Music for teaching degree programs

Degree
State Examination
Semester fee
71 Euro
Start of the program
Winter semester
Standard length of the program
7 Semester
Place of study
Eichstätt
Part-time studies possible
No

The overarching aim of the music-educational degree programs offered is the development and consolidation of music-related subject-specific, personal, methodological and social skills tailored to the respective envisaged professional fields. This requires that, in addition to the scientific and theoretical qualification, students are able to discover, test and differentiate the broad range of their own musical movement, expression, perception and communication skills. At the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, special emphasis in the teaching practice is placed on a close connection between scientific-theoretical, music-practical, and instructional courses.

The program in detail

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There are numerous good reasons for studying in a teaching degree program in Eichstätt:

  • Course of study with close links between theory and practice that is tailored to the work in schools
  • Lecturers with many years of school experience, artistic expertise and (inter)national activity in associations, with publications and as speakers
  • Wide range of opportunities for obtaining State Examination, Bachelor's and Master's degrees, as well as networking in the field of music education in and a school and non-school context
  • Appreciative working atmosphere "for and with each other", personal, open and respectful interaction and collegial cooperation between students, lecturers and other members of the University community
  • Excellent supervision in the sense of an intensive, individual and responsible music teacher training
  • Broad content and optimal interlinking of music education in and out of school, e.g. through on-site practical seminars with pre-school children, pupils and seniors, which provide insights into different music-educational fields of activity and professions and broaden the professional view of music-educational acquisition and teaching processes
  • Interdisciplinary networks, including with the Professorship of Musicology, as well as research networks on current social issues, such as inclusion or migration
  • Short distances, short waiting times and a good room situation ensured by the department’s own professional, teaching and study rooms with excellent, modern instrumental and material equipment 
  • Cooperation with numerous local and national institutions in the field of music educational support for children, adolescents and adults, local seminars and an extensive international cooperation network
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The subject can be studied at the KU in the teaching programs for elementary school or the secondary schools Mittelschule and Realschule. In the teaching program for Realschule, it can be combined with the following subjects: German, English Mathematics or Catholic Religious Education.

Facilities

Our Eichstätt campus offers attractive and state-of-the-art facilities: KU music students have their own computer music laboratory with special software for music editing and digital music processing as well as a well-maintained pool of recording equipment for audio and video recordings. For their music practice, students are provided with a separate band room as well as various music practice rooms. Through the University Library, you have access to a large and up-to-date stock of current music-related books and periodicals. In addition, you can borrow sheet music. Interesting cooperation partners from cultural life and the music industry, who enrich the degree program with practical seminars, workshops and external internships, make studying in Eichstätt so interesting.

Rankings and assessments

StudyCheck2024

KU students and alumni have voted for their University to be Germany's most popular university in the 2024 ranking of the online portal StudyCheck. This is the third time in a row, as KU was also voted the most popular university in 2021 and 2022. The ranking was based on over 78,000 evaluations for more than 500 higher education institutions and universities. 97 percent of students questioned for the ranking would recommend studying at the KU to others. 

"There is no better praise for a university than almost 100 percent of students and alumni agreeing: I can only recommend studying at the KU! That is why we are very pleased with the ranking’s outcome, because it expresses the high level of satisfaction of our students," says KU President Prof. Dr. Gabriele Gien.

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Studying abroad

The KU maintains a partnership network with around 300 universities worldwide. The KU International Office supports students in the planning phase and provides information on different financing possibilities for stays abroad.

Practical connection

The teacher training program in the subject Music at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is closely interlinked in theory and practice and is particularly oriented to the specific professional requirements in the field on a scientific basis. All lecturers have several years of teaching experience in schools and enrich the courses by outlining a variety of connections between teaching content and applicability in a school context.

The subject Music is characterized by a lively music-making practice, which offers a wide range of musical ensembles from jazz combos, chamber music groups, early music and folk music ensembles, pop bands, guitar, iPad, percussion, flute, saxophone and clarinet ensembles to big band, an A Capella group, orchestra and choirs.

The KU

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Campus

Short distances on campus at the KU save time and avoid stress. The KU is a campus University with modern facilities. The buildings on campus are located close to the Eichstätt old town. Although the University and its campus has grown, it is still characterized by short distances: In Eichstätt, everything can be reached within ten minutes’ walking distance. On campus, green spaces such as the Hofgarten are the perfect places to relax. The garden of the Kapuzinerkloster is also used by different student initiatives for their projects. The canteen is located at the heart of the Eichstätt campus and has a sun deck and cafeteria that leave nothing to be desired.

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What sets the KU apart

Studying at the KU is more than just acquiring specialist knowledge. We broaden our horizons together and take on responsibility in and beyond the individual degree programs. The KU has a particular focus on topics such as personal development, sustainability, social skills and social commitment.

It offers its students the possibility to study and work in a welcoming atmosphere and benefit from outstanding support and comprehensive service offers, a well-stocked library, a broad range of sports and leisure activities and a large global network of approx. 300 partner universities. Our team at the International Office helps you to plan your semester abroad and the KU Career Service provides comprehensive advice and support for embarking on your professional career.

Do I have to be Catholic in order to study at the KU? Do I have to deal with Catholic contents during my studies?

No, the KU is open to students of all faiths and beliefs.

At the KU, just as at all state universities, there is freedom of research and teaching. This means that our degree programs focus on the subjects for which you have enrolled – free from external influences.

As a student at our University, you will notice what our understanding of being a Catholic University means for us in one thing in particular: The University’s focus is on the individual person. The talents and potential of all those who teach, study, work and carry out research at the KU form our most important foundation – regardless of their religion or beliefs, nationality, ethical, cultural or social background, disabilities, gender, sexual orientation or age.

This is why we promote your best possible academic education through personal support and an ideal staff-to-student ratio. At the same time, the KU is more than just a place for earning your degree: We attach particular importance to imparting social skills and advancing our students’ sense and value orientation in addition to providing them with a high level of academic and methodical qualification.

Our aspiration for our University is to build bridges between science and society and to make knowledge available for society as well as to integrate impulses from outside the University into our research and teaching practice. We aim to make a valuable contribution to social coexistence, to the free democratic basic order and to preserving creation. 

Isn’t Eichstätt quite small for a university town?

With a population of around 15,000, it is probably the smallest university town in Europe. For our students, this means living and learning in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Whether it is on the way to a lecture in the morning, at the canteen for lunch or in the pub in the evening, you will often come across people you know. It is easy to meet people in Eichstätt! By the way, the KU’s “living room” is the Theke, a bar run by students for students. Here, people meet for parties, jam sessions, karaoke evenings or a cozy round of table football.

A small town also means short distances: The library, the swimming pool, the cinema or the supermarket – everything can be reached in a few minutes on foot or by bike. The town is located right in the heart of the Altmühltal natural park – a real paradise for climbers, canoeists, hikers and cyclists just around the corner.

Should you still reach a point when you feel too cooped in, you can breathe big city air easily near Eichstätt. Ingolstadt with its 135,000 inhabitants is only a few kilometers away and offers a variety of shopping and nightlife options.

The location

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University town of Eichstätt
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Bootsfahrer auf der Altmühl
Canoeing on the Altmühl river
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Relaxing and celebrating in beer gardens

Eichstätt and the surrounding Altmühltal natural park are not only a popular destination for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers, but also for cyclists, climbers, canoeists and fossil collectors. Located between Munich and Nuremberg, the city impresses with its Baroque setting and southern flair combined with modern and prizewinning architecture as well as a broad variety of cultural offerings and leisure activities. 

The Baroque park at the heart of the campus and the nearby banks of the Altmühltal river are the KU’s “green living room”. Another big advantage: all University facilities are just a short walk away from each other.

More on the study location Eichstätt

Advisory Service

Some offers and study conditions are different for international students – our International Office is happy to provide help and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team. We are happy to accompany you on your way to the KU and hope that we can welcome you in person soon!

David Guevara
David Guevara
Coordinator Welcome Services and International Campus
Building Domplatz 8  |  Room: DP8-203 | Campus Eichstätt

Application

Requirements
General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife)
Passing an aptitude test
Language requirements
DSH 2
Application period winter
Until Jun 15
Admission restriction
No
Selection procedure
Yes

The application process for international applicants is now completely digital. You can register online in our application portal and carry out and submit your application. After you have carried out the application and uploaded your documents, you do not need to send your documents to us again by post. You do have to submit certified true copies only if you are admitted at the time of enrollment.

Depending on the course of study, you may be asked for information on internships, professional experience, etc. Please upload the relevant documents in the upload area for all the information you provide, even if these are not mandatory fields!

Before you start the application process, please read the additional information on this page, in particular the information on the respective (German) language requirements and university entrance qualifications.

Requirements

The admission requirement for studying music as part of the teacher training program is passing an aptitude test.

The application deadline is June 15 of each year.