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How much does Robert Schumann School of Music and Media Düsseldorf cost for international students?
RSH is a state university in North Rhine-Westphalia and charges no tuition fees, for EU and non-EU students alike. Every student pays the semester contribution.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's and Master's | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution (winter 2026/27) | 366.80 EUR per semester |
| – of which Deutschland-Ticket | 226.80 EUR |
| – of which Studierendenwerk | 120 EUR |
| – of which student body (AStA) | 20 EUR |
| Proficiency test fee | 50 EUR (10 EUR for each further programme applied for at the same time; not refunded) |
The Deutschland-Ticket covers local and regional public transport throughout Germany. No tuition does not mean no proof of funds: for the student visa you still 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?
RSH sets the same deadlines for all applicants. You apply online directly to RSH and then take a proficiency test in Düsseldorf; late applications are not processed.
| Programme | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (all programmes) | Winter | 1 March |
| Master's and Excellence programmes | Winter | 1 March |
| Master's and Excellence programmes | Summer | 31 October |
| Master's in Musicology | Winter / summer | 15 August / 15 February |
Bachelor's proficiency tests are generally held only for the winter semester. The Master's in Klang und Realität admits only in summer, and the Master's in Artistic Music Production only in winter. Apply early so there is time for the test and the visa.
How many programmes are taught in English?
RSH does not offer any degree programme taught in English. All programmes are taught in German, and applicants need German at B2 level or a comparable qualification.
About Robert Schumann School of Music and Media Düsseldorf
The Robert Schumann School of Music and Media is a public university of music in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Its roots go back to 1935, when three private music schools merged into the Robert Schumann Conservatory, named after the composer who lived in Düsseldorf; it became an independent university of music in 1987.
Its 14 Bachelor's and 19 Master's programmes cover instrumental and vocal performance, composition, conducting, church music, music education, music theory, musicology (with Heinrich Heine University) and music and media, including sound and image engineering, artistic music production and music film directing. About a third of its students come from abroad.
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