# Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar

> public · Weimar · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer semester 2027 — artistic, music-teaching and music-practice programmes (application window) | 2026-11-02 | Covers artistic Bachelor/Master/Concert Exam programmes, music-teaching Bachelor/Master/State Examination programmes, and the Music Practice tracks. Source: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/university/dates-and-deadlines |
| Summer semester 2027 — Musicology (B.A./M.A.) and Intercultural Music/Event Management (application window) | 2027-01-15 | Source: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/university/dates-and-deadlines |
| Summer semester 2027 — Cultural Management (M.A.) (application window) | 2027-01-15 | The page lists an unusually early opening date (1 October 2025) for this window — worth confirming directly with the institution before relying on it. Source: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/university/dates-and-deadlines |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — artistic, music-teaching and music-practice programmes (application window) | 2027-03-15 | Source: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/university/dates-and-deadlines |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Musicology and Intercultural Music/Event Management (application window) | 2027-06-30 | Source: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/university/dates-and-deadlines |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Cultural Management (M.A.) (application window) | 2027-06-30 | Source: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/university/dates-and-deadlines |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Weimar
- **Region:** Thüringen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** music, education, humanities
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/
- **Address:** Platz der Demokratie 2/3, 99423 Weimar, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Weimar is a historic cultural city in Thuringia famous for its Goethe and Liszt associations, with moderate living costs of €750–1,000 per month. The city draws musicians and artists specifically for its heritage; you'll study in an environment steeped in musical history, with regular masterclasses and performances by international guests.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, matching the affordability of German public universities.
- An IELTS 6.0 minimum is a moderate entry bar, accessible to most prepared CIS applicants.
- Music and humanities degrees from a German university carry EU-recognised diploma status across 27 countries.
- Weimar is a UNESCO World Heritage city with low cost of living compared to Munich, Hamburg, or Berlin.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to search for work across the EU/Schengen area.
- International students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year alongside studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German music conservatories are taught in German, requiring C1 level for daily study and exams.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised university entrance qualification may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) first.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Weimar is a small city with a limited local job market, making part-time work in music or related fields harder to find.
- Admission to music conservatories is highly competitive and based on audition results, independent of academic grades or IELTS.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €208–389
- **Private housing:** €389–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Weimar
- **How to apply:** Apply online through Studierendenwerk Thüringen; supply is described as cheap but limited, so early application is strongly advised. Private options are also found via university notice boards, Bauhaus-Universität's electronic board, and Weimarer Wohnstätte (municipal housing association).
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Thüringen operates around 1,100 dormitory places citywide (mostly single rooms in shared flats, plus some standalone apartments) at €105–290/month, with two dormitories located directly opposite the HfM Weimar campus. Private WG-Zimmer in Weimar typically run €250–600/month.
- **Source:** https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/study/campus/accomodation

## 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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