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  • 31 Jan
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About the programme

Musikwissenschaft (Musicology) is a research-oriented, German-taught Master of Arts at the University of Freiburg over 4 semesters with 120 credits, with entry in the winter or summer semester. It trains you in historical, empirical and ethnographic methods to analyse musical practices across periods and cultures and their social, political and cultural contexts. You choose one of three focus areas: historical, systematic or cultural-ethnomusicological music research. Cross-cutting modules cover musical mediality, cultural embedding, performance and perception, and you can gain practical experience through research projects, musical practice, concerts, field studies or internships. Graduates can work in academic research, cultural institutions, publishing and media. You need German at C1, English at B1, and Latin or another modern language at A2.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Musicology at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required

APS verification

APS certificate
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Prerequisites

has obtained a first degree from a German university in a bachelor's program or in an equivalent program of study lasting at least three years at a German or foreign university that meets the qualifying requirements specified in paragraph 2,

2. has knowledge of the German language that corresponds to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as knowledge of English that corresponds to at least level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and

3. has knowledge of another modern foreign language that corresponds to at least level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or has acquired the Latinum or has equivalent knowledge of Latin.

Language requirements: German C1; English B1; Latinum/Latinum-equivalent knowledge or other modern foreign language at level A2

Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.

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How to apply

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Direct to university

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Application fee

Free

Complexity

Medium

Address

Visitor address: Friedrichstraße 39, 79098 Freiburg

Postal address: Postfach, 79085 Freiburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

200 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,304 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

1500

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