Would you like to find out about the requirements for the entrance examination?
→ Entrance examination requirements
When does the entrance examination take place?
→ Deadlines and dates
What language skills are required for studying at the HfM Karlsruhe?
→ German language skills
Statutes on the collection of application fees as part of the admission procedure at the
HfM Karlsruhe
→ fee schedule
Important information regarding the application process for the entrance examination for the 2027 summer term
Dear applicant,
We are delighted that you have shown an interest in our university and have submitted your application. Due to a cyberattack on the University Services Centre, the application process for the entrance examination for the 2027 summer term has been amended.
Please send all the required application documents by email to: bewerbung@hfm.eu
Please note the following important information:
- Please use only this email address for your application.
- Please send all documents in a single email.
- All documents must be in PDF format.
- The application deadline is 15 November 2026 at 23:59. Your email containing the application documents must have been received by us by this time.
Entrance exam dates: Deadlines and dates - There will be no preliminary video round for the 2027 summer semester. All entrance examinations will take place on-site.
The following documents must be submitted:
- Fully completed application form
- Proof of payment of the application fee
- A complete CV in tabular form in German
- School leaving certificate or current half-yearly report
- Where applicable, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate or current Transcript of Records
- Where applicable, proof of language proficiency
Please check that all documents are complete before submitting your application. Please submit your application in good time and exclusively by email to the address given above.
Please refrain from making enquiries.
Thank you for your understanding,
The Examinations Office at the Karlsruhe University of Music