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Study Arts, Design & Architecture in Germany (2026/27)

Germany is one of the best places in the world to study art, design or architecture—and one of the most affordable. Programs blend hands-on craft with creative experimentation, and many are taught entirely in English. Studios welcome students from all backgrounds and encourage you to develop your own artistic identity within contemporary practice.

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3,407 courses available

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Fees & Costs

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students
Degree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 17,325 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 11,950 euros (per semester)
State exam
No tuition fees
MBA
3,300 - 6,600 euros (per semester)

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Arts, Design & Architecture study programs in Germany.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses
Master15 July01 April
Bachelor15 July30 April
MBANo courses31 March
State Examination15 July15 July
Other31 May01 April
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
01 April
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
30 April
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
31 March
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Other
Admission-restricted courses
31 May
Admission-free courses
01 April
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.
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study programs in Arts, Design & Architecture are still open for admission for the Winter Semester 2026/2027
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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).
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Top 5 Most Selective Arts, Design & Architecture Study Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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