Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and Design
International Students
14%
Tuition
Varies by program
About Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and Design
Muthesius Kunsthochschule (Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and Design) is the only public art academy in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, located in Kiel. Founded in 2005, it offers Bachelor and Master programs in Fine Arts, Communication Design, Industrial Design, Scenography/Interior Design, and Art Education. With approximately 650 students from over 30 countries and doctorate-granting rights since 2007, it serves as a center for artistic and design research and education.
Institution profile
- Short name
- Muthesius Kunsthochschule
- Founded
- 2005
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- Specialist Institution
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
English requirements defined
No English language requirements. Courses are taught in German. International applicants must demonstrate German language proficiency: B2 level (DSH1, Test-DaF 4×3, Goethe B2, or telc B2) for most programs; C1 level for Kunst Lehramt programs.
Admissions
- Language req.
- No English language requirements. Courses are taught in German. International applicants must demonstrate German language proficiency: B2 level (DSH1, Test-DaF 4×3, Goethe B2, or telc B2) for most programs; C1 level for Kunst Lehramt programs.
- Application deadlines
- 2026-05-15
Academics
- Total students
- 660
- Language
- German
- Degrees
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
The only public art and design academy in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, offering Bachelor and Master programs in Fine Arts, Communication Design, Industrial Design, Scenography/Interior Design, and Art Education, located in Kiel.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- fernweh@muthesius.de+49 431 5198-501
- General contact
- studieninfo@muthesius.de+49 431 5198-487
- Domestic admissions
- studieninfo@muthesius.de+49 431 5198-413
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