Application procedure (music)

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On this page you will find a step-by-step guide to the application process for the partial degree program in Music Teaching - from preparing for the aptitude test to enrolling at the University of Kassel.

General information on the topics of teacher training, applying for a place and offers for prospective students can be found under the following links:

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1.Information and advice

    You can familiarize yourself with the structure of the degree course on the homepage of the sub-degree course in Music. On the homepage of the Institute of Music you will also find information about the various subject areas represented at the Institute, the artistic, academic and pedagogical teaching staff as well as ensembles and current events.

    Find out about the procedure and requirements of the aptitude tests as well as the application modalities.

  2. 2.Registration for the aptitude test

    You must submit your application for the aptitude test and the required documents by May 11, 2025.

    Registration form for the aptitude test

    As the L1/ L2/L3 degree programs involve very different professional fields and therefore also different aptitude tests, we ask that you only apply for one teacher training degree program.

    Please send us the completed application form and your application documents by post by May 11, 2025.

    Applicants with international degree certificates must apply for the aptitude test via uni-assist by May 11, 2025. Please also note the information on proof of German language skills.

  3. 3.Preparation for the aptitude test

    We offer a range of aids to help you prepare for the aptitude test:

    - Sample tasks and information sheets on the aptitude tests

    - A preliminary discussion with the student representatives (student council) in which you go through the exam situation in advance

    - Participation in the student council's preparation weekend

    - Discussions with our student advisor

    - Contact with our instrumental teachers, for example to get advice on suitable examination pieces.

  4. 4.Suitability test

    After we have checked your complete application documents received by the deadline, we will invite you to the aptitude test for your respective school level. The exam usually takes place on a weekend (Friday/Saturday) in June or July.

    Aptitude test: dates, information, sample tasks

    We will let you know whether you have passed the aptitude test following your practical examination.

  5. 5.Application and enrollment

    With the proof that you have passed the aptitude test, which we will send to you by post, you can apply within two years for the music course of the respective school level.

    All further information on applying for a place and the admission procedure can be found on the following pages:

    Application and admission to elementary school teaching (L1)

    Application and admission for teaching degree at Hauptschulen and Realschulen (L2)

    Application and admission for teaching degree at grammar schools (L3)