University of Fine Arts Münster Numerus Clausus

University of Fine Arts Münster: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

University of Fine Arts Münster NC

The Kunstakademie Münster is a renowned public art academy in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1971, it is one of the few art academies in Germany with the right to award doctorates and habilitations, making it equivalent to a university. Located on the Leonardo Campus in the heart of Münster, the academy offers students a stimulating environment in which to pursue their artistic passions. The campus is easily accessible by public transport, with the main train station a short distance away.

Fine Arts (Freie Kunst), Art Education (Kunst Lehramt) and Art and Media Studies (Kunst- und Medienwissenschaften) are just some of the programmes offered at the Kunstakademie Münster.

Type

Academy of Fine Arts (public)

of international students

16%

No. of students (2025)

378

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at University of Fine Arts Münster

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).