M.F.A. Deutsch 4 Semesters

Bildende Künste

Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.F.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2030

uni-assist

Required

Language

Deutsch

Campus

Hamburg (Lerchenfeld / Wartenau / Finkenau)

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

Depends on the programme. For the Bachelor of Fine Arts, international applicants must pro...

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Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg

Kunst- und Musikhochschulen · Hamburg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: keine Studiengebühren (~€330/sem Semesterticket)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: keine Studiengebühren (~€330/sem Semesterticket)

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The M.F.A. programme in Bildende Künste is offered by Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Hamburg, Germany, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). The teaching language is Deutsch; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — Deutschkenntnisse empfohlen (mind. B2)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

No IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge/Duolingo requirement is published. HFBK Hamburg's Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts programmes are taught in German; the official site does not list an English-taught degree track or an English-language test requirement for admission.

German Language

Depends on the programme. For the Bachelor of Fine Arts, international applicants must prove German proficiency via one of: TestDaF with a minimum of TDN 4 in all sections, DSH with an overall result of at least DSH-2, or attendance certificates for German courses (per the Common European Framework) up to and including level A2 (approx. 360 teaching hours) -- applicants who only reach A2 must continue German coursework (at least half a proficiency level) in their first two semesters and submit proof to the Student Affairs Office. For the Master of Fine Arts, proof of German is NOT required for admission, though the university strongly recommends German knowledge to follow seminars, lectures and workshops.

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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.

Entrance Tests & Assessments

B.F.A. oder gleichwertiger Erstabschluss in Bildender Kunst oder verwandtem Feld. Bewerbungsmappe (Portfolio) und Eignungsprüfung (aptitude test) erforderlich. Bewerbungszeitraum: Februar bis Anfang März. Deutschkenntnisse erwünscht (mind. B2 empfohlen). Ausländische Bewerber*innen benötigen eine Zulassung über uni-assist.

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

Locations

Hamburg

Study Fields

Bildende Kunst, Freie Kunst

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg welcomes international applicants for its M.F.A. in Bildende Künste in Hamburg. 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 4 semesters (approximately 2 years).

The teaching language is Deutsch. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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