Master
German + English
Arts & Design
Directing
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
The two-year Master's degree program in Directing with a focus on musical theater or acting enables students to deepen their artistic research through individual profile analysis and learning agreements. Two projects are planned during the course of the program: a workshop production with an experimental character and a major final project. For musical theater, either a world premiere can be developed in cooperation with the composition and dramaturgy courses or a work from the repertoire can be reinterpreted. The spectrum for directing drama ranges from devised theater, the development of an original evening of theater, to the reinterpretation of a literary model. The program includes professionalization in dealing with the professional theater field through regular round tables with representatives from different positions at theaters. The Theaterakademie works closely with various courses of study at its own university and is expanding cooperation with other universities in and outside Hamburg. Exchanges with European theater schools are an integral part of the program.
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The two-year Master's degree program in Directing with a focus on musical theater or acting enables students to deepen their artistic research through individual profile analysis and learning agreements. Two projects are planned during the course of the program: a workshop production with an experimental character and a major final project. For musical theater, either a world premiere can be developed in cooperation with the composition and dramaturgy courses or a work from the repertoire can be reinterpreted. The spectrum for directing drama ranges from devised theater, the development of an original evening of theater, to the reinterpretation of a literary model. The program includes professionalization in dealing with the professional theater field through regular round tables with representatives from different positions at theaters. The Theaterakademie works closely with various courses of study at its own university and is expanding cooperation with other universities in and outside Hamburg. Exchanges with European theater schools are an integral part of the program.
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How do I apply to Directing at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Directing at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
Is Directing at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Directing programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Directing at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Directing? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.