Book Illustration / Graphic Designfull time

Degree
Diplom-Grafik-Design
Diplom
Standard period of study (amount)
10 semesters
Location
Leipzig
Deadlines
February 2026 (Aptitude test)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study
  • Graphic Arts
  • Graphic Design
  • Communication Design
Focus

Philosophy, Art and Media Theory, artistic work in classes, Screen Printing, Group and individual consultations, Woodcut, Lithography, Etching

Annotation

Practical semester usually in the 9th subject-related semester

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

A pass in the artistic/design aptitude test and usually a general or subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification\; Applicants with exceptional artistic or creative aptitude may not have to provide proof of a qualification for admission to higher education

Lecture period
  • 06.10.2025 - 30.01.2026
  • 02.04.2024 - 12.07.2024

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

15.12.2025 - 01.02.2026

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

100.00 EUR / semester

More information regarding tuition fees

only for a second degree, provided that the total duration of the degree exceeds the standard period of study by 6 semesters

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further study programmes

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