Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 310
- International students
- 13%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1662
Overview
Arts higher education institution
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Visual Communication
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Jewelry
- Architecture
- Art Education
Accreditation: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester
- Application deadlines
- April 15 (Main deadline for Winter intake)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- sekretariat@adbk-nuernberg.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
$150 – $400 / semester
There are no general tuition fees. All students must pay a mandatory semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) of approximately 171 EUR per semester, which includes the student union fee and the semester ticket for public transport. While Bavarian law allows tuition for non-EU students, AdBK Nuremberg currently only charges the standard semester contribution for most programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Urban Research (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Art and Public Space (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Art Education (Lehramt Kunst am Gymnasium) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | — | 54 months | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Fine Arts (Freie Kunst) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Diploma | 5 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Graphic Design / Visual Communication (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Diploma | 5 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Jewelry and Artefacts (Gold- und Silberschmiedekunst) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Diploma | 5 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
| Live Art Forms (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Winter |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.