Master of Music in Jazz Composition and Improvisation

Advanced jazz studies exploring contemporary big band orchestration, rhythmic polyphony, harmonic reharmonization, and electronic audio production.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in Jazz or Popular Music.
English language proficiency: English or German working fluency.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Portfolio of original scores, audio recordings (3 tracks), and statement of artistic vision.
Recommendation letters: One artistic recommendation letter.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: JazzFest Munich performance stipends and DAAD graduate grants
Application fee: €50 audition fee
Tuition / joining costs: €152 semester contribution

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Music and Performing Arts Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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