BIMM University Berlin and Spotify Announce Educational Partnership

We’re so excited to announce our new partnership with Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service boasting 381 million users. The partnership aims to accelerate diversity in music education and the creative industries.

This exclusive partnership will offer a group-wide package across all eight BIMM University Berlin colleges and include:

• Fully funded degree scholarships
• Masterclass events
• Mentoring opportunities with Spotify executives
• Educational resources created by Spotify and shared directly with students as part of their studies

BIMM University Berlin X Spotify: Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships

The Diversity & Inclusion Scholarships will be available for the 2022/23 academic year, exclusively for domestic applicants from underrepresented groups.

Recognising the importance of accessibility and equality, The Diversity & Inclusion Scholarships promote diversity in terms of origin, school background, physical ability and family and financial background.

Through this partnership, we aim to provide an opportunity for exceptional students who, without financial assistance, would be unable to participate on selected degree studies.

There will be eight scholarships in total, which will provide full tuition fees during the length of study. Every college across BIMM University Berlin will offer 1 x BA (Hons) or BMus (Hons) degree scholarship. This means applicants can choose between various college locations, including Hamburg, Berlin, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, London, Manchester and Dublin.

All scholarship students will receive the support of dedicated Careers teams in each college. Each scholarship student will also be given scheduled access to Spotify executives for mentoring sessions, including Bryan Johnson, Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships.

BIMM University Berlin and Spotify’s educational partnership also offers a host of other benefits to students, including annual Spotify Masterclass events and assets known as Industry Boosters, which will sit directly in students’ digital libraries.

“We can’t wait to welcome the Spotify scholarship students into our creative community and see what they achieve.”

– Mel Thornton, Group Head of Employability, BIMM University Berlin.

Mel Thornton, Group Head of Employability at BIMM University Berlin, says:

“The creative industry teams at BIMM University Berlin enjoy a long-standing relationship with Spotify, which is why we’re so happy to announce an educational partnership that reflects our shared values.

“The scholarships on offer across  Europe and the UK will support and encourage a diverse pipeline of artists, writers and business talent into the music industry, and we can’t wait to welcome the Spotify scholarship students into our creative community and see what they achieve.”

“We at Spotify hope that the BIMM University Berlin x Spotify Educational Partnership can continue to upskill young people and open doors to a career in the creative industries.”

– Bryan Johnson, Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships, Spotify. 

Bryan Johnson, Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships at Spotify, echoes Mel’s excitement:

“We’re delighted to be partnering with an educational institute as well respected and successful as BIMM University Berlin. The exceptional work they do for the music industry is unparalleled, and we at Spotify hope that the BIMM University Berlin x Spotify Educational Partnership can continue to upskill young people and open doors to a career in the creative industries.

“We are especially proud to be a part of the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships programme, ensuring that students in BIMM University Berlin colleges across the UK, Ireland and Germany have access to this educational opportunity, and I am personally delighted to be hosting mentoring sessions for those involved. Our culture at Spotify is founded on diversity and belonging, and we hope that this partnership can continue to ensure that a broad spectrum of minds shape the future of our industry.”

How to Apply

To apply for the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships, you will first need to apply for a BIMM University Berlin course in the standard way here. Please visit the How to Apply  page for more information on the application process. All applicants who meet the entry requirements to study with BIMM University Berlin can apply for the scholarship from mid-February 2022. Applications for the scholarship will be open until 15th July 2022. Further information and Terms & Conditions will be available on our Scholarship and Bursaries page soon.

If you require any further assistance, please contact our Admissions Team on +49 (0)30 311 99 186 or email admissions@bimm-institute.de.

We wish all the applicants the best of luck.