Evangelischen Landeskirche in Baden
Heidelberg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
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Overview
The Hochschule für Kirchenmusik der Evangelischen Landeskirche in Baden (HfK Heidelberg) is a specialist institution of higher education for church music in Heidelberg, Germany. It is operated by the Protestant State Church in Baden and offers Bachelor and Master programs in Evangelische Kirchenmusik, Popularkirchenmusik, and Posaunenwart, as well as advanced artistic training courses in organ, choral conducting, singing, and piano.
Fields of study
- Church Music
- Popular Church Music
- Choral Conducting
- Organ
- Singing
- Piano
- Brass Instrument Music
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- sekretariat@hfk-heidelberg.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
From about $3,240 / year
Domestic students
€1,500 – €2,000 / semester
KA-Orgel / Orgelimprovisation / Chorleitung / KE-Orgel: 1.500 € per semester (plus Studierendenwerk fees). KA-Gesang / Klavier: 2.000 € per semester (plus Studierendenwerk fees). Guest study (Gaststudium): 440 € per semester per subject. No tuition listed for Bachelor/Master Kirchenmusik degree programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Bachelor Evangelische Kirchenmusik (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Bachelor Popularkirchenmusik (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Bachelor Posaunenwart (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Künstlerische Ausbildung - Chorleitung (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | — | €1,500 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Künstlerische Ausbildung - Gesang (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | — | €2,000 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Künstlerische Ausbildung - Klavier (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | — | €2,000 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Künstlerische Ausbildung - Orgel (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | — | €1,500 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Künstlerische Ausbildung - Orgelimprovisation (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | — | €1,500 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Master Evangelische Kirchenmusik (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Master Popularkirchenmusik (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Orgel Solistenklasse (Konzertexamen) (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | — | — | €1,500 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.