State University of Music and Performing Arts Mannheim
Mannheim, 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
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The State University of Music and Performing Arts Mannheim (Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mannheim) is the only state arts university in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Transferred to state ownership in 1971, it traces its roots to the 1776 Mannheimer Tonschule founded by Abbé Vogler and the 1762 Académie de Danse. The university offers 10 degree programs including bachelor and master degrees in music, music education (Lehramt), jazz/popular music, dance/dance education, as well as doctoral studies and advanced soloist training. It maintains international partnerships with Yale University (USA) and Seoul National University (South Korea) and hosts nearly 500 public events annually.
Fields of study
- Music Performance
- Music Education
- Jazz and Popular Music
- Dance
- Dance Education
- Conducting
- Composition
- Music Research and Media
- Performing Arts
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Frühjahrsemester (Spring Semester), Herbstsemester (Autumn Semester)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studieninfo@muho-mannheim.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
Tuition fees are €700 per semester for the Zusatzstudium (additional studies) program, as evidenced by the BARN scholarship covering this amount. General tuition/semester fees for other programs not confirmed in available sources.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Bachelor Lehramt Musik an Gymnasien (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Frühjahrsemester, Herbstsemester |
| Bachelor Musik (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Frühjahrsemester, Herbstsemester |
| Bachelor of Arts (Tanz / Tanzpädagogik) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Herbstsemester |
| Bachelor of Music (Jazz / Popularmusik) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Herbstsemester |
| Master Lehramt Musik an Gymnasien (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master Musik (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Frühjahrsemester, Herbstsemester |
| Master of Arts (Tanz / Tanzpädagogik) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Herbstsemester |
| Master of Music (Jazz / Popularmusik) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Herbstsemester |
| Promotion (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Solistische Ausbildung (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Frühjahrsemester, Herbstsemester |
| Zusatzstudium (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Frühjahrsemester, Herbstsemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.