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Key Facts
Degree
B.A.
Duration
6 Semesters
Type
Undergraduate
Accreditation
Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen
Until Sep 2027
uni-assist
Not Required
Language
German
Campus
Essen
Intakes per Year
1
German Requirement
German is the language of instruction for effectively all study courses at Folkwang. A Ger...
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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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The B.A. programme in Kommunikationsdesign is offered by Folkwang Universität der Künste, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Essen, Germany, with a standard duration of 6 semesters (approximately 3 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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Folkwang Universität der Künste welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Kommunikationsdesign in Essen. 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 6 semesters (approximately 3 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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