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How much does Merz Akademie – University of Art, Design and Media Stuttgart cost for international students?
Merz Akademie is a private, state-recognised university and charges monthly tuition. No separate rate for non-EU students is published, and the Baden-Württemberg fee for international students at state universities does not apply here.
Every student also pays a semester contribution of 96.50 EUR to the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Design, Art and Media (B.A.) | 479 EUR per month (from winter 2026/27) |
| Research in Design, Art and Media (M.A.) | 595 EUR per month (from winter 2026/27) |
| Enrolment fee, Master | 260 EUR, one-off |
| Semester contribution (Studierendenwerk Stuttgart) | 96.50 EUR per semester |
Tuition fees do not replace the proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year (2026), usually in a blocked account, on top of the tuition you pay the university.
How many programmes are taught in English?
One programme is taught in English:
- Research in Design, Art and Media (M.A., 3 or 4 semesters; English at B2 required)
The Bachelor in Design, Art and Media is taught in German, and applicants with a foreign school-leaving certificate need German at B2 (DSH or TestDaF) and recognition of their certificate by the Studienkolleg Konstanz.
About Merz Akademie – University of Art, Design and Media Stuttgart
Merz Akademie (Merz Akademie – Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien) is a private, state-recognised university of art, design and media in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. Its roots go back to an academy founded in 1918, and it has been recognised as a university since 1985. It has 205 students (winter 2024/25) and offers a Bachelor in Design, Art and Media and an English-taught Master in Research in Design, Art and Media.
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