# Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig

> public · Leipzig · 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 — Music programmes and a young-talent track for primary-school music teaching (Nachwuchsförderklasse Grundschuldidaktik); only select programmes admit for the summer semester | 2026-11-20 | Registration in the online application portal opens 1 November 2026; it closes 20 November 2026 for the young-talent track and 30 November 2026 for Music programmes — check your specific programme page for the exact date that applies to you. The in-person aptitude test (Aufnahmeprüfung) follows in early December 2026 or early February 2027 depending on the track; study begins 22 March 2027. Source: https://www.hmt-leipzig.de/studium/bewerbung/bewerbungstermine-3 |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Leipzig
- **Region:** Sachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** music, arts, humanities, education
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hmt-leipzig.de/en/
- **Address:** Grassistraße 8, 04107 Leipzig, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Leipzig punches above its weight as a cultural city. It's the place where Wagner and Mendelssohn themselves walked; the Gewandhaus orchestra is over 300 years old. The city is affordable — €350–400/month for housing — and filled with independent galleries, alternative music venues, and student-run cafés. The Zeitgeist feels earnest and creative, less touristy than Berlin, with actual makers and musicians living there.

## Strengths

- No tuition fees for non-EU students, a rare advantage at a time when many European countries charge €10,000–20,000 per year.
- Leipzig is one of Germany's most affordable student cities, with living costs significantly lower than Berlin or Munich.
- A German university diploma carries full EU recognition, opening doors across 27 member states.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving time to secure employment in the EU.
- The music and arts focus matches students targeting conservatory-level training in a country with deep classical music heritage.
- Leipzig's growing cultural and creative economy offers internship and performance opportunities beyond the campus.

## Watch out for

- Most degree programmes are taught in German; without C1-level proficiency applicants cannot enroll, regardless of IELTS score.
- Non-EU applicants must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding around €11,904 to prove one year of financial support.
- Admission to a music conservatory is highly competitive and typically requires an audition; academic results alone are not sufficient.
- CIS school-leaving certificates are often not directly recognised; a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalency assessment may be required.
- Arts and music graduates face a narrower German job market than engineering or IT graduates, which affects long-term visa and income prospects.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €140–290
- **Private housing:** €280–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Leipzig
- **How to apply:** Apply online via Studentenwerk Leipzig's ipack portal (ipack.studentenwerk-leipzig.de) using a valid certificate of enrollment or admission letter for your intended start date; when a room becomes available you receive an email offer with a short acceptance deadline, after which the room passes to the next applicant.
- **Notes:** HMT Leipzig (music and theatre academy) is one of the 7 institutions explicitly served by Studentenwerk Leipzig, so its students compete citywide for the same pool of about 5,200 rooms alongside Leipzig University, HTWK and other institutions. Apply immediately after receiving your admission letter — rooms cannot be viewed before move-in and offers must be accepted within a short deadline or they pass to the next applicant.
- **Source:** https://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de/en/housing/information-new-applicants/

## 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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