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Across Germany, 72 universities offer 161 Arts, Design & Architecture programs — most run 4 years. Courses from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Heidelberg University and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie come first, because those universities rank highest.
Freie Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg — The Master's Degree in Arts and Community at Freie Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg focuses on the intersection of art and social engagement. This unique program combines t...
Popakademie Baden-Württemberg
Fachhochschule Heidelberg
CODE University of Applied Sciences Berlin — The Digital Design & Innovation B.A. program at CODE University of Applied Sciences Berlin focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in the interdi...
Fachhochschule Heidelberg
Freie Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg — The Bachelor's Degree in Freie Kunst at Freie Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg focuses on cultivating creativity and artistic skills. This program offers students an immers...
Fachhochschule Heidelberg
Fachhochschule Lübeck — The Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Design offers a rich blend of technical knowledge and creative skills. This program is designed to prepare students fo...
Freie Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg — Der Bachelor-Studiengang "Künste im Sozialen" an der Freien Kunst-Studienstätte Ottersberg bietet eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, Kreativität mit sozialen Aspekten zu verb...
Fachhochschule Neubrandenburg — The Master's program in Landschaftsarchitektur at Fachhochschule Neubrandenburg offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for a successful career in...
CODE University of Applied Sciences Berlin — The Master of Arts in Innovation Design at CODE University of Applied Sciences Berlin is a forward-thinking program that focuses on the intersection of design, technology...
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Fachhochschule Heidelberg
Katholische Fachhochschule Mainz
Katholische Fachhochschule Mainz
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Heidelberg University — The Master's degree in Art History and Museology offered by Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg equips students with a comprehensive understanding of art history as wel...
Heidelberg University — The Bachelor's degree in Byzantine Archaeology and Art History at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg provides an in-depth understanding of the cultural, political, and...
Heidelberg University — The Bachelor's degree in Classical Archaeology at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers an in-depth exploration of the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean and th...
Heidelberg University — The Bachelor's Degree in East Asian Art History at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg immerses students in the rich and diverse artistic traditions of East Asia, focus...
Heidelberg University — The Bachelor’s degree in Egyptology at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization, culture, and language. T...
Heidelberg University — The Bachelor's degree in European Art History at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers a comprehensive exploration of art from various periods in European history,...
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie — The Master’s degree in Architektur at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie is an advanced program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of architectura...
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8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #54 (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) to #526 (Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 8 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
By level: 76 bachelor's, 76 master's, 4 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 98% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (74% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (72% of courses with a stated intake). Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54), Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the least expensive at about USD 600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 74% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, with 9, ahead of Universität der Künste Berlin (8).
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