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Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

About the Program

The HfMT Hamburg's doctoral program Dr. sc. mus. (Doctor of Musicology) offers the opportunity to pursue either a scientific or an artistic-scientific doctorate. In contrast to the purely scientific dissertation, the artistic-scientific doctorate consists of an artistic project and a written dissertation. The doctoral program is divided into four modules. Two of these modules should cover academic subjects that are related to the content of the doctoral project. The third and fourth modules are the dissertation and defense. Regular colloquia promote the exchange between doctoral students and enable them to regularly present and discuss the progress of their own project in plenary sessions.
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The HfMT Hamburg's doctoral program Dr. sc. mus. (Doctor of Musicology) offers the opportunity to pursue either a scientific or an artistic-scientific doctorate. In contrast to the purely scientific dissertation, the artistic-scientific doctorate consists of an artistic project and a written dissertation. The doctoral program is divided into four modules. Two of these modules should cover academic subjects that are related to the content of the doctoral project. The third and fourth modules are the dissertation and defense. Regular colloquia promote the exchange between doctoral students and enable them to regularly present and discuss the progress of their own project in plenary sessions.

Application Requirements

* Gerekli minimum derece: Müzik veya müzikolojide Master derecesi
* Akademik olmayan gereksinimler: Akademik standartlara uygun çalışabilen ve kendi çalışmalarını eleştirel ve yansıtıcı bir şekilde incelemeye istekli sanatsal kişilikler

Required Documents

* gerekli_belgeler: Çalışma başlığı ve doktora için çalışma planı içeren exposé, derece belgesi ve kabul koşullarının kanıtı, tablo şeklinde özgeçmiş
* diğer_detaylar: Danışman değerlendiricilerden birinci veya ikinci değerlendirici olarak denetim onayı

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Dr. sc. mus. at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

Is Dr. sc. mus. at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Dr. sc. mus. 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 Dr. sc. mus. at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 Dr. sc. mus.?

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.

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