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Alanus University of Art and Society

Alfter, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

International Students

15%

Tuition

Varies by program

About Alanus University of Art and Society

private · University

Alanus University of Art and Society (Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft) is a state-recognised private university located in Alfter near Bonn, Germany, with a second study centre in Mannheim. Founded in 1973, it holds the right to award doctoral degrees and offers more than 20 Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes across six faculties: Fine Arts, Architecture, Art Therapy, Education Sciences, Eurythmy/Performing Arts, and Business. The university is distinguished by its interdisciplinary dialogue between art and science, small learning groups, and a nature-set campus environment. Programmes are offered in full-time and part-time formats, many with a Waldorf and anthroposophical educational foundation. The institution participates in the Erasmus+ programme and has international partnerships worldwide.

Architecture

Fine Arts

Eurythmy

Special Education

Early Childhood Education

Art Therapy

Music Therapy

Education

Performing Arts

Waldorf Pedagogy

Business Administration

Art Education

Teacher Training

Practical Research

Institution profile

Short name: Alanus Hochschule
Founded: 1973
Ownership: private
Institution type: University
Selectivity: unknown
Research university: Yes
Ranking year: 2024
Visa support: Available

Official Recognition

Government recognized: Yes
Regulator: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
Provider ID: DEQARINST0473
Registration status: registered
CRICOS: Not specified
Last verified: 2026-10-03

Official registry

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Scholarships available

Funding opportunities exist for international students

English requirements defined

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 (only for specific English-taught modules/programs); Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4) is required for most programs.

Admissions

Language req.: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 (only for specific English-taught modules/programs); Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4) is required for most programs.
Application deadlines: No fixed deadlines; applications accepted at any time, limited places available (rolling admissions).

Academics

Total students: 1,550
Language: German

Cost & support

Tuition: Varies by program
Scholarships: Available

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Alanus University of Art and Society is a private higher education institution in Alfter near Bonn, Germany, offering more than 20 Bachelor and Master degree programmes in the arts, education, architecture, and business.