M.A. German 4 Semesters

Design Futures (vormals: Industrial Design)

Folkwang Universität der Künste Essen, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2026

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Essen

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

German is the language of instruction for effectively all study courses at Folkwang. A Ger...

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Folkwang Universität der Künste

Kunst- und Musikhochschulen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)
semesterbeitrag:: ~€320/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (public university)
semesterbeitrag:: ~€320/semester

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Folkwang Universität der Künste, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Essen, Germany offers an M.A. in Design Futures (vormals: Industrial Design), with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 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 provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

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

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

No published IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge/Duolingo minimum scores were found on the official site. Almost all Folkwang programmes are German-taught. The one exception found is the M.A. Design Futures programme, which offers an English-language track requiring "proof of English proficiency" by enrolment, but the official international-applicants page does not name a specific test or minimum score for it.

German Language

German is the language of instruction for effectively all study courses at Folkwang. A German-language certificate is required by enrolment at the latest (applicants may apply before having it, but must submit it before enrolling). Only officially recognised, CEFR-referenced certificates are accepted: Goethe-Institut, telc, DSH/FaDaF, or TestDaF. Certificates of participation are explicitly not accepted, and Folkwang does not certify language levels itself. The exact required CEFR level (e.g. B2/C1/DSH-2/TestDaF TDN4) varies by programme and is listed in the university's German-language Sprachprufungsordnung (language examination regulations), not summarised in English on the site.

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Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Mar

Locations

Essen

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Design, Gestaltung Industriedesign, Produktdesign

Study Forms

Online Teilzeit Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Folkwang Universität der Künste welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Design Futures (vormals: Industrial Design) in Essen. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Folkwang Universität der Künste'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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