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How much does Lübeck Academy of Music cost for international students?
The Lübeck Academy of Music does not charge general tuition fees for its Bachelor's and Master's programmes, and its fee rules make no distinction for non-EU students. Fees apply only to special programmes such as the Konzertexamen (1,000 EUR per semester) and contact-study programmes. Each entrance exam application costs 60 EUR.
The latest semester contribution published by the university is 318.60 EUR, which includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket. An administration fee of 60 EUR is listed separately.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee (Bachelor, Master) | None |
| Semester contribution (latest published) | 318.60 EUR |
| of which Deutschland-Semesterticket | 208.80 EUR (from winter 2025/26) |
| of which Studentenwerk | 89.00 EUR |
| of which student body, sports and culture ticket | 20.80 EUR |
| Administration fee | 60.00 EUR |
| Entrance exam fee | 60 EUR |
| Konzertexamen | 1,000 EUR per semester |
For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| All programmes | Summer 2027 | 15 September to 1 December 2026 (entrance exams 8 to 20 February 2027) |
| All programmes | Winter | 1 February to 1 April (entrance exams in June) |
Applications go only through the muvac portal, and one set of dates applies to all applicants. Applicants whose native language is not German take a compulsory German test at B2 level during the entrance exam, usually on the evening of the main-subject exam; the Konzertexamen and Meisterklasse are exempt.
How many programmes are taught in English?
The Lübeck Academy of Music offers no degree programme taught in English. International applicants for Bachelor's and Master's programmes need German at B2, tested during the entrance exam.
About Lübeck Academy of Music
The Lübeck Academy of Music (Musikhochschule Lübeck) is a small public music university in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein. It has carried its current name since 1973, with roots in a conservatory founded in 1911, and has around 594 students from about 50 countries. It teaches instrumental and vocal performance, church music, composition and music education.
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