Art and Design Studiesfull time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Essen
Deadlines
expired (Aptitude test)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Art Studies
  • Design
  • Design Studies

Target group

Students with a Bachelor's degree in the disciplines
Design, Aesthetics, Art History or Art Education or related subjects (Social Sciences and Humanities).

Annotation

Good command of English required

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree course or a university degree of at least three years in the areas of Design, Art or related humanities and social sciences subjects (including teacher training courses and Architecture) with an overall grade of "good" (2.5) or better
Proof of degree course-related aptitude by passing the aptitude test at the Folkwang University of the Arts

Lecture period

  • 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

Expired

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further study programmes

Folkwang University of the ArtsDance

Degree:
Bachelor
Standard Period of Study:
8 semesters
Location:
Essen
Study Mode:
full time
Deadlines:
March 2027 (Aptitude test)

More about Dance

Folkwang University of the ArtsDance Composition

Degree:
Master
Standard Period of Study:
4 semesters
Location:
Essen
Study Mode:
full time
Deadlines:
March 2027 (Aptitude test)

More about Dance Composition

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