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Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
Bachelor German Arts & Design

Percussion/Timpani

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

About the Program

Students in the timpani and percussion classes can focus on the orchestra or instrumental pedagogy profiles during their four years of study. Career aspirations and predispositions are the basis for their decision, which can also be adapted to current changes during their studies. Internationally renowned soloists and pedagogues pass on their skills to the students. The program is divided into a basic study period (1st and 2nd year) with a high proportion of compulsory modules and a differentiated main study period (3rd and 4th year). The structural framework is formed by 6 main modules and the profile-forming module 8: Core module, Artistic-practical context, Education, Mediation, Professionalization, Bachelor thesis/Interdisciplinary project, and Profile-forming module instrumentalist or instrumental pedagogy.
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Students in the timpani and percussion classes can focus on the orchestra or instrumental pedagogy profiles during their four years of study. Career aspirations and predispositions are the basis for their decision, which can also be adapted to current changes during their studies. Internationally renowned soloists and pedagogues pass on their skills to the students. The program is divided into a basic study period (1st and 2nd year) with a high proportion of compulsory modules and a differentiated main study period (3rd and 4th year). The structural framework is formed by 6 main modules and the profile-forming module 8: Core module, Artistic-practical context, Education, Mediation, Professionalization, Bachelor thesis/Interdisciplinary project, and Profile-forming module instrumentalist or instrumental pedagogy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Percussion/Timpani at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln

Is Percussion/Timpani at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln 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 Percussion/Timpani 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 Percussion/Timpani at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln?

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 Percussion/Timpani?

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 Tanz Köln — 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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