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Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd (2026/27)
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
The Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd, officially known as the University of Applied Design Schwäbisch Gmünd, is a public university of applied sciences founded in 1907. With over 700 students, it is one of the leading design universities in Germany. The university's campus is situated in the historic town of Schwäbisch Gmünd, in the heart of the city. Surrounded by picturesque half-timbered houses and mediaeval architecture, it offers a unique and inspiring environment for aspiring designers.
The university's academic programmes focus exclusively on design disciplines, offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Communication Design, Product Design, Interaction Design and Digital Product Design and Development.
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of international students 
No. of students (2025) 
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Type University of Applied Sciences (public)
of international students 10%
No. of students (2025) 660
Term model Semester
Contact Info
Rektor-Klaus-Straße 100
73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd
Phone: 07171 602 600 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: hfg-gmuend.de 
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6 programsFees & Costs
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Other EU Students Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
No tuition fees
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 offered by the Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd on its official website.
Application Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd 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 | 15 May |
| Bachelor | No courses | 15 May |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 May
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 May
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).
