Study Arts & Design in Germany: 50 Universities with 106 English Study Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2022/2023)

Updated: 01-18-2022 | 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

106

Study Programs in English

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

0,- € (35 programs for EU citizens, 33 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

10,520 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between January 20 and January 04

Summer Semester

between March 30 and September 15

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Top-ranked German Universities in Arts & Design

Top 100 Worldwide

Top 250 Worldwide

National Ranking

#74Times Higher Education Ranking

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 35,000 students

Program Fees: 1,800 € (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #121

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Tuition Fees

Free
(EU Citizens)
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Free
(non-EU Citizens)
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Up To
1500€/sem
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Up To
3000€/sem
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Up To
5.000€/sem
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More than
5.000€/sem
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5 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg

Design & Innovation

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 30 Jun/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Mar (Summer)

5340€ / 6840€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Learn about innovation, digitalization and disruptive technologiesUnderstand real user needs to develop relevant products and servicesTake your design brackground to a strategic level

AMD Academy Fashion & Design
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences · Berlin

Top 195 national

Sustainability in Fashion and Creative Industries

Master of Arts

Application open all year

4650€ / 4950€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Creativity and sustainability: A thriving sectorAMD: Over 30 years promoting fashion and designStudy and live in Berlin, Germany's buzzing capital

AMD Academy Fashion & Design
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences · Idstein

Top 195 national

Fashion Design

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

4350€ / 4650€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Choose an exciting major or specializationBerlin - The perfect city for fashion and creativityComplete a six-month internship to gain relevant practical experience

AMD Academy Fashion & Design
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences · Idstein

Top 195 national

Fashion & Design Management

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

4350€ / 4650€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Fashion + Business Management = The perfect formula for a successful careerBerlin - the perfect city for fashion and creativityTake part in an optional semester abroad

Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich / Düsseldorf

Fashion Management (Fashion Business B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

4710€ / 5100€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become a top fashion managerVisit fashion companies in Germany and abroadOption to choose your campus: Munich or Düsseldorf

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2022/2023

Summer Semester 2022

Winter Semester 2023/2024

Open Programs

75 programs

28 programs

88 programs

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)

17% local admission restriction (local NC)

29.2% no admission restriction

53.8% no information provided

Application Process

77.4% directly at University

17.9% via uni-assist

5 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
Munich

Design Management

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/15 Aug (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Feb (Summer)

6500€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 - 2 Years

Duration

Become an expert in building bridges between design, marketing, and project managementBuild a strong network with organizations from different industriesStudy in the jewel of Bavaria: Munich

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt

Expanded Realities

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Apr/01 Jun (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in expanded realitiesLive in Darmstadt, the “City of Science”Practice your learned skills during industrial placements

Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich / Düsseldorf

Design Management

Master of Arts

Application open all year

3900€ / 6300€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Gain powerful expertise to connect design and managementStudy at a modern University of Applied Sciences specialized in designOption to choose your campus: Berlin, Munich, or Düsseldorf

Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich / Düsseldorf

Digital Film Design – Animation/VFX

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

4710€ / 5100€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in digital design, animation, and visual effectsLearn how to use modern design software to create 3D Models and animationsOption to choose your campus: Munich or Düsseldorf

Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich / Düsseldorf

Game Design

Bachelor of Science

Application open all year

3900€ - 4710€ / 5100€ - 5100€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become a professional and skillful game designerExcellent career perspectives in the game design industryOption to choose your campus: Berlin, Munich, or Düsseldorf

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 (2 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (8 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

3.5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

50 (1 program )

Maximum:

100 (2 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (8 programs )

4 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt

Animation and Game

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Apr/01 Jun (Winter) - 01 Dec/01 Feb (Summer)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become a top game designerLive in Darmstadt, the “City of Science”Practice your learned skills during industrial placements

bbw University of Applied Sciences
Berlin

Blended learning

Management of Creative Industries

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 31 Aug (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)

3270€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Learn about innovation + management + creativityThrive in a booming sectorLive in one of the most amazing and historic cities in the world

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kamp-Lintfort / Kleve

Top 100 national

Information and Communication Design

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become an innovative designerGreat career opportunities in designWork with state-of-the-art equipment

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve

Top 100 national

Design and Interaction

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jan (Summer)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

One-of-a-kind: A modern design program enhanced by technologyParticipate in applied projects during the first two semestersImpressive career chances in design and technology