High-quality music education with a long tradition

The origins of the University of Music Würzburg date back to 1804, making it one of the oldest music education institutions in Germany. With its three (from fall 2023 four) modern buildings, it is located in the center of the city of Würzburg, which is known for its high quality of life, its diverse cultural life and its beautiful historic cityscape.

Dedicated lecturers from all over the world and a wide range of courses offer future professional musicians and music teachers a professional education at the highest level.

The range of subjects is diverse and includes conducting, composition, all orchestral instruments, accordion, vocal performance, guitar, piano, organ, saxophone and classical percussion. The departments for elementary music education, historical instruments, jazz, chamber music, church music and school music have a special focus. Academic and music education subjects expand the practice-oriented range of courses. The bachelor's and master's degree programs are supplemented in the third cycle by the artistic Meisterklasse and the opportunity to do an academic doctorate.

Würzburg has a long tradition of supra-regional support for children with musical talent and the PreCollege offers a comprehensive teaching and learning program.

Excellent study conditions

The university's facilities offer professional study and performance conditions. In addition to sufficient practice rooms, there are classrooms and seminar rooms equipped with valuable instruments, a large lecture hall, a multi-purpose room, two chamber music halls, the large concert hall with one of the world's five existing hyper-organs and the university's own theater. The extensive library, the first-class recording studio and the studio for experimental electronic music create an ideal environment for studying, experimenting and developing individual ideas and creations.

In over 250 public events a year, the University of Music provides an insight into the artistic development of its students. The choir, symphony and chamber concerts, two opera projects a year and numerous class evenings enrich the cultural life of the city of Würzburg and its region, as do the "Days of Early Music" and "Days of Contemporary Music" festivals.

Intercultural dialog

People from different groups in society, from different regions, nations and cultural contexts work together at the University of Music Würzburg. The culture of teaching and learning together is characterized by tolerance, mutual appreciation and diversity. The university is highly committed to intercultural dialog. The consolidation and further development of regional and international cooperation are key objectives of its orientation.