Make playing piano professionally more than a dream - make it your career
Do you live for playing the piano? Then SRH University is the right place for you.
Whether you want to develop your skills as a pianist, gain stage experience, or build your artistic identity professionally, you’ll gain the know-how you need to launch your career as a pianist in the music industry. At our Berlin or Munich campus, you’ll train in modern music studios with the latest instruments and bring your playing to life on our large concert stage.
We offer a broad range of music programmes: Popular Music (B.Mus), Classical Music (B.Mus) and Music Production (B.A.).
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Our music facilities
Benefit from state-of-the-art music equipment and use our professional studios, recording booths and stages - from the rehearsal stage to the main stage.
Design your future – at the award-winning SRH Campus Berlin!
Learn where the future is shaped: The SRH Campus Berlin has been honoured with the German Design Award 2026 – recognised for its innovative architecture, inspiring learning environments, and unique brand atmosphere. Here, modern design meets functional spaces, community meets internationality, and learning becomes an experience.
Located directly by the water, in the heart of Berlin, and home to more than 3,000 students from 120 countries, the campus offers the perfect environment to let ideas grow and shape your own future.
When you study with us, you’ll experience what learning at the SRH Campus Berlin looks like – innovative, international, and exceptionally beautiful.
Become a performing artist - your Bachelor of Music in Berlin you will expand your musical skills and develop your artistic identity, which you'll put into practise on stage and in the studio.
Acquire important skills like:
your main instrument
performance training
ensembles
songwriting
Gain all the necessary expertise to thive in the music business!
In co-operation with the Berlin Institute of Musical Arts, you can now explore the art of Classical Music with our new Bachelor's and Master's degree in Berlin. You will develop your skills on your main instrument of choice (including voice) and further study essential topics such as:
ensemble and chamber music
speech training
classical music theory and history
earn training and aesthetics
Classical Music graduates have a wide range of artistic career opportunities including working as an orchestral musician in symphony or chamber orchestras, as a soloist or chamber musician, as an opera singer or instrumentalist at opera houses and theaters and as a freelance concert artist at festivals and international concert series
Get to know the core of music production in your Bachelor's degree in Berlin or Munich. The focus is on your main instrument and the area of song and media composition. You will learn how to work with:
studio equipment
software programs
recording
production processes
As a technically adept modern music producer, you will shape your work all the way from conception to the finished product.
Receive your brochure and further information about your desired course of study programme, as well as news about events and programme updates.
Answers to Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Bachelor Programmes
Typically, you will need to provide a general higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification, examples of your artistic work showcasing your creativity, proof of English proficiency, a CV, and proof of identity. Requirements may vary depending on the study programme, so be sure to check the brochure you receive when you complete the form.
Master Programmes
Typically, you will need to provide abachelor's degree in a related field, a demonstration or presentation of your creative skills, a letter of motivation, proof of English proficiency, a CV, and proof of identity. Master-level programme requirements tend to vary by study programme, so make sure to read the brochure carefully after you have filled out our form.
You can apply anytime through our application portal on our website. Once you submit your application, your documents will be carefully reviewed. You’ll be invited to a personal interview if you meet the admission requirements. After the interview, you’ll receive your letter of acceptance and your study contract. Once all formalities are completed, you’ll get your official letter of admission and be welcomed during Welcome Week to begin your studies.
Our intake periods are usually in April and October, with our biggest intake in October. Our brochure has detailed information on when your desired programme starts.
The study fees vary by programme. When you fill out our form, you will receive a brochure highlighting all the essential information concerning your chosen study programme, including the relevant fees.
With our CORE (Competence-Oriented Research and Education) principle, we have reimagined the traditional structure of higher education. What this means for you:
Block-based learning: Study in focused 5-week modules and work on practical tasks in small teams.
Immediate assessment: Take an exam at the end of each block, keeping what you’ve learned fresh in your memory.
Continuous feedback: Receive ongoing performance evaluations to help you improve as you go.
Comprehensive support: Benefit from guidance and mentorship from your lecturers every step of the way.
In summary, this approach reduces stress, provides hands-on experience, and equips you with the practical skills and guidance needed to succeed in today’s job market.
We offer a wide range of support services throughout your studies. Our Career Service team helps you prepare for your professional future, while our International Office can assist if you want to spend a semester abroad through Erasmus+ or pursue an international internship. We also provide guidance on accommodation options, ensuring you feel supported both academically and personally.
Although we are located at multiple campuses across Germany, you can be sure that each one is modern, fully equipped, and supported by a dedicated campus team to enhance your study experience. Our campuses are well-connected by public transport, and we regularly host student events to foster community and engagement.
SRH University takes pride in its strong graduate employability, with a high percentage of graduates securing employment within the first year. Certain programs carry an impressive 96% employment rate.
