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How much does Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg cost for international students?
The Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg is a public art academy in Bavaria and charges no tuition fees, for EU and non-EU students alike. Every enrolled student pays a semester fee to the Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition (all programmes) | None |
| Semester fee (everyone) | 72 EUR per semester |
Not paying tuition does not remove the visa's proof-of-funds requirement. For the student visa you still need to show about 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Visual Arts (Fine Art; Graphic Design / Visual Communication; Jewellery & Artefacts) | Winter 2027/28 | 15 March to 15 April 2027 |
| Art Education, teaching at Gymnasium (First State Examination) | Winter 2027/28 | 15 March to 15 April 2027 |
| MA Live Art Forms | Winter 2027/28 | 15 March to 15 April 2027 |
The Academy publishes no separate deadline for non-EU applicants. All dates are firm cut-off dates.
How many programmes are taught in English?
One programme is taught in English: the MA Live Art Forms (Master of Arts). All other degree programmes at the Academy are taught in German, and international applicants to them need German at B2 level.
About Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg
The Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg (Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg) is a public art academy in Nuremberg, Bavaria, founded in 1662. It had 279 students in the summer semester 2023 and awards Diploma degrees in visual arts, a teaching qualification in art education, and a Master of Arts in Live Art Forms.
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