Alanus University of Art and Society
Alfter, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,550
- International students
- 15%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1973
Overview
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.
Fields of study
- 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
Accreditation: AHPGS (Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences); FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Frühlingssemester (März), Herbstsemester (September)
- Application deadlines
- No fixed deadlines; applications accepted at any time, limited places available (rolling admissions).
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- studieren@alanus.edu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€3,000 – €7,500 / semester
From about $6,480 / year
Domestic students
€950 – €3,696 / semester
Tuition fees vary by programme and are billed per semester. Published semester fees: Eurythmie 1,080 €; Kindheitspädagogik (Vollzeit & Teilzeit) 1,800 €; Bildende Kunst (Vollzeit) 2,436 €; Bildende Kunst (Teilzeit) 1,800 €; Kunst-Pädagogik-Therapie 2,436 €; Architektur 3,696 €; Heilpädagogik (Mannheim) 1,400 €; Waldorfpädagogik (Mannheim, closed to new students) 950 €.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architektur (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €3,696 / semester | Varies | — |
| Bildende Kunst (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €2,436 / semester | Varies | — |
| Eurythmie (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €1,080 / semester | Varies | — |
| Heilpädagogik (Studienzentrum Mannheim) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,400 / semester | Varies | — |
| Kindheitspädagogik (Teilzeit) (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,800 / semester | Varies | — |
| Kindheitspädagogik (Vollzeit) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,800 / semester | Varies | — |
| Kunst-Pädagogik-Therapie (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €2,436 / semester | Varies | — |
| Waldorfpädagogik (Studienzentrum Mannheim) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €950 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.