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HBK Essen
The Hochschule für bildende Künste Essen (HBK Essen), also known as the Academy of Fine Arts Essen, is a public art academy founded in 1911 that combines a long tradition in fine arts with modern approaches to design and media. With around 500 students, it offers an intimate learning environment on a campus that blends historic and modern architecture in the cultural hub of Essen, in Germany’s Ruhr region. The academy provides Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in areas such as Fine Art, Photography, Media Art, Sculpture and Digital Media Design, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary practice and the intersections between artistic disciplines. HBK Essen is particularly recognised for its close ties to industry, enabling students to gain practical experience through real-world projects with local and international partners.
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Type Academy of Fine Arts (private (state-approved))
of international students 31%
No. of students (2025) 317
Term model Semester
Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027
Below are the most frequent application deadlines at Hochschule der bildenden Künste Essen for the Summer Semester 2027.
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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 Hochschule der bildenden Künste Essen 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 | |
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| Master | No courses | No information | No information |
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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
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