Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,300
- International students
- 33%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1843
Overview
The Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig (HMT Leipzig) is one of Germany's oldest music universities, founded in 1843. It offers a wide range of programs in music performance, theatre, dramaturgy, music education, musicology, and church music. Around one third of its approximately 1,300 students come from abroad, reflecting its strong international orientation. The institution is organized into three faculties covering music, acting, and dramaturgy/theory/pedagogy.
Fields of study
- Music
- Theatre
- Dramaturgy
- Music Education
- Music Theory
- Church Music
- Jazz and Popular Music
- Conducting
- Composition
- Musicology
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirchenmusik (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Musikwissenschaft (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | May 31, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Promotion in Musikpädagogik (opens in a new tab) | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Promotion in Musikwissenschaft (opens in a new tab) | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Promotion in Theater- und Medienwissenschaft / Dramaturgie (opens in a new tab) | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Schauspiel (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Nov 30, 2026 | Winter Semester |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.