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Folkwang University of the Arts
The Folkwang University of the Arts (Folkwang Universität der Künste) is a prestigious public arts university based in Essen, Germany, with additional campuses in the cities of Bochum, Duisburg and Dortmund. Founded in 1927, it is one of the oldest and most respected institutions of art education in Germany.
It is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, bringing together disciplines such as music, theatre, dance, design and science under one roof. This unique educational concept, known as the "Folkwang idea", encourages collaboration and exchange between different art forms.
With around 1,600 students Folkwang University of the Arts offers a diverse and vibrant learning environment. The university's main campus is located in the Werden district of Essen, in a historic former Benedictine abbey.
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Type University (public)
of international students 36%
No. of students (2025) 1,615
Term model Semester
Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027
Below are the most frequent application deadlines at Folkwang University of the Arts for the Summer Semester 2027.
German Students 
Other EU Students Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | Still open for application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | No courses | 15 November | 100% of Master programs |
| Bachelor | No courses | 15 November | 100% of Bachelor programs |
| Other | No courses | No information | No information |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 November
100% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 November
100% still open for application
Other
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No information
No information
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027
Below are the most frequent application deadlines at Folkwang University of the Arts for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.
German Students Other EU Students Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | Still open for application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | No courses | 15 March | 0% of Master programs |
| Bachelor | No courses | 15 March | 0% of Bachelor programs |
| Other | No courses | 15 January | 0% of Other programs |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 March
0% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 March
0% still open for application
Other
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 January
0% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
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