# Musikhochschule Lübeck

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## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — all degree programmes, application phase for the aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) | 1 April | The application phase runs 1 February to 1 April. Music-conservatory admission runs through a practical aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung); in-person exams are held in June, with study starting 1 October. Source: https://www.mh-luebeck.de/termine-fristen-kosten |
| Summer semester — all degree programmes, application phase for the aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) | 1 December | The application phase runs 1 September to 1 December of the preceding calendar year. In-person exams are held in February, with study starting 1 April. Source: https://www.mh-luebeck.de/termine-fristen-kosten |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Lübeck
- **Region:** Schleswig-Holstein
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** music, education
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.mh-luebeck.de
- **Address:** Große Petersgrube 17-29, 23552 Lübeck, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Lübeck is a compact historic city in northern Germany with a rich musical heritage—it's where Thomas Mann lived and where Bach taught. Student life is centred on music: the university, concert halls, and practice studios dominate. Living costs are low, and the city offers a contemplative, arts-focused environment rather than a party scene. For serious music students, this focus is valuable.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students matches Germany's public-university norm, making this a rare free option in a specialised arts field.
- A German music degree carries EU-level recognition, opening employment across all 27 Schengen member states.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not elite English preparation.
- Lübeck is a mid-sized historic city with comparatively low living costs versus Hamburg or Munich.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving time to find music or education sector work.
- The music and education field combination suits graduates aiming at performing careers and teaching licensure simultaneously.

## Watch out for

- Daily life and most bachelor-level instruction in Germany is conducted in German; strong B2/C1 German is essential beyond the IELTS requirement.
- Non-EU applicants whose school-leaving certificate is not recognised in Germany must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year, which must be secured before the visa is issued.
- Lübeck's compact economy limits internship and professional-network opportunities compared to major cultural hubs like Berlin or Hamburg.
- Admission to music conservatories is highly competitive and typically requires a live audition; language or financial preparation alone does not guarantee a place.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €251–355
- **Private housing:** €370–470
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Lübeck
- **How to apply:** Apply online through the Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein housing portal as soon as you receive your admission letter (Zulassungsbescheid) and confirm the application via the link sent by email; only one application per person per semester is allowed. Placement decisions are issued roughly six weeks before 1 March / 1 September and continue on a rolling basis through the semester, and a refundable deposit of about €500 is due before move-in.
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein runs 549 dorm places across four residences in Lübeck (International Student Residence, Student Village, Anschützstraße, Füchtingstraße), open to students at all three Lübeck higher-education institutions, including Musikhochschule Lübeck. Demand outstrips supply, so applying as soon as the admission letter arrives is essential; expect a waiting list, especially for September/winter-semester starts.
- **Source:** https://studentenwerk.sh/en/wohnheime-luebeck

## 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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