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The application portal for submitting application documents for the start of the summer semester 2025 is open between April 24 and October 07, 2024.

The qualifying examinations are then as follows:

07.11.2024 EP Level I
08.11.2024 EP Level I
09.11.2024 EP Level I (optional, depending on the number of applications)

28.11.2024 EP Stage II
29.11.2024 EP Stage II

30.11.2024 EP Stage III

Please note: All application documents are submitted exclusively online via the portal. 
All documents/information are requested or uploaded in the application portal.
The application portal will be open from April 24, 2024 to October 07, 2024.

• Curriculum vitae in table form
• Copy of birth certificate or copy of identity card
• Copy of the last school report
• Passport photo with name
• a general medical certificate (not older than 6 months)
• Proof of the paid registration fee of € 30,00 (copy of bank statement or cash deposit slip)
• To be submitted to the commission on the day of the examination: repertoire list in seven copies

The application procedure for the Master of Arts in Musical Studies starting in the winter semester 2024 will be activated on 11.03.2024. The submission of all application documents takes place online via the portal. 

• Copy of your identity card
• Copy of the last school report
• Tabular curriculum vitae
• Medical certificate on the current state of health, health suitability and physical fitness for the requirements of the training as a musical performer (not older than 6 months)
• Phoniatric certificate or detailed certificate from an ear, nose and throat specialist (not older than 6 months)
• Copies of other academic or professional qualifications
• If applicable, enrollment certificate from the current university
• Letter of motivation (approx. one page)
• Upload of a video with self-sung musical works of own choice (playing time at least 15 minutes; at least one musical scene with choreography and dialogue)

For the Qualifying Examination Level II you also need to bring:

• Copy of the transfer of the registration fee (30 €)
• Completed repertoire list with the prepared program (ten vocal numbers and three acting monologues)

The audition has three stages: audition stages I, II and III. Candidates must pass stage I of the audition in order to be admitted to stage II. Candidates must pass the audition at stage II in order to be admitted to stage III of the audition.

Auditions I – III

The test takes place in the classrooms of the Theaterakademie at the Prinzregententheater, Prinzregentenplatz 12 in Munich.

The following shall be prepared for the audition:

• at least five songs (at least one of which is in English); 
  • of which a.) one is a scene from a musical; 
  • of which b.) four are other songs (no more than one song that is not from a musical)
  • one folk song a cappella (in a key of your choice)
  • one choreography of your own of at least one minute in length
  • at least one dramatic monologue in German
  • one short prose text or one poem (all learnt by heart)
  • two instrumental pieces played either on the piano or on an instrument to be brought along by the candidate
  • in addition, elementary knowledge of music theory/aural skill will be tested at stage III (recognising intervals, basic knowledge of harmony).

Seven copies of a written list of the candidate’s repertoire are to be submitted to the Examination Commission the day the audition takes place!

The following applies to all rounds of the examination:


Academy pianists are available. There is also the possibility to bring your own pianist along, however.

The music (neatly bound and clearly legible; transposed if necessary) shall be brought to all rounds of the examination by candidates themselves.

Dance or training clothes are required for the movement tests.

For the candidate's own choreography, a recording of the music is to be brought along (on CD or cassette). 

The Examination Commission has no obligation to examine applicants on all points. Guidance cannot be given!

Decision on admission to the course of studies:

Applicants are informed of the results of the examination rounds at the end of each round. This also applies to admission to the course of studies. As a rule, if an applicant fails the audition, it may be repeated once.

The regular period of studies leading to the award of a Bachelor of Arts degree is six semesters.
The first two semesters are deemed to be a probationary period within the meaning of the Statutes of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München (University of Music and Theatre Munich) of 13 March 2001.

A fee of €30 is charged for taking part in the audition. 

Please transfer the amount to the following account before the application deadline and enclose evidence of the transfer with your application (copy of the statement of account or of cash payment).

Account of the Bayerische Theaterakademie at the Bayerische Landesbank:
IBAN: DE75 700500000001190315
BIC: BYLADEMM

Please ensure that you include the following reference:
Bayerische Theaterakademie Gebühren für Eignungsprüfung (Musical) 7032 011 04-9  156501-9 (i.e. audition fee).