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Study Arts & Design in Germany: 47 Universities with 95 English Study Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)

Updated: 05-10-2021 | 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
95

Study Programs in English

universities
47

Universities

ranking
7

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

0,- € (32 programs for EU citizens, 30 programs for Non-EU)

Maximum:

14,875 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadline

Winter Semester

between May 15 and May 01

Summer Semester

between May 15 and May 01

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Top-ranked German Universities in Arts & Design

#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
More Info

Tuition fees

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30
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8
36
23

3 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

Brand University of Applied Sciences

Design & Innovation

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences

Sustainability in Fashion and Creative Industries

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration

bbw University of Applied Sciences

Management of Creative Industries

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2020/2021

Summer Semester 2021

Open Programs

56 Programs

20 Programs

Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
20% local admission restriction (local NC)
26.3% no admission restriction
53.7% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

82.1% directly at University
14.7% via Uni-Assist

6 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

Photography

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration

Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

Multimedia Composition

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration

Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

Composition Master

Master of Music
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

Photography

Bachelor of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration

Bard College Berlin

Humanities, the Arts, and Social Thought

Bachelor of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
4 Years
Duration

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

Photography

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
1.5 - 2 Years
Duration

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 (1 program)

Maximum

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (5 programs)

IELTS Band

Minimum

3.5 (2 programs)

Maximum

7.5 (1 program)

TOEFL Scores

Minimum

50 (1 program)

Maximum

100 (1 program)

Cambridge Levels

Minimum

B1 Preliminary (PET) (3 programs)

Maximum

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (5 programs)

6 English Degree Programs for Arts & Design in Germany

Karlshochschule International University

Management - Specialisation Arts and Entertainment

Bachelor of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
3 Years
Duration

HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft

Communication Design and Creative Strategies

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
2 - 3 Years
Duration

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

COOP Design Research

Master of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration

Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

Design and Development for Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Master of Engineering
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration

Hochschule Macromedia, University of Applied Sciences

Design Thinking

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration

TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Digital Games

Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration

Program Features

2-8 semesters

Duration

→ View all programs with online courses

Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Master of Music

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Science

Master of Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Master of Education

Bachelor of Music

Beginning

Winter intake

57.9%

Summer intake

9.5%

Winter & Summer intake

32.6%

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

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Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences

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

Program Fees: 1,446 €

M.Ed. (Master of Education)

AMD Academy Fashion & Design

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

Program Fees: 4,170 € - 4,350 €

M.A. (Master of Arts)

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 6,900

Program Fees: 800 € - 1,250 €

M.A. (Master of Arts)

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 6,600

Program Fees: 0,- €

M.A. (Master of Arts)

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

Bard College Berlin

private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 250

Program Fees: 14,875 €

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

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