M.F.A.

Kunst + Kooperation in Essen, Germany

HBK Essen GmbH

Key Facts

Degree

M.F.A.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2025

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Essen

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: EUR 550/month (3 semesters = approx. EUR 9,900 total)
after regelstudienzeit:: EUR 200/month

Non-EU / International

tuition:: EUR 4,500/semester (3 semesters = EUR 13,500 total)
after regelstudienzeit:: EUR 2,000/semester

The M.F.A. programme in Kunst + Kooperation is offered by HBK Essen GmbH, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Essen, Germany, with a standard duration of 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) 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

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/design with min. 210 ECTS (or 180 ECTS with 30 additional CP by graduation)

Entrance Tests & Assessments

Artistic aptitude assessment

Required Documents

Artistic portfolio + Kooperationskonzept (max. 1,500 characters)

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

Locations

Essen

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Bildende Kunst, Freie Kunst

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. HBK Essen GmbH welcomes international applicants for its M.F.A. in Kunst + Kooperation 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 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 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 HBK Essen GmbH's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.