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State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
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Overview

The Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart (ABK Stuttgart) is a public art academy in Stuttgart, Germany, offering degree programs in architecture, industrial design, communication design, textile design, fine arts, stage and costume design, conservation-restoration, and art teacher education. Teaching takes place in small classes with intensive studio and workshop instruction.

Fields of study

  • Architecture
  • Industrial Design
  • Communication Design
  • Textile Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Stage and Costume Design
  • Conservation and Restoration
  • Art Education
  • Performance Art
  • Art History and Aesthetics

Accreditation: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
Wintersemester, Sommersemester
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
studieren@abk-stuttgart.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

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Architektur (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's3 yearsVariesVaries—
Architektur (M.A.) (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Bildende Kunst (Diplom) (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's5 yearsVariesVaries—
Bühnen- und Kostümbild (Diplom) (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's5 yearsVariesVaries—
Industrial Design (Diplom) (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's54 monthsVariesVaries—
Kommunikationsdesign (Diplom) (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's54 monthsVariesVaries—
Körper, Theorie und Poetik des Performativen (M.F.A.) (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Künstlerisches Lehramt mit Bildender Kunst (B.F.A.) (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's4 yearsVariesVaries—
Künstlerisches Lehramt mit Bildender Kunst (M.Ed.) (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Textildesign (Diplom) (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's54 monthsVariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.