Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar

The Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar is a renowned state music college with a long tradition, founded in 1872 as the first orchestral school in Germany. Today, it offers a variety of degree programs for around 900 students from about 50 countries, including artistic, music education, and musicology programs[1][3].

• Degree Programs: The HfM Weimar offers a wide range of degree programs, including diploma, concert examination, Thüringer Opera Studio, doctoral programs, continuing education, and master classes. Students can train as ensemble musicians or study musicology and music education[1].
• International Competitions: Every year, the HfM Weimar hosts several international competitions, such as the Franz Liszt Piano Competition[1].
• Ensembles and Concerts: The college organizes over 260 concerts per year and offers nine ensembles, ranging from music from the 15th century to improvised jazz[1].

The main mission of the HfM Weimar is to provide high-quality musical education and promote cultural diversity. It places great importance on fostering creativity, excellence, and international collaboration. Through its participation in programs like Erasmus+ and PROMOS, the college enables its students to gain international experience at over 99 partner universities worldwide[1].

Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the HfM Weimar is committed to sustainable development in the field of music through its participation in international programs and the promotion of cultural education. Additionally, it offers comprehensive support for students, including a career service that provides workshops to prepare for professional life[1].

The college is located in the former princely residence in the heart of Weimar and has a total of nine buildings, including the monastery building and the university center at Horn. The facilities include modern rehearsal rooms, sound studios, and a sound lab, which can be used by students free of charge[1].

• 1 - https://www.mystipendium.de/hochschulen/hfm-weimar
• 2 - https://www.hfm-weimar.de/studieren/studienorganisation/pruefungen
• 3 - https://studieren.de/hfm-weimar.hochschule.t-0.a-268.html
• 4 - https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/history-of-jazz-and-popular-music/department-of-musicology-weimar-jena-subject-history-of-jazz-and-popular-music
• 5 - https://stadt.weimar.de/de/details/die-hochschule-fuer-musik-franz-liszt.html