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How much does University of Music Saar cost for international students?
The University of Music Saar charges no tuition fees for Bachelor's and Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike, because Saarland charges no general tuition fees at its public universities.
Every student pays the semester contribution. For winter 2026/27 it is 411.30 EUR and includes the Deutschlandticket for public transport across Germany. Taking the entrance examination costs 70 EUR per programme you apply for, and the fee is not refunded. The amounts are set by the university and can change.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | No tuition fees |
| Master | No tuition fees |
| Entrance examination fee (per programme, one-off) | 70 EUR |
| Semester contribution | 411.30 EUR (winter 2026/27) |
| of which Deutschlandticket | 226.80 EUR |
| of which Studierendenwerk Saarland | 121.20 EUR |
| of which administration fee | 50 EUR |
| of which student body and insurance | 13.30 EUR |
No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor, all programmes except Elementary Music Education | Summer (April) | 28 November of the previous year (entrance examinations in January) |
| Bachelor, Master and teacher training, all programmes | Winter (October) | 14 March |
The deadline is for registering for the entrance examination through the HfM online application portal; uni-assist is not used. The university publishes one set of dates for all applicants, with no separate date for non-EU applicants. Master's programmes start in winter only. Some wind, brass and percussion Bachelor's applicants first pass a video pre-round.
Applicants from abroad need German at TestDaF level 3 in every section. The proof can follow by enrolment, and conditional enrolment is possible. Check the current examination dates with the university before you apply.
How many programmes are taught in English?
The University of Music Saar offers no programmes taught in English. Teaching is in German.
It offers 28 German-taught degree programmes: 11 Bachelor of Music, 16 Master of Music and the B.A. Cultural Studies and Management, which is run with Saarland University and taught in German and English. Concert examination (Konzertexamen) and state-examination teacher-training programmes are not included in this count.
About University of Music Saar
The University of Music Saar (Hochschule für Musik Saar) is a public music school in Saarbrücken, Saarland, founded in 1947. In winter 2024/25 it had 487 students.
It offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in performance, composition, conducting, jazz, church music and music education, as well as teacher training. Admission to every programme depends on an entrance examination.
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