Dr. Wolfgang Rathert

Professor

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Biography

Wolfgang Rathert is a Professor at the Institute of Musicology at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich. His research interests focus on Historical Musicology, particularly the 20th century and contemporary music. His academic work engages with various aspects of music's historical development and its contemporary relevance. Rathert contributes to the understanding of music's role in cultural processes and historical contexts, investigating how music evolves and influences social phenomena. He is also involved in academic supervision of Bachelor and Master theses, although he will be unavailable for this during his research sabbatical in the winter semester of 2025/26. Through his publications and research projects, he explores critical themes in music history, aiming to expand the discourse in the field of musicology and its intersections with other disciplines.

Research Interests

Requirements for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related quantitative field At least 75% of Bachelor's curriculum completed at time of application
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae in English
  • Motivation letter (2000-3000 characters)
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
  • Explanation of grading scale
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Faculty of Economics. GRE is NOT required for the standard M.Sc. Economics.