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Study Arts & Design in Germany: 73 Universities with 143 English Study Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)

Updated: 10-01-2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Pursuing a degree in Arts & Design at one of Germany’s universities of the arts is very popular among international students. The programs are ideal for people who strive in free and creative environments. They are usually project-based, grant time to work on individual projects, give students support to access third party funding and cutting-edge studios and equipment.

Overview

masters
143

Study Programs in English

universities
73

Universities

ranking
14

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (47 programs for EU citizens, 44 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 16,680 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between October 01 and September 30

Summer Semester

between October 01 and September 30

View all 143 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Arts & Design

#21QS Online MBA Rankings: Europe
IU International University of Applied Sciences

private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences

No. of Students: approx. 100,000 students

Program Fees: € 3,498 (per semester)

#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,800 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #128
#83Times Higher Education Ranking
Freie Universität Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,650 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #127

Tuition Fees

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3 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

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Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2023/2024

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Open Programs

Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
18.2% local admission restriction (local NC)
30.1% no admission restriction
51.7% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

74.8% directly at University
8.4% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
18.9% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

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A unique combination - Study technology management at NIT and engineering or sciences at TUHHFlexible study times adapted to the study programs of your choiceChoose among fascinating German-taught M.Sc. programs from TUHH Hamburg and study in English and German
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Become an expert in visual & experience designMerge Theory and PracticeTake full advantage of UE’s unique opportunities
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A top-tier university degree – part-time MBA parallel to your jobLearn more about this accredited MBA/M.A. program with a public university degreeAn unbeatable price for this high quality study program

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

3.5 (2 programs )

Minimum:

50 (1 program )

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs )

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program )

Maximum:

100 (3 programs )

Maximum:

CAE (1 program )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

3.5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

50 (1 program )

Maximum:

100 (3 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs )

Maximum:

CAE (1 program )

3 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

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A unique combination - Study technology management at NIT and engineering or sciences at TUHHFlexible study times adapted to the study programs of your choiceStudy completely in English and choose an interesting international M.Sc. program from TUHH Hamburg
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Choose an exciting major or specializationBerlin - The perfect city for fashion and creativityComplete a six-month internship to gain relevant practical experience
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Become an expert in Landscape ArchitectureStand out from the crowdLive in the center of Germany

Program Features

2-16 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Music

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Science

Master of Engineering

Master of Fine Arts

Master of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science

Master of Education

Bachelor of Music

Beginning

Winter intake

57.3%

Summer intake

4.2%

Winter & Summer intake

37.1%

List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Arts & Design

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Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg

public University · No. of Students: 300

Program Fees: € 0

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences

private (state-approved) Academy of Fine Arts · No. of Students: 1,800

Program Fees: € 1,506

M.Ed. (Master of Education)

AMD Academy Fashion & Design

private (state-approved) Academy of Fine Arts · No. of Students: 1,600

Program Fees: € 4,500 - € 5,190

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 4,100

Program Fees: € 500 - € 1,250

M.A. (Master of Arts)

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 3,300

Program Fees: € 0

B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

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