Weimar, Germany
Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Weimar, Germany
Fields
music, education, humanities
Why this works
- 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.
What to check
- 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 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.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.