Merz Akademie - University of Applied Art, Design and Media, Stuttgart: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

Merz Akademie

The Merz Akademie, officially known as the Merz Akademie - Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart, is a private, state-recognised university founded in 1918. With more than 250 students, it is a small institution located in Stuttgart, Germany. The university campus is located in the Berg Kulturpark, a unique environment that combines urban and cultural elements. It offers a range of academic programmes focusing on design, art and media.

Type

Academy of Fine Arts (private (state-approved))

of international students

18%

No. of students (2021)

248

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at Merz Akademie - University of Applied Art, Design and Media, Stuttgart

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).