University of the Arts Bremen
Bremen, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1873
Overview
The University of the Arts Bremen (Hochschule für Künste Bremen, HfK) is a state-recognised public art and music university located in Bremen, Germany. The HfK comprises two faculties: the Faculty of Art and Design (located at Am Speicher XI 8, Überseestadt) and the Faculty of Music (located at Dechanatstraße 13–15, city centre). The Faculty of Art and Design offers diploma and master's programmes in Fine Arts, and bachelor's and master's programmes in Integrated Design and Digital Media (the latter jointly with the University of Bremen). The Faculty of Music offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Artistic Training (KA), Artistic-Pedagogical Training (KPA), and Historical Church Music, spanning disciplines including singing, instrumental studies, early music, composition, church music, jazz, and music education. Since 2020, the HfK also offers a four-year Binational Artistic PhD programme in cooperation with universities in the Netherlands and Sweden. With around 1,000 students from 70 countries, 65 professors, 89 administrative staff, and over 150 teaching associates, the HfK hosts approximately 400 events annually, making it a vibrant pillar of cultural life in Bremen.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Integrated Design
- Digital Media
- Music
- Music Education
- Church Music
Accreditation: Senator für Wissenschaft und Häfen, Bremen
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program: e.g., April 15 (Fine Arts), May 15 (Digital Media BA), May 31 (Digital Media MA).
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- dezernat1@hfk-bremen.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€431 / semester
From about $932 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Public university with no tuition fees for standard degree programmes. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) covering a semester ticket, student services, and student organisation contribution. Special programmes: Young Students programme €250 per semester; Continuing Education (music) €1,500 per semester.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
