Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mannheim / University of Music and Performing Arts
University’s presentation
The Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts dates back to the Academie de Danse, founded in 1762 and the private Tonschule (Sound school), founded in 1776 at the court of Charles Theordore, Elector of Bavaria. Later they were named Mannheimer Konservatorium and Städtische Hochschule für Musik und Theater. In 1971 the Heidelberger Konservatorium, founded in 1894, was included in a combined Hochschule with university status. After the new building was completed in 1999, all departments were finally moved to Mannheim.
Address
N7 18, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Other
Other fields of education
Music
Dance
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Prof. Ehrhard Wetz erasmus@muho-mannheim.de
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
German
Level required
- B1
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
English
Level required for the other languages
- B1
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Clarifications about the courses
Regarding your single lessons, please get in touch with your professor at the Musikhochschule. You can find all the contact information on our website at: http://www.muho-mannheim.de/personal/lehrkraefte.htm Orchestral Studies are usually also taught by your main teacher; Chamber Music or Ensemble need to be arranged either by your teacher or by one of their colleagues. Group lessons like Theory or Ear Training should be easier; normally you can just come to the lessons and sit in. Additional single lessons cannot be guaranteed; we will have to speak about it first.
Exchange students are welcome to attend all lectures and seminars. However, it should be noted that knowledge of German (B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required for group lessons. For classes such as orchestra, chamber music, choir and one-to-one teaching the language of instruction can be English.
Equivalence of university credits
ECTS
Linguistic support
Yes, we offer free German language courses for all international students. There will be a placement test at the beginning of the semester and then you will be assigned to the corresponding course.
Services available on the campus
Library
Events
On-campus accommodation solutions?
No
Other accommodation solutions and their amounts
Your first point of contact should be the Studierendenwerk Mannheim. However, there are some student dorms in Mannheim, which are also available for students of the University of Music and Performing Arts. The application for a room in a student dormitory is submitted online through the website of the Studierendenwerk. We are happy to assist you in this matter.