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M.A. Jazz-Arrangement / Composition

Berlin University of the Arts Berlin

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  • English
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  • 15 Nov
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Applications close on 15 Nov.

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About the programme

Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) stands as one of the largest and most diversified universities of the arts worldwide. Nestled in the heart of Berlin, it offers a rich tapestry of courses, including a specialized program in Jazz-Arrangement / Composition. This program is designed for musicians who wish to delve deeply into the art of jazz, focusing on both the traditional aspects and innovative techniques of arrangement and composition. Students are given the opportunity to work closely with esteemed faculty members, who are accomplished professionals in the jazz scene, providing a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. The curriculum not only hones their craft but also prepares them for the dynamic and evolving landscape of the global music industry.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Jazz-Arrangement / Composition at Berlin University of the Arts

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

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Not Required

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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NA

Not Required

Tests and documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
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NA


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Not Required

APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

university degree in the Bachelor's degree program “Jazz (Vocal/Instrumental)” at the Jazz-Institut Berlin, in the Bachelor's degree program “Jazz (Composition/Arrangement)” at another university of music in Germany or abroad or in a comparable degree program of at least six semesters at a university of music in Germany or abroad

  • a special artistic talent for this course of study
  • English language at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

https://my.udk-berlin.de (opens in a new tab)

1. Register and verify yourself (if you have not already done so in the past) in the Campus Management Portal of the UdK Berlin: https://my.udk-berlin.de (opens in a new tab)

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3. Log in to the Campus Management Portal (https://my.udk-berlin.de (opens in a new tab)) and submit an application for admission to the desired degree programme there by the application deadline.

4. Attach the following documents to the application for admission:

5. ● Detailed CV in tabular form (presentation of personal, artistic and professional career) including any certificates of relevant activities in the field of the degree programme

6. ● Certificate of university graduation or - if this is not yet available - a certificate of completed and outstanding achievements (information for an application with a foreign university degree can be found below)

7. ● Bank statement as proof of payment of the fee of € 30 for processing the application (in case of transfer from abroad proof of payment) or turnover view (in case of online banking). Other proofs/receipts (such as transfer orders) are not accepted.

8. ● Transfer students from other univercities must enclose proof of previous study and examination achievements. You can find more information here (opens in a new tab).

9. ● english language skills B2 according to CEFR

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11. Information on transferring the amount of 30 € to the following account:

12. Kasse der UdK Berlin

13. Berliner Volksbank

14. IBAN: DE 72 1009 0000 8841 0150 46

15. BIC: BEVO DE BB XXX

16. Reason for payment: 35/01036, degree programme, name, application number

17.

18. Berliner Volksbank eG

19. Budapester Straße 35

20. 10787 Berlin

21. Germany

22. For foreign bank transfers:

23. Please make sure that you pay all applicable transfer fees (OUR - sender pays costs) when making the transfer.

24.

25. By the application deadline, upload a digital documentation of compositional works and arrangements (work samples; duration: 10 to 15 minutes) to the bemus (opens in a new tab)platform: three of your own works, compositions or arrangements from the field of jazz in any instrumentation (larger instrumentations desired) plus accompanying recordings (computer playback also possible).

26. Possible file formats: pdf, mp3, mp4, mov

27. Max. 2 GB per file, pdf max 500 MB

28. no more than 8 GB in total, max. 10 files

29. The files must be named according to the following pattern:

30. Surname_First_Name_Applicant_Number_Study_Content.

31.

Entrance exam is available

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Jazz-Arrangement / Composition

Programme-specific documents

Print out the online application form (signed)

Detailed CV in tabular form.

Certificate of university graduation.

For international applicants, a VPD from uni-assist is required.

Applications from PR China and Vietnam, a special visa procedure applies to you. In any case, contact the Akademische Prüfstelle APS, which is affiliated with the German Embassy, well in advance of your application. You can find detailed information and forms on their homepage.

Bank statement as proof of payment of the fee of € 30 for processing the application (in case of transfer from abroad proof of payment) or turnover view (in case of online banking). Other proofs/receipts (such as transfer orders) are not accepted.

Transfer students from other univercities must enclose proof of previous study and examination achievements.

Proof of language skills is not required.

A representative audio document of an artistic project must also be uploaded to the "Bemus" platform within the application deadline. You will find information on this below.

Upload within the application deadline a representative audio document of an artistic project with at least one original composition and 2 arrangements of your own or other compositions on the upload platform bemus (total duration 10-15 minutes), on which at least 1 solo of the applicant can be heard. In addition, 2 arrangements in musical notation should be uploaded.

Please also upload the formal documents to be submitted in paper form as PDF.

Possible file formats: pdf, mp3, mp4, mov.

Max. 2 GB per file, pdf max 500 MB

no more than 8 GB in total, max. 10 files.

The PDF file and the audio files must be named according to the following pattern:

Surname_First_Name_Applicant_Number_Study_Content.

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Jazz-Arrangement / Composition at Berlin University of the Arts

Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

30 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Studienberatung der UdK Berlin

Address

Street

Einsteinufer 43, Raum 16 b,c

Zipcode10587City

Berlin

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

30 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

22,944 – 34,344 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional; also the university charges € 30 for participation in the admission procedure

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