Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe Numerus Clausus

Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe

The Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe (State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe), founded in 1854, is a prestigious public art academy located in Karlsruhe, Germany. As one of the smaller German art academies, it offers an intimate and focused environment with approximately 300 students. The campus, situated on Reinhold-Frank-Strasse, features well-equipped studios, classrooms, and exhibition spaces, including the renowned Lichthof, the Academy’s central exhibition hall. Officially recognized by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts, the Academy offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Fine Arts, Art Education, and Art History.

Type

Academy of Fine Arts (public)

of international students

14%

No. of students (2025)

360

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe

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).