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Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

About the Program

The Bachelor's program in Directing (Regie) teaches the practices and reflection of staging as well as the professional field of directing and related professions. The program covers both literature-based and research/task-based theater work, with special interest in contemporary developments in theater and related art forms. Through interdisciplinary teaching, the directing program integrates practice and knowledge from acting, dramaturgy, stage design, and theater technology. The artistic-practical work is understood as theoretical-reflective theater work, supported by theoretical offerings from theater studies and related sciences such as philosophy, art, and social sciences. A central component is the staging practice in study projects.
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The Bachelor's program in Directing (Regie) teaches the practices and reflection of staging as well as the professional field of directing and related professions. The program covers both literature-based and research/task-based theater work, with special interest in contemporary developments in theater and related art forms. Through interdisciplinary teaching, the directing program integrates practice and knowledge from acting, dramaturgy, stage design, and theater technology. The artistic-practical work is understood as theoretical-reflective theater work, supported by theoretical offerings from theater studies and related sciences such as philosophy, art, and social sciences. A central component is the staging practice in study projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Regie at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

Is Regie at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main 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 Regie 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 Regie at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main?

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 Regie?

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 Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main — 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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