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How much does Düsseldorf Art Academy cost for international students?
The Düsseldorf Art Academy charges no tuition fees, for EU and non-EU students alike. It is the public art academy of North Rhine-Westphalia, and the state charges no tuition at its public universities.
Every student pays the semester contribution: 395.40 EUR for winter 2026/27.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Fine Art | No tuition fees |
| Art Teacher Education (Bachelor and Master) | No tuition fees |
| Architecture (postgraduate) | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution (everyone) | 395.40 EUR per semester |
No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Art, Art Teacher Education, Architecture (postgraduate) | Winter (October) | Window for 2027/28 not yet published (2026/27: 16 February to 10 March, 12:00) |
The academy publishes one application window for all applicants, regardless of nationality; there is no separate non-EU date and no summer intake. The application fee is 30 EUR. The window for winter 2027/28 has not been published yet; check the academy's application page early in the year, as last year's window closed in March.
How many programmes are taught in English?
None. Fine Art and Architecture require German at level B2, and Art Teacher Education requires C1.
About Düsseldorf Art Academy
The Düsseldorf Art Academy (Kunstakademie Düsseldorf) is the public academy of fine arts of North Rhine-Westphalia, based in Düsseldorf and founded in 1773. It has 547 students and offers Fine Art, Art Teacher Education and a postgraduate programme in Architecture.
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