DE #39
QS World #611
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
45 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Arts, Design & Architecture, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
45 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #44
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1836
DE #49
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1745
DE #51
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1970
DE #59
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1860
DE #69
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
19
HS
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #71
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2009
20
BT
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Cottbus, Brandenburg · Public University
DE #72
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #77
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 2002
DE #79
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1927
23
FU
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse · University of Applied Sciences
DE #86
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
24
HE
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences
DE #92
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1868
Arts, Design & Architecture at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Arts, Design & Architecture?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Bremen, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Technische Universität Braunschweig. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Arts, Design & Architecture cost in Germany?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Arts, Design & Architecture in Germany?▾
Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Arts, Design & Architecture at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Arts, Design & Architecture at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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