Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover

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Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover (HMTMH) is a renowned public university of arts in Germany, celebrated for its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to music, theatre, and media studies. Academically, it excels in classical and contemporary music performance, music education, theatre arts, and various media disciplines including journalism and sound engineering. For international students, HMTMH offers a vibrant and supportive environment, with an International Office dedicated to assisting with admissions, integration, and academic guidance. While most programs are taught in German, the university fosters a diverse community and provides resources to help international students thrive. A distinctive characteristic is its unique blend of artistic and academic excellence across these three distinct yet interconnected fields, encouraging creative synergy.

Background

Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (German: Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover; abbreviated to HMTMH) is a university of performing arts and media in Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, Germany. Dating to 1897, it has reorganised and changed names as it developed over the years, most recently in 2010 when it changed from State College of Music and Drama Hanover (Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, or simply Musikhochschule Hannover). From 2010 until March 2024, its president was Susanne Rode-Breymann. In 2026, Jörg Abbing was appointed president. As of 2024, the university has 1,427 students, and as of 2024 a total of 469 staff.

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