M.A. / M.F.A.

Arts and Community (ehemals: Kunst und Theater im Sozialen) in Ottersberg, Germany

Hochschule für Künste im Sozialen, Ottersberg

Key Facts

Degree

M.A. / M.F.A.

Duration

2 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Aug 2031

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Ottersberg

Intakes per Year

1

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

semester ticket:
€208.80/semester (€34.80/month)
tuition fulltime:
€2,748/semester (€458/month)
tuition parttime:
€1,374/semester (€229/month)

Non-EU / International

semester ticket:
€208.80/semester (€34.80/month)
tuition fulltime:
€2,748/semester (€458/month)
tuition parttime:
€1,374/semester (€229/month)

The M.A. / M.F.A. programme in Arts and Community (ehemals: Kunst und Theater im Sozialen) is offered by Hochschule für Künste im Sozialen, Ottersberg, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Ottersberg, Germany, with a standard duration of 2 semesters (approximately 1 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

DE

German — DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 or equivalent (German C1)

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

  • First degree in Art Therapy or Dance/Theatre Pedagogy with 240 ECTS (for M.A.)
  • Artistic first degree with 240 ECTS (for M.F.A.)

Additional Requirements

  • Digital admission interview/examination
  • Graduates of related programmes (e.g. Social Work, Graphic Design) can complete missing credits via tailored bridge courses

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Ottersberg

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Study Fields

Kunstpädagogik Kunsttherapie Soziale Arbeit

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Teilzeit Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Künste im Sozialen, Ottersberg welcomes international applicants for its M.A. / M.F.A. in Arts and Community (ehemals: Kunst und Theater im Sozialen) in Ottersberg. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 2 semesters (approximately 1 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Hochschule für Künste im Sozialen, Ottersberg's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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