As a rule, all applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in an art-related field. Applicants with non-art-related degrees may apply, but must demonstrate to the admission committee that they possess the necessary aptitude and motivation for work in the creative sector.

Admission to the programme is a two-stage process—a written application and a personal interview. Only applicants who pass the first stage may take part in the second. The written application comprises a filled-out application form (available as download below) along with the following materials:

• Copy of undergraduate diploma.
• Proof of the level of German language (TDN 3)
• Resume, including a description of undergraduate course of studies, relevant practical experience (especially in the creative sector) as well as art and art-related activities.
• A statement of purpose. Statements of purpose may be no longer than 2,500 characters and must be written in German.
• An essay on one of the three topics provided in the current application form. Essays may be no longer than 15,000 characters and must be written in German.

Application form for winter term 2012/2013

Completed applications should be sent to the following address and must be postmarked no later than April 01, 2012.

Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
Studiensekretariat
"M.A. Programme in International Arts Management"
Unter Krahnenbäumen 87
50668 Cologne

Applicants selected to participate in the interview stage will be notified in writing. Final admission decisions will be made only after the interview stage has been completed. 

Applicants selected to participate in the interview stage will be notified in writing. Final admission decisions will be made only after the interview stage has been completed.