Photographyfull time

Degree
Diplom für Bildende Kunst
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

  • Visual Arts, Fine Art
  • Photography

Focus

Philosophy, Class Teaching, Laboratory and Workshop Work, Project work, Deepening of the Artistic work, Interdisciplinary introduction to the different media, Basic knowledge in specific fields of Photography, artistic work in classes, Excursions and Visits to Exhibitions, Group and individual consultations

Annotation

Practical semester usually in the 9the subject-related semester

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

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

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Deadlines:
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