Hamburg University of Fine Arts
International Students
50%
Tuition
Varies by program
About Hamburg University of Fine Arts
The Hamburg University of Fine Arts (HFBK Hamburg) is a publicly funded state university founded in 1767. With approximately 950 students and around 70 teachers, it offers interdisciplinary Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and doctoral programs. Study areas include Sculpture, Painting/Drawing, Design, Film, Graphic Art/Photography, Time-Based Media, Stage Design, and Theory & History. Tuition is free at state universities in Hamburg; students pay only a semester contribution of approximately €389 per semester.
Institution profile
- Short name
- HFBK Hamburg
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
Should you apply?
Key signals to help you make a confident decision.
Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
Highly international campus
50% international students — diverse environment
Admissions
- Application deadlines
- 2027-03-05
Academics
- Total students
- 950
- Language
- German
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
State university of fine arts in Hamburg, Germany, offering Bachelor, Master and doctoral programs in Fine Arts, Design, Film, Stage Design and related disciplines.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- internationaloffice@hfbk.hamburg.de+49 40 23 85 82 247
- General contact
- hfbk-pforte@hfbk.hamburg.de+49 40 238582 0
- Domestic admissions
- hfbk-studverw@hfbk.hamburg.de
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.