Conducting In exceptional cases one of the following Bachelor

degrees will also be accepted: First study orchestral

Master of Music
instrument or piano, singing, composition, music
pedagogy, church music, record producer;
Application period
15 February – 15 March for the following winter • special musical talent
semester • sufficient knowledge of German
Applications are only accepted within the application period. Application and submission of application
The date of receipt of the complete application documents is documents
decisive, not the postmark. If the last day of the application
period is a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the Please register first in the online portal within the
application period:
application documents can still be submitted on the
following working day. https://my.udk-berlin.de
However, the application for admission is only activated for Then you can create and submit an application for
the course of study until the last day of the deadline. admission. Once you have successfully completed the online
It is recommended that you apply as early as possible within application, print out the application for admission, sign it
the application period, so that you can clarify any questions and send it by mail to the UdK Berlin together with the
that may arise in good time with our StudyGuide: following documents:

https://www.udk-berlin.de/en/service/studyguide/ • certificate of university graduation, foreign certificates

have to be handed in as certified translation (German or
English)
Duration of study course and degree qualification
Standard period of study: 4 semesters • Foreign university degrees must be recognised by
Degree: Master of Music (M.mus.) uni-assist before the application at UdK Berlin.
The uni-assist certificate
Language of instruction ("Vorprüfungsdokumentation/VPD") has to be submitted
together with the complete application documents.
German and English
Detailed information can be found here:

Structure of the study programme https://www.udk-berlin.de/en/courses/applications-and-

the-study-process/applications-general-information/uni-
• frequent conducting of live ensembles, singers and solo assist/
instrumentalists
• Applicants from the People’s Republic of China, Vietnam
• master classes, rehearsals and concerts with professional
and Mongolia have to contact the Academic Evaluation
orchestras
Center (APS) at the German embassy for the recognition
• regular conducting classes with the studio orchestra of of their certificates and the visa procedure. Please do not
the UdK turn to uni-asssist! Detailed information and the forms
can be found on the respective APS homepage
• video analysis of orchestral sessions and laboratory work
with two pianos • transfer students from comparable programs:
documentation of courses completed and examinations
• tuition in Repetiteuring, vocal coaching and score taken
reading (also for non-pianists)
• a detailed tabular CV/Resume with information about
• piano, singing and Italian lessons ensembles and works conducted in concert
• career and professional development • a DVD of a rehearsal and/or concert excerpt (total
• instruction and practical experience in rehearsal length: minimum 5 min., maximum 45 min.) or a link to
planning, orchestral set up, off-stage music, preparation a video on the internet which can be viewed online.
of orchestral material, programming and management of If you wish to send your conducting video as a link to a
large scale projects video on the internet please send it by email to
ICAB@udk-berlin.de and write in the subject field:
• final exam with orchestral concert or opera performance "Video Master" followed by your name
• proof of knowledge of German:
Entrance requirements
• Bachelor of Music in Conducting
 at the time of application: proof of linguistic ability Round 1:
equivalent to level A2
Rehearsal with orchestra of symphonic works and/or opera
at the time of matriculation: proof of linguistic ability excerpts selected by the jury communicated to applicants
equivalent to level B2 three weeks before the audition.

An overview of the accepted language proofs can be found Round 2 (after successful completion of round 1):
on our website https://www.udk- • written exam to test musical knowledge and ability
berlin.de/en/courses/applications-and-the-study- (aural tests, knowledge of instruments and scores, music
process/applications-general-information/international- theory and orchestral and opera repertoire)
applicants/#c58111
• piano performance and sight-singing
Foreigners with a German school leaving certificate or a
university degree should submit their certificate. A separate • viva voce to assess conducting experience and
proof of language skills is not required. knowledge

• bank statement (for transfers from abroad, proof of • interview

payment) documenting payment of €30 application fee.
• a further rehearsal with orchestra of symphonic works
This fee can’t be refunded even if applicants withdraw
and opera excerpts selected by the jury communicated to
from the application process.
applicants three weeks before the audition.
Bank details can be found on this website:
Applicants from other universities
https://www.udk-berlin.de/en/courses/applications-and-the-
study-process/applications-general-information/fees/ Applicants from other universities or courses must follow the
same admissions procedure as first-time students.
When applying for more than one programme applicants
have to fill in a separate application form for each Previously earned credits as well as an applicant’s
programme and send each form with the complete placement in a certain semester will only be assessed after
documents separately. the applicant has been accepted to the programme.

Address for applications Place of Study

Application documents can only be submitted by mail. Fasanenstr. 1B (Fa) Berlin-Charlottenburg
Applications by fax or e-mail are not possible. Hardenbergstr. 41, (Ha-Mu), Berlin- Charlottenburg
Bundesallee 1-12, (Bu), Berlin Wilmersdorf
All required documents must be received by the UdK Berlin
in due time. Contact

Please find detailed information regarding the shipping on Harry Curtis

the following website: Conducting tutor and course- coordinator
a.curtis@udk-berlin.de
https://www.udk-berlin.de/en/courses/applications-and-the-
study-process/applications-general-information/submission-
of-application-documents

Entrance examinations
The admission procedure consists of the preselection round
and the audition. At the preselection round the jury views
the video material sent in by the candidates. Those
candidates selected to attend the audition then receive an
invitation.
The admissions office will attempt to notify candidates
selected to attend the auditions as soon as possible in order
to facilitate the acquisition of visas and arranging of travel.
Applicants are therefore warned not to make travel
arrangements before they have received such an invitation.