Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

HfG NC

The Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG), also known as the University of Arts and Design Karlsruhe, is a renowned public university of art and design in Karlsruhe, Germany. Founded in 1992, the HfG Karlsruhe was established in conjunction with the ZKM Centre for Art and Media, creating a unique synergy between teaching, research and exhibition facilities. With approximately 400 students, the HfG Karlsruhe offers an intimate and focused learning environment. The university's main building, a former industrial site shared with the ZKM, features light-filled atriums, bridges and adjoining spaces that offer exceptional opportunities for events and exhibitions.

The HfG Karlsruhe offers a wide range of programmes in communication design, product design, media art, exhibition design and scenography, as well as art research and media philosophy.

Type

Academy of Fine Arts (public)

of international students

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No. of students

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Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at HfG

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).