Study Fashion in Germany (2026/27)

Fashion in Germany

Germany offers international students dynamic Fashion programs that blend creativity, culture, and commerce, with curricula spanning concept development, garment construction, branding, and retail management. At institutions connected to fashion hubs like Berlin and Düsseldorf—home to major trade fairs and showrooms—students gain expertise in fashion history, textile science, and trend forecasting while building practical skills in sketching, pattern making, sewing, and digital design. Collaborations with German brands such as Hugo Boss, Adidas, and sustainable fashion startups provide real-world exposure, complemented by internships at fashion houses, textile manufacturers, retail chains, and fashion weeks.

Related subjects

Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Fashion

QS Ranking

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Ranking Criteria

Arts & Humanities

401-450

RWTH Aachen University

4 programs

501-550

Technische Universität Dresden

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 6,000 euros (per semester)

Master

0 - 6,480 euros (per semester)

State exam

No tuition fees

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Fashion study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 July	01 March
Bachelor	15 July	15 June
State Examination	No courses	15 September
Other	No courses	30 April

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

01 March

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 June

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 September

Other

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

30 April

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).