english version

The complete english version of our website is currently under construction.

Nevertheless, we’d like to give our international students and our international guests an overview of the most important aspects of our university.

  • Study programmes

    At our university you can choose from more than 100 different study programmes in music, dance, theatre, musicology, cultural management and journalism. You can obtain the following degrees: Bachelor, Master, state exam (for music teachers), Promotion (German, Ph.D.), Excellence in Performance (equilvalent to Ph.D.). In addition it’s possible to study in our youth study programme (music and dance) or as a guest student.

    Please use our search for the different study programmes (English version coming soon): Studienangebot

  • Application information

    To join our study programmes you have to pass an entrance examimation. The application deadline for this exam is the 12th of March.

    Please apply via our application portal: Bewerbungsportal

    For further information about the application process, tuition fees and enrollment, please visit:

  • Support and advice: International Office

    Our international office gives advice to international students and staff exchanges.

    Further information is available on this website: International Office

  • About our university

    Our university – the University of Music and Theatre Munich (Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, abridged HMTM) – is one of the most prestigious institutions for education in music, dance and theatre in Europe.

    About 1.400 students from over 60 different countries can chose from more than 100 different study programmes. Nearly 500 teachers with broad experience provide a very individual training to our students.

    The University of Music and Theatre Munich offers studies in composing, performing and teaching in all music subjects, as well as ballet, cultural management and digital arts. It also offers courses in cooperation with the Theaterakademie August Everding covering operatic performance, acting, directing, musical theatre and make-up for theatre and film.

    The University was founded in 1846 as a private “Konservatorium”. In 1874, it became an official state educational institution of the State of Bavaria, Germany.

  • Our values

    Diversity, tolerance and respect are important values at our university. We expressly oppose all forms of discrimination, abuse of power and sexualized violence. Anyone affected will be counselled and supported in a variety of ways. 

    Our Code of Conduct lays down the rules for a respectful and equitable interaction between all members of our university.

    Download here:

    • Code of Conduct
    • Guidelines against sexual discrimination
  • Concerts & events

    Our university hosts about 900 concerts and other performances every year, as well as several international competitions.

    All events are listed here: Veranstaltungskalender