M.F.A.

Kunst in Offenbach, Germany

Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach

Key Facts

Degree

M.F.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2030

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Offenbach am Main

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees (Hesse public university); semester contribution ~€370

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition fees (Hesse public university); semester contribution ~€370

The M.F.A. programme in Kunst is offered by Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Offenbach, Germany, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). 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

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

Completed Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or equivalent first degree in Art
University entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) or equivalent

Entrance Tests & Assessments

Artistic aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) — portfolio submission required

Additional Requirements

Apply via the HfG application portal hfg-jetzt.de during the application period (1–15 April)
Also available: MFA Kunst with a larger theoretical component

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

Locations

Offenbach

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Kunstwissenschaft

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach welcomes international applicants for its M.F.A. in Kunst in Offenbach. 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), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

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 Gestaltung Offenbach's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.