Hamburg University of Fine Arts
Hamburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 950
- International students
- 50%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- —
Overview
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.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Design
- Film
- Sculpture
- Painting and Drawing
- Graphic Art and Photography
- Time-Based Media
- Stage Design
- Theory and History of Art
- Art Teacher Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester (doctoral programs only)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- hfbk-studverw@hfbk.hamburg.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
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
No tuition fees. Semester contribution for Winter 2026/27: €389 total, comprising semester ticket €226.80, hardship fund €1.00, Studierendenwerk €101.00, AStA €10.20, administration €50.00. Erasmus and exchange students pay €339. Auditing students pay a reduced fee of €124 per semester.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Teacher Education B.Ed. (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Art Teacher Education M.Ed. (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Mar 5, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Dr. phil. in art. (opens in a new tab)On Campus | PhD | — | Varies | Sep 30, 2026 | Summer Semester |
| Master of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Mar 5, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| PhD in Art Practice (opens in a new tab)German, English · On Campus | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Oct 14, 2026 | Summer Semester |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.