BA

Music Production

Learn more about studying Music Production as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    42 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    9,000EUR
  • Start date
    Apr, Oct

Program overview

What SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences says about their program:

A contemporary artistic education as a composer and musician combined with sound engineering and organisational know-how form the core of the study programme of the BA Music Production. From the first semester onwards you will have access to our DAWs and studios. Here you will go through all relevant functions and roles within the music production process.

Weekly workshops on colourful topics of music practice such as songwriting and sound engineering, live panels with experts from the music industry, as well as diverse practical projects in each semester offer plenty of opportunities to try out your skills in front of an audience and expand your network. Teachers from all areas of the live and recording industry will support you on your career path.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife) or equivalent foreign degree

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    87

  • IELTS Academic

    6.5

  • PTE

    59

  • Duolingo

    110

  • TOEIC

    785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150)

  • CAE

    Grade A, B, or C

  • CPE

    Grade A, B, or C

  • Linguaskill

    176 - 184 (CES). All four skills required

TOEFL Special Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are accepted

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from a native English country
  • UG/PG degree taught in English
  • High school taught in English

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of your passport/ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Further requirements for some programs (e.g. text or work samples, letter of motivation etc.)

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of your passport/ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Further requirements for some programs (e.g. previous degree in certain area etc.)
  • MBA programs 2 years of relevant work experience
  • EMBA program 5 years of relevant experience in management
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €9,450 to €10,710 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from €11,000 to €13,700 per year

Funding

SRH Berlin Scholarships for international students We are committed to bringing our contribution to cultivating a diverse culture, thus paving the way for a successful career for talented, confident young people who will make a difference across a variety of industries. With this in mind, we offer partial scholarships to financially support first-year students of SRH Berlin Bachelor and Master’s programs.

  • Amount

    Scholarships cover up to 50% of your first-year tuition fees

  • Requirements

    Acceptance letter from SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences. Outstanding motivation. Something that sets you apart such as previous academic performance and/or artistic portfolio where applicable or social and entrepreneurial work samples - depending on the funding and study program you wish to take

  • Deadline

    April intake 15th January; October intake 15th July. 2 weeks upon reception of the invitation to apply. Scholarships are granted on an ongoing basis, so make sure to apply as soon as you have received your SRH Berlin study contract

Management programs

Performance Scholarship High-performing students with good grades. Did you have above-average grades in your previous school or university degree? Apply for your favorite SRH Berlin management program and get the opportunity to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount

    up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees

  • Requirements

    Proof of outstanding school or academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 + a letter of motivation or portfolio presentation to introduce yourself and your outstanding skills.

Entrepreneurship Scholarship Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a great business idea? Tell us about your concept and show us your personality! Apply for your favorite SRH Berlin management program and get the chance to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount

    up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees

  • Performance

    Proof of good school or academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 + a short conceptual presentation (5 slides) to introduce yourself and your entrepreneurial ideas.

Women for Leadership Scholarship Do you have what it takes to become a great leader? Get the support to achieve your goals! Apply for your favourite SRH Berlin management programme and get the opportunity to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount

    up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees

  • Requirements

    Proof of good school or academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 + letter of motivation to introduce yourself and the type of leader you dream to be.

Creative programs

Talent Scholarship Do you have exceptional talent in music, art, design, photography or creative writing? Then you might be eligible for our SRH talent scholarship. Show us what you've got.

  • Amount

    up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees

  • Requirements

    Letter of motivation to introduce yourself and your passion + a minimum of three artistic work samples to describe your artistic style.

Technology programs

Future of Tech Scholarship We are looking for new tech talent! Apply for your favorite technology program, win us over with your skills and projects and get the opportunity to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount

    up to 50% of your first-year tuition fees

  • Requirements

    Proof of good academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 + letter of motivation and a presentation (max. 5 slides) of your Future of Tech project.

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What is the cost of living near SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Germany-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,000Range: €700 to €1,500
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€750Range: €550 to €1,100
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€280Range: €200 to €420
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€35Range: €25 to €50
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€20Range: €12 to €35
Monthly public transport pass€49Range: €40 to €86
Monthly grocery basket€280Range: €200 to €380
Coffee shop drink€4Range: €3 to €5
Cinema or cultural event ticket€12Range: €10 to €16
Gym membership€30Range: €20 to €50

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

Many international students will require a visa to study in Germany, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.