Musicology University of Giessen
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Gießen
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Musicology
Annotation
The subject of Musicology is historical and contemporary music, how it is and has been structured, produced and received, as well as its social function.
In particular, the degree course covers the following areas:
- Systematic Musicology
- Historical Musicology
- Applied Music Theory
Methods in Musicology
Admission requirements
1) An aptitude test is required and must be taken before and in addition to the formal application for the degree course: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/eignungspruefung
2) To enrol in the degree course in Musicology, you must meet certain language requirements. Proof of two foreign languages is required, one of which must correspond to level B1 (CEFR) and the second to level A2 (CEFR).
Lecture period
Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027
For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026
as per letter of acceptance
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
