Welcome to the MÜNSTER University of Music!
The Münster University of Music combines the best: education at the highest level, individually and in a family atmosphere, studying in a lively and lovable city and the international reputation of one of the largest universities in Germany, the University of Münster.
Whether you come to us as a student or as a teacher, whether you visit one of our concerts or whether you would like to get involved with the University of Music and support our work: Take a look around our website, follow us on social media and feel free to contact us personally. - You are most welcome!
Find more information on the Münster University of Music here.
The University of Music mourns the loss of Prof Matias de Oliveira Pinto
Our dear teacher, colleague and friend, Matias de Oliveira Pinto, lost his life in a tragic traffic accident on 4 February 2025.
The son of a Brazilian family of artists, he studied violoncello and was already teaching at the music academy in Curitiba (Brazil) at the age of 18. A scholarship from the Herbert von Karajan Foundation and years of study in Europe followed. Matias de Oliveira Pinto has taught at the University of the Arts in Berlin since 1991 and was appointed professor of cello at the Münster University of Music in 2005. The inspiring teacher and gifted cellist built up his cello class here with great success. We and many people internationally will miss him - as a musician, as a music teacher, as a person.
The University of Music Münster mourns with his family and is grateful for the journey we have travelled together.
Elemental Music
Elementary music is not "easy," but fundamental and essential.
All prospective students who have a passion for making music together, improvisation, performance and artistic design work are cordially invited to apply for our Elementary Music and Didactics program.
As a graduate, you will have access to a wide range of challenging careers. - All information is available here.
Solidarity with Ukraine
The Münster University of Music strongly condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, their students, artists, scientists and their families. Our thoughts also go out to our university members and their families.
At https://aec-music.eu/supporting-ukrainian-refugees/, many European music academies are compiling support offers especially for Ukrainian refugee music students - the Münster University of Music is also participating.
MUSIC CAMPUS MÜNSTER
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© Stadt Münster, GUCC 
© Stadt Münster, GUCC 
© Stadt Münster, GUCC
As a user of the Münster University of Music, you are familiar with our building at Ludgeriplatz and know: Unfortunately, it no longer meets today's requirements for accessibility, space for our students and more modern teaching design options. The need for space and renovation is no longer in proportion to the possibilities that the beloved but old building can offer at all. Therefore, we at the Academy of Music hope for a fundamental improvement of our situation, which would make a new domicile possible. And this change has a name: Music Campus Münster.
With the following two films, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this forward-looking cultural and musical project: Short film part 1 at YouTube | Short film part 2 at YouTube
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© Stadt Münster, GUCC 
© Stadt Münster, GUCC 
© Stadt Münster, GUCC
The Music Campus opens up a unique opportunity to unite the musical cultural and educational institutions and the passion of music-making professionals as well as amateurs of the urban society at one location. The resulting synergy effects will be much greater than the mere sum of the participants. Curiosity meets experience, hobby meets professionalism - the new music campus offers space for music, culture, science and international exchange.
EMU and the University of Music fully endorse the plans for the Music Campus. At the council meeting on April 6, 2022, the city of Münster will now also decide on the location and the cost framework.
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© Stadt Münster, GUCC 
© Stadt Münster, GUCC 
© Stadt Münster, GUCC
An online petition under the motto "We want the music campus in Münster" was very successful and was presented at the last council meeting in February. A flash mob on March 19 on the Prinzipalmarkt gave further emphasis to the request. More than 150 choir singers from over 20 choirs set a resounding sign for music in Münster. They were accompanied by a brass ensemble. Here you can watch the film of the flash mob!
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