Teaching Degree (Lehramt, Staatsexamen): Music Education at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

As a music teacher, you become a creator of childhood memories and an inspirer of musical talent. You will passionately foster the natural joy of rhythm and song in young hearts. During your studies you will experience thrilling moments: from participating ensembles to impressive performances with renowned orchestras and music groups.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology | Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen (teaching degree) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The teaching degree program in music as a major subject is composed of subject-specific science, artistic components and subject-specific didactic components. The content of the study program for the individual school types is geared to the specific needs of the prospective teachers; the focus of the teaching of practical music and music theory knowledge and competencies is taught according to the requirements of the individual school levels and the age of the children and adolescents. The new media play an important role in this.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: Winter semester: 14.07.; Summer semester: not possible. Passing an aptitude test (14.07.2026) is a prerequisite for enrollment in the non-deep subject of music. The aptitude test takes place once a year (mid/end of July) and is valid for 12 months after passing. The contents of the written examination consist of aural training and general music theory. In the practical and oral examination, the candidate must demonstrate appropriate skills on the instrument, in the area of singing/speech training and within an ensemble work. The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July, 15th. In addition to the general quali

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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