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Universität Osnabrück
Bachelor German Arts & Design

Music/Musicology - Dual-Subject

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The subject of music/musicology consists of equal parts historical musicology, systematic musicology (including music technology and music education), music theory and artistic practice. The artistic practice consists of instrumental main subject lessons, which are supplemented by professionally oriented piano playing and singing lessons. There is also the opportunity to participate in various orchestras, ensembles and choirs. The dual-subject Bachelor's degree is the basis for further studies with the aim of becoming a secondary education teacher or pursuing a specialist Master's degree in Musicology. It also prepares students for music-related fields of work outside of school such as broadcasting, cultural management, specialist journals, computer companies and in the production, trade and marketing of music.

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 higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

Music/Musicology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Music/Musicology - Dual-Subject at Universität Osnabrück

Is Music/Musicology - Dual-Subject at Universität Osnabrück taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Music/Musicology - Dual-Subject 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 Music/Musicology - Dual-Subject at Universität Osnabrück? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 Music/Musicology - Dual-Subject? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Osnabrück — 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.

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