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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.
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Hochschule für Künste Bremen — The Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Hochschule für Künste Bremen offers a comprehensive and immersive educational experience that encourages creativity and the explorat...
Hochschule für Künste Bremen — Program OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Integrated Design at Hochschule für Künste Bremen is an innovative program that emphasizes an interdisciplinary and holistic appr...
Hochschule für Künste Bremen — The PhD program at Hochschule für Künste Bremen is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced research in the field of the arts, with a focus on creati...
Musikhochschule Lübeck — The Bachelor of Arts program at Musikhochschule Lübeck provides an immersive educational experience for students passionate about the arts and music. This multidisciplina...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — About the Diploma in Sculpture at Kunsthochschule Berlin-WeissenseeThe Diploma in Sculpture at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee is designed to immerse students in the di...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — The Bühnen- und Kostümbild diploma program at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of stage and costume de...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — The Diploma in Malerei at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee is designed for aspiring artists to deepen their knowledge and skills in painting. This course covers various...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — The Master's degree in Mode-Design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee offers an in-depth exploration into the world of fashion, emphasizing both creative and technical...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — Produkt-Design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee is a dynamic Master's program designed for aspiring designers who wish to innovate and excel in the world of product d...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — The Master's program in Raumstrategien at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee focuses on the intersection of spatial design and urban development. It equips students with a...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — Course OverviewThe Master's degree in Textile and Material Design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee focuses on the intersection of art, design, and technology. This pr...
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung — Der Masterstudiengang Visuelle Kommunikation an der Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee bietet eine interdisziplinäre Ausbildung in den Bereichen Grafikdesign, Typografie,...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Bachelor in Musikdesign at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik explores the intersection of music and design, preparing students for a multifaceted career in music cr...
Staatliche Hochschule für Musik — The Master in Audio Experience Design at Staatliche Hochschule für Musik is a unique program that delves into the innovative intersection of sound design, technology, and...
Merz Akademie, Hochschule für Gestaltung Stuttgart — Der Bachelorstudiengang Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien an der Merz Akademie bietet Studierenden eine interdisziplinäre Ausbildung in den Bereichen Design, Kunst und Medien....
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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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