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

143

Study Programs in English

Universities

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

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Top-ranked German Universities in Arts & Design

Top 100 Worldwide

Top 250 Worldwide

National Ranking

#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)

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#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

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#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

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#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

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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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3 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

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Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt

Expanded Realities

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/01 Sep (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

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Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart - University of Applied Sciences
Stuttgart

Smart City Solutions [with double degree MBA option in the UK]

Master of Engineering

Application Deadlines: 15 May/15 Jul (Winter)

€ 3333

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 - 2.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in Smart City SolutionsStrategic job opportunities in the Smart City job-marketEnjoy the best technology available

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ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne

Top 195 national

Digital Narratives

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jan (Winter)

€ 2750 / € 3750

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2023/2024

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Open Programs

16 programs

58 programs

130 programs

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

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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NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management
Hamburg University of Technology · Hamburg

Top 650 worldwideTop 55 national

Technology Management - Double Master's Program [German]

Master of Business Administration , Master of Arts , Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 Aug (Winter)

€ 6688

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 - 2.5 Years

Duration

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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University of Europe for Applied Sciences
Potsdam / Iserlohn

Get a 15% discount

Visual & Experience Design

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/15 Aug (Winter)

€ 4920 - € 5850 /
€ 5469 - € 6500

€ 4182 / € 4648.65

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1 - 2 Years

Duration

Become an expert in visual & experience designMerge Theory and PracticeTake full advantage of UE’s unique opportunities

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NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management
Hamburg University of Technology · Hamburg

Top 650 worldwideTop 55 nationalBlended learning

Technology Management

Master of Business Administration , Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 31 Aug (Winter)

€ 6688 - € 7300

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 - 2.5 Years

Duration

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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NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management
Hamburg University of Technology · Hamburg

Top 650 worldwideTop 55 national

Technology Management - Double Master's Program [English]

Master of Business Administration , Master of Arts , Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 01 Mar (Winter)

€ 6688

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 - 2.5 Years

Duration

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

Top 195 national

Fashion Design

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

€ 4500 / € 4920

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

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