Offenbach University of Art and Design
Offenbach am Main, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 750
- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
As an art academy in the State of Hessen, the Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG) Offenbach works at the interface of art, design and media. With 750 students, 24 professors, 56 lecturers and 67 staff, it offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in two departments: Art and Design. The HfG is noted for combining theory and design, experiment and product, and new and traditional image-making techniques.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Communication Design
- Product Design
- Photography
- Electronic Media
- Stage and Costume Design
- Typography
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Information Design
- Interaction Design
- Material Design
- Urban Design
- Brand Design
- Sculpture
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studieninfo@hfg-offenbach.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 $856 / year
Domestic students
€396 / semester
Semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) for WiSe 2026/27: 396.48 EUR, comprising Deutschlandticket (226.80), Studierendenschaft (10.20), Studierendenwerk (106.50), Call a Bike (2.98), and administrative fee (50.00). No separate tuition fee charged.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Apr 15, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Apr 15, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Master of Arts (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Apr 15, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Master of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Apr 15, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Master of Fine Arts with a larger theoretical component (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Apr 15, 2027 | Winter Semester |
| Postgraduate Studies (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | Winter Semester, Summer Semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.