# Evangelische Hochschule für Kirchenmusik

> public · Halle (Saale) · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| An aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) for Bachelor and Master church-music programmes — exam session held 15 January 2027 | 2026-12-23 | Registration for the aptitude test closes ahead of the exam date itself. Source: https://www.ehk-halle.de/bewerbung |
| An aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) for Bachelor and Master church-music programmes — exam session held 6 September 2027 | 2027-08-16 | Registration for the aptitude test closes ahead of the exam date itself. Source: https://www.ehk-halle.de/bewerbung |
| An aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) for the Master Kirchliche Popularmusik programme — exam session held 8 February 2027 | 2027-01-18 | Registration for the aptitude test closes ahead of the exam date itself; this programme runs on its own exam calendar, separate from the other church-music programmes. Source: https://www.ehk-halle.de/bewerbung |
| An aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) for the Master Kirchliche Popularmusik programme — exam session held 19 July 2027 | 2027-06-28 | Registration for the aptitude test closes ahead of the exam date itself. Source: https://www.ehk-halle.de/bewerbung |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Halle (Saale)
- **Region:** Sachsen-Anhalt
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** music, education
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.ehk-halle.de
- **Address:** Kleine Ulrichstraße 26, 06108 Halle (Saale), Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Halle (Saale) is a historic city in Saxony-Anhalt with a proud musical heritage—the birthplace of Handel and home to significant baroque traditions. The student population is active and tight-knit, rents are very cheap, and the city offers good access to Berlin and other cultural centres via excellent rail links. For music students, the cultural resonance of the city matters.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, matching German public-university norms and eliminating a major cost barrier.
- An IELTS score of 6.0 is the admission threshold, accessible for motivated CIS applicants who have studied English.
- A German university diploma carries EU-wide recognition, strengthening a graduate's credentials across Europe and beyond.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving music and education graduates time to find relevant employment.
- Halle (Saale) is a mid-size university city with low cost of living compared to Berlin or Munich, easing day-to-day budget.
- The music and education field combination suits students targeting performing, teaching, or church-music careers in a German-speaking context.

## Watch out for

- Most degree programmes at a Kirchenmusik-focused institution are taught in German; daily academic life without C1 German is extremely difficult.
- Non-EU applicants must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as financial proof before receiving a German student visa.
- A preparatory year (Studienkolleg) may be required for CIS school-leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised for German university entry.
- The church-music and education niche is highly specialised; career options outside that niche are narrower than at a broad university.
- Halle is a smaller regional city with a limited local job market, which may restrict internship and part-time work options in music.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €238–356
- **Private housing:** €356–420
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Halle
- **How to apply:** EHK Halle students are covered by the public Studentenwerk Halle (confirmed on its list of served institutions, including for BAföG/dorm access), and can additionally apply to church-run Konvikte specifically oriented to church-music/theology students — notably the Schlesisches Konvikt (60 places, many rooms fitted with pianos for practice). Apply via Studentenwerk Halle's online dorm application (studentenwerk-halle.de) or directly to the Konvikt administration for the specialist music-practice rooms.
- **Notes:** Unlike some small private/church institutions, EHK Halle IS on Studentenwerk Halle's official list of served schools (alongside Martin-Luther-Universität, Burg Giebichenstein, Hochschule Merseburg, Hochschule Anhalt) — public dorm places are accessible, average rent ~€292/month, typical single rooms €225-360/month, all-inclusive. There is also a specialist church-run Konvikt (Schlesisches Konvikt, 60 places) historically tied to church-music/theology students, valued for rooms with pianos; no public price found for it. Private WG market in Halle runs roughly €300-450/month.
- **Source:** https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime-in-halle-saale

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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