University of Music and Theatre Munich
Munich, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
- 40%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The Hochschule für Musik und Theater München (HMTM) is a public university in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, specialising in music, dance, theatre, cultural management, and communication. It offers over 100 study variants at Bachelor, Master and other levels. Around 40% of students come from abroad, reflecting its strong international profile supported by ERASMUS+ and numerous global partnerships.
Fields of study
- Music
- Dance
- Theatre
- Cultural Management
- Communication
- Music Education
- Music Science
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Wintersemester 2026/27, Sommersemester 2027
- 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
Regular degree programs are tuition-free for both domestic and international students (as is standard at Bavarian public universities); only a semester contribution fee applies. Guest students (Gaststudierende) pay €100–€300 per semester depending on course load. The application/audition registration fee is €50.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music Elementare Musikpädagogik (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Mar 5, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Bachelor Tanz (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Winter Semester |
| Masterstudiengang Kulturjournalismus (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | May 31, 2026 | Winter Semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.