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Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
Bachelor German Arts & Design

Drama

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg Hamburg · Hamburg

About the Program

Body, voice, imagination, education, personality. On their way into the acting profession, students learn various acting, improvisation and physical techniques, breath-voice-speech-musicality are trained, playful imagination is stimulated and stage presence is developed. Supported by an experienced faculty, students learn how to use their acting skills in a creative way. The drama course runs through all stages of the constantly evolving theater aesthetic. Students get to know the play of antiquity, the baroque, the classical period with its bound language, naturalism, realism, expressionism, modernism and postmodernism. They try their hand at performance, post-drama and absurd theater - all of this takes place in a protected space at the Theater Academy, where everyone can try things out without danger. The focus of the training is on the development of one's own artistic personality, the ability to work...
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Body, voice, imagination, education, personality. On their way into the acting profession, students learn various acting, improvisation and physical techniques, breath-voice-speech-musicality are trained, playful imagination is stimulated and stage presence is developed. Supported by an experienced faculty, students learn how to use their acting skills in a creative way. The drama course runs through all stages of the constantly evolving theater aesthetic. Students get to know the play of antiquity, the baroque, the classical period with its bound language, naturalism, realism, expressionism, modernism and postmodernism. They try their hand at performance, post-drama and absurd theater - all of this takes place in a protected space at the Theater Academy, where everyone can try things out without danger. The focus of the training is on the development of one's own artistic personality, the ability to work...

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How do I apply to Drama 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.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Drama at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

Is Drama at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor 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 Drama 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 Drama 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 Drama? ▼

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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