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Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig (2026/27)
Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig
The Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig (HGB), founded in 1764 and known in English as the Leipzig Academy of Visual Arts, is one of Europe’s oldest art academies and is located in Leipzig, Germany; with around 600 students, it offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Book Art/Graphic Design, Photography, Painting/Graphics, and Media Art, as well as the unique Master’s in Cultures of the Curatorial. Its public library comprises about 65,000 volumes and over 80 current periodicals on painting, graphic design, book art, photography, and new media art, including special collections of artists’ books, rare prints, and historical photography literature. Notable alumni include Neo Rauch of the New Leipzig School, and the HGB is deeply engaged with Leipzig’s art and design scene through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations with institutions such as the Leipzig Gallery of Contemporary Art and the Halle 14 Library, while also supporting Ukrainian students and artists as part of its commitment to an inclusive and international artistic community.
Quick Facts
Type 
of international students 
No. of students (2025) 
Term model
Type Academy of Fine Arts (public)
of international students 34%
No. of students (2025) 542
Term model Semester
Contact Info
Wächterstr. 11
04107 Leipzig
Phone: +49 (0)341 2135 0 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: hgb-leipzig.de 
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Tuition Fee
Master
550 euros (per semester)
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 offered by the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig on its official website.
Application Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig study programs.
German Students Other EU Students Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | No courses | 01 February |
| Other | No courses | 01 February |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
01 February
Other
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
01 February
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).
