DE #140
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1996
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
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TH
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Nuremberg, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences
DE #143
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
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DU
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #144
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
40
OU
OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Lemgo, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #148
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #150
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
DE #151
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
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43
HW
Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · University of Applied Sciences
DE #154
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1908
DE #155
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1949
DE #167
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
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 Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. 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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