Bachelor
German
Arts & Design
Historical Instruments
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
About the Program
The Department of Historical Instruments offers top-notch training in baroque string instruments, historical keyboard instruments, recorder, traverso, baroque oboe, baroque trumpet, and historical plucked instruments. Students also have access to a selection of historical instruments on loan, including violins, viole da gamba, violoni, natural horns and baroque trombones. The HfM Würzburg has a permanent Baroque Orchestra with Historical Instruments (BaHI). Chamber music with various baroque instruments and singing is cultivated under the direction of internationally renowned professors and lecturers. Individual instruction is enriched by seminars on historical performance practice and study excursions to instrument collections. Students can specialize in various profiles: Historic string instruments, Historic woodwind instruments, Historic brass instruments, Historic keyboard instruments, or Historic plucked instruments. The bachelor's degree provides students with preparation for a working life in the field of early music as well as for further specialization through advanced master's degree courses. The central objective is the development of an independent artistic personality, including acquisition of a healthy playing technique at a professional level, development of one's own sound concept, and a historically informed style of interpretation.
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The Department of Historical Instruments offers top-notch training in baroque string instruments, historical keyboard instruments, recorder, traverso, baroque oboe, baroque trumpet, and historical plucked instruments. Students also have access to a selection of historical instruments on loan, including violins, viole da gamba, violoni, natural horns and baroque trombones. The HfM Würzburg has a permanent Baroque Orchestra with Historical Instruments (BaHI). Chamber music with various baroque instruments and singing is cultivated under the direction of internationally renowned professors and lecturers. Individual instruction is enriched by seminars on historical performance practice and study excursions to instrument collections. Students can specialize in various profiles: Historic string instruments, Historic woodwind instruments, Historic brass instruments, Historic keyboard instruments, or Historic plucked instruments. The bachelor's degree provides students with preparation for a working life in the field of early music as well as for further specialization through advanced master's degree courses. The central objective is the development of an independent artistic personality, including acquisition of a healthy playing technique at a professional level, development of one's own sound concept, and a historically informed style of interpretation.
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How do I apply to Historical Instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg?
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 Historical Instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg
Is Historical Instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg 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 Historical Instruments 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 Historical Instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg? ▼
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 Historical Instruments? ▼
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 Würzburg — 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.