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17 Best Music & Performing Arts Bachelor's Universities in Germany 2026

14 universities offer Music & Performing Arts bachelor’s degrees in Germany for 2026, across 25 programmes. This ranking is for applicants choosing where to study this subject at bachelor’s level in Germany.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

17 universities · ranked best first

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Universität Erfurt

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Founded
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Universität Hannover

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Founded
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UH Universität Hildesheim logo

Universität Hildesheim

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Founded
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Universität Mannheim

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Music & Performing Arts?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Fachhochschule Heidelberg, Freie Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg, Staatliche Hochschule für Musik. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Music & Performing Arts cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Music & Performing Arts abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Music & Performing Arts is an undergraduate path for applicants building performance, practice, and subject knowledge before moving into work or further study. In this group, the choices are all public universities, so the main decision is less about ownership and more about which city, programme fit, and published cost suit your plans.

The universities named in the ranking are public. Two are in large cities: Heidelberg and Munich. Published tuition appears for Heidelberg University at EUR 2,500 minimum and for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich at EUR 450 minimum; for the other universities, tuition must be confirmed directly with the university before applying.

Before you apply, confirm the exact tuition for your programme, the admission requirements, and whether the course content matches your instrument, voice, composition, or performance focus. You should also verify the teaching language, application documents, and whether the programme is the right bachelor’s route for your intended career or master’s plans.