Merz Akademie – Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien
Stuttgart, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
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Overview
Merz Akademie is a state-recognized University of Applied Art, Design and Media (Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien) in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Part of the Merz Bildungswerk, it has been an established higher education institution for over 40 years, offering Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programs in design, art, film, new media, and visual communication.
Fields of study
- Film and Video
- New Media
- Visual Communication
- Theory
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- 3D / Interaction / Games
- Media Art / Digital Folklore
- Artistic Research
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studienberatung@merz-akademie.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 $517 / year
Domestic students
€479 – €595 / course
Bachelor: 479 EUR/month (from WS 2026/27), BAföG-eligible and scholarship-eligible. Master: 595 EUR/month plus 260 EUR enrollment fee. Semester contribution (Studierendenwerk Stuttgart + VVS StudiTicket): 96.50 EUR.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Research in Design, Art and Media – Designing the Future (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 18 months | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.