Here you will find an overview of the programs of study we offer at the Mainz School of Music.
On the respective subpages, you will find detailed information on the requirements and the course sequence. Furthermore, we are, of course, available for advising and any questions you may have.
The Faculty of Music currently offers 8 programs of study in the Bachelor’s area: Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Information on the individual programs of study can be found in the respective program profile in the Study Portal and further details on our faculty pages.
The Faculty of Music currently offers 12 programs of study in the Master’s area: Master of Music (M.Mus.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.). Information on the individual programs of study can be found in the respective program profile in the Study Portal and further details on our faculty pages.
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Musically highly gifted young people can be admitted to the preparatory class of the Mainz School of Music while still at school. Students in the preparatory class receive individual lessons from instrumental or vocal lecturers of the Mainz School of Music, as well as instruction in Music Theory. A prerequisite for admission to the Pre-College is passing an aptitude test.
The preparatory class of the Mainz School of Music is integrated into the university-wide concept of the “pre-university program (for school pupils)”. The course certificates obtained within the preparatory class can be recognized for a later program of study.
You can attend our group courses as an auditor at short notice at any time. Many prospective students use this opportunity to learn about the requirements of a music program of study.
However, if you wish to regularly attend courses at the Mainz School of Music for the purpose of further and continuing education, you will need a (fee-based) guest student certificate.
The guest student program at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz serves general further and continuing education in specific fields of knowledge, without aiming for a formal qualification (certificate, diploma, etc.).
In principle, all lectures at the School of Music are open to guest students. For all other events at the Mainz School of Music, the consent of the lecturer must be obtained and noted on the guest student certificate. Participation in individual lessons at the Mainz School of Music is generally excluded. Guest students may neither acquire course certificates nor take examinations.
Guest students can attend one or more courses; admission is granted for one semester at a time. A formal qualification such as the Abitur is not required for admission. However, you must apply for a guest student certificate. This is always limited to the current semester. If you wish to continue the guest student program, you must reapply for each subsequent semester.
Information on fees and registration options can be found on the pages of the Center for Continuing Education of the University (link in the right column).
We are pleased if you apply for a program of study at our School of Music. You can find information on the procedure, the required documents, and the aptitude test on the Application page or by following the button.
Students from abroad can find all information for a stay at the Mainz School of Music in the menu under “Incomings“.
Students of the Mainz School of Music who are interested in a semester abroad at one of the partner universities can find further information under the menu item “Outgoings“.
The Erasmus+ Coordinator Univ.-Prof. Jesse Milliner (Email: milliner-erasmus@uni-mainz.de) is also available to answer your questions about study abroad.
Students from abroad can find all information for a stay at the Mainz School of Music in the menu under “Incomings“.
Students of the Mainz School of Music who are interested in a semester abroad at one of the partner universities can find further information in the menu under “Outgoings“.
The Erasmus+ (Freemover) Coordinator Univ.-Prof. Jesse Milliner (Email: milliner-erasmus@uni-mainz.de) is available to answer your questions about studying abroad.
We are delighted about your interest in our School of Music! The application process differs depending on whether you come to Mainz as an exchange student for a limited period or if you wish to obtain a degree here. Further information can be found via the links in the right column.
There you will also find
- practical instructions for preparing and organizing your stay in Mainz
- information on interdisciplinary information events and study support programs
How can I apply (for the Erasmus+ program)?
How to apply (for Erasmus+)?
Nomination process: Please complete the nomination form and send it to:
A stay abroad during your program of study is always beneficial. At the University of Mainz and the School of Music, there are various opportunities to realize such a stay, be it for a study period, a language course, or an internship. The International Office of the University provides fundamental advising for planning a stay abroad and offers a wide range of information on funding programs, application processes, many target countries, and the university’s partner universities.
Requirements for Application and Selection:
- Timely registration with all required data in the applicant list with up to two universities, possibly indicating preference.
- Submission of a printout of the current transcript of records to the subject coordinator (includes proof of language proficiency and academic qualification).
- Should more students apply than exchange places are available at individual universities, selection will be performance-based. All previously earned credits will be included in the decision.
- If necessary, applicants will be asked to submit a letter of motivation or invited to a selection interview.
Note: Since the subject of music primarily involves individual lessons, the partner university usually makes the final decision based on an audition (CD, or on-site audition).
Do you want to study at a university that is not part of the Erasmus+ program?
You can find information at www.studium.uni-mainz.de/mein-studium/auslandsaufenthalte.
The current partner universities of the School of Music within the EU Erasmus+ program are:
Der Vertrauensdozent für ausländische Studierende unterstützt internationale Studierende bei Fragen und Herausforderungen rund um das Studium in Mainz. Er bietet vertrauliche Beratung bei sprachlichen, kulturellen oder organisatorischen Schwierigkeiten, hilft bei der Integration in die Hochschule und die Universität, und er unterstützt beim Austausch zwischen internationalen und einheimischen Studierenden.
Who can I contact?
At the higher education institution, there are a variety of practice and teaching rooms with different equipment.
Teaching rooms are booked via Microsoft Teams. You will receive further information by email before the start of your program of study, as well as the opening hours of the Mainz School of Music.
Practice rooms (and in the near future all other rooms) will be booked via openIRIS from August 18, 2025.
You can find instructions here:
Students who are not enrolled at the Mainz School of Music are not permitted to use the premises!
If you have further questions about your program of study, please contact your academic advisor.
If you have questions about enrollment (e.g., “Am I accepted?“, “When will my enrollment certificate arrive?“, “Can I still apply?“…), please contact the Student Secretariat.
Further links to information about courses can be found via the JOGU-StINe Study Information Network.
You can find instruction available for download at the end of this page.
You will also find important deadlines here.
Interesting information about studying, working, living and partying on the campus of Mainz University can be found on the Mainz campus portal.
The organization of a degree program is associated with subject-specific questions and decisions. How is the course sequence designed? Which modules can I combine? How many credit points can I achieve with the modules and which achievements are recognized? The special subject-specific information is summarized on the respective pages of the degree programs on our department pages.
If you are looking for more basic information about the degree program, you can find it in the study profile by navigating to the respective degree program.
Do you need individual advising? Our competent academic advisory offices are available to assist you.
