Master
German + English
Arts & Design
Inclusive Music Education Community Music
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
With its conceptually unique Master's degree program in "Inclusive Music Education/Community Music" that has already won international awards, the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is the first European university to offer a full-time and part-time continuing education program that is explicitly aimed at qualifying music educators and their professionalization with regard to the implementation of the human right of inclusion. Drawing strongly on the concept of community music, the program aims to enable students to perceive, recognize, and value diversity and the potential that it holds for breaking down barriers, and to provide them with an understanding of how constructive, democratic interaction between people with diverse requirements, opportunities, dispositions, and habitualizations can be promoted through music education. This also involves guiding principles of Community Music, such as social justice, participation, contextualization or cultural democracy.
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With its conceptually unique Master's degree program in "Inclusive Music Education/Community Music" that has already won international awards, the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is the first European university to offer a full-time and part-time continuing education program that is explicitly aimed at qualifying music educators and their professionalization with regard to the implementation of the human right of inclusion. Drawing strongly on the concept of community music, the program aims to enable students to perceive, recognize, and value diversity and the potential that it holds for breaking down barriers, and to provide them with an understanding of how constructive, democratic interaction between people with diverse requirements, opportunities, dispositions, and habitualizations can be promoted through music education. This also involves guiding principles of Community Music, such as social justice, participation, contextualization or cultural democracy.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Inclusive Music Education Community Music at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Inclusive Music Education Community Music at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt
Is Inclusive Music Education Community Music at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Inclusive Music Education Community Music programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Inclusive Music Education Community Music at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Inclusive Music Education Community Music? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.