Study Textile Design in Germany (2026/27)

Textile Design in Germany

Germany provides international students comprehensive Textile Design programs developing skills for designing fabrics and materials across fashion, interiors, and industrial applications through English-taught curricula covering fabric construction, pattern design, color theory, textile technology, sustainable textiles, CAD, and surface design combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques creating innovative textiles meeting aesthetic and functional requirements. Students benefit from Germany's strong design tradition and textile innovation leadership working in state-of-the-art labs and studios, developing portfolios, participating in industry projects, and exploring sustainable textiles and eco-friendly methods reflecting growing demand for environmental practices while collaborating with companies from fashion houses to automotive manufacturers and technical textile producers. Programs balance theoretical learning with hands-on practice preparing graduates for careers as textile designers, fashion designers, interior designers, pattern makers, textile technologists, and material innovation specialists earning €40,000-€52,000 starting salaries in fashion, home decor, automotive design, and technical textiles sectors.

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Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

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Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 4,710 euros (per semester)

Master

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 Textile Design study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 July	15 July
Bachelor	15 July	15 July
Other	No courses	30 April

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

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).