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How much does Palucca University of Dance Dresden cost for international students?
Palucca does not charge tuition for the BA Dance. The Master's programmes charge a study fee per semester, which applies to all students, not only those from outside the EU. Every student also pays a semester contribution.
| Programme (winter 2026/27) | Cost per semester |
|---|---|
| BA Dance | No tuition; 383.33 EUR semester contribution (112.73 EUR Studentenwerk, 6 EUR student body, 264.60 EUR Deutschlandsemesterticket) |
| MA Choreography | 608.33 EUR (225 EUR study fee + 383.33 EUR semester contribution) |
| MA Dance Teacher (part-time) | 868.73 EUR (750 EUR study fee + 118.73 EUR contribution, no ticket) |
| Application fee | 50 EUR per application |
Saxony was discussing a bill to introduce tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester for non-EU students, which had not been put to a vote as of October 2026.
Whatever the tuition position, the proof of funds still applies. For the student visa you need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
Palucca runs its own admission procedure through its application portal; there is no uni-assist step. Each application costs a 50 EUR fee. All programmes start in the winter semester only.
| Programme | Intake | Application period and dates |
|---|---|---|
| BA Dance | Winter 2027/28 | Portal open 1 January – 7 February 2027; video aptitude test result by 8 March 2027; entrance exam in Dresden 9–11 April 2027 |
| MA Choreography (every two years) | Winter 2028/29 | Portal dates not yet published |
| MA Dance Teacher (part-time) | Winter 2027/28 | Portal open 11 January – 5 March 2027; entrance exams arranged individually by the end of April |
For the BA Dance, you must be under 20 when you begin the first or second semester. The selection has two steps: an online video aptitude test, then an on-site entrance exam in classical, modern and contemporary dance and improvisation. If you need a visa to travel to the entrance exam, apply for a prospective student (applicant) visa in good time.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Two degree programmes are taught in English and can be studied full time on a student visa: the BA Dance (three years; English at B1 level, e.g. Cambridge PET, TOEFL iBT or IELTS, by enrolment) and the MA Choreography (English C1 by the end of the second semester; some courses are delivered online; admission every two years).
The MA Dance Teacher is also taught in English (C1), but it is a part-time work-study programme, so it is not suitable for a student visa. No German certificate is required for any of these programmes.
About Palucca University of Dance Dresden
The Palucca University of Dance Dresden (Palucca Hochschule für Tanz Dresden) was founded in 1925 by the dancer and teacher Gret Palucca and has been a state institution since 1949. It is Germany's only independent public university devoted entirely to dance, with around 185 students and a high share of international students.
Besides the BA Dance and the Master's programmes in Choreography and Dance Teacher, Palucca runs a young talents programme with its own secondary school, an Artistic Master Class and an apprentice programme with the Semperoper Ballett.
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