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How much does Städelschule – Academy of Fine Arts Frankfurt cost for international students?
As a public art academy in Hesse, the Städelschule charges no tuition fees for Fine Arts, for EU and non-EU students alike. The postgraduate Master of Arts in Architecture (Städelschule Architecture Class) is the exception and charges tuition. Guest auditors pay 50 EUR per course and semester for individual theory courses.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts (full-time studies) | No tuition fees |
| M.A. Architecture (Städelschule Architecture Class) | About 8,500 EUR per year, plus a 1,000 EUR deposit when you accept your place (deducted from the first semester's fee); confirm with SAC |
| Semester contribution (everyone) | Not published, ask the Studierendensekretariat (studierendensekretariat@staedelschule.de) |
The Architecture Class fee comes from third-party listings and earlier SAC announcements, because the Städelschule website could not be read automatically.
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?
The Städelschule publishes one application window for all applicants, not a separate non-EU date. Only complete online applications are considered. For Fine Arts, a portfolio of your own work is reviewed first, and shortlisted applicants are invited by email to an entrance examination. There is no summer intake.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts, full-time studies (10 semesters) | Winter (October) of the following year | 1 to 30 November |
| M.A. Architecture (Städelschule Architecture Class) | Winter (October) | Usually an early round by 31 January and a final round by 30 April |
| Other Master's programmes | Winter | See the programme page |
The Architecture Class dates come from third-party listings and earlier SAC announcements, because the Städelschule website could not be read automatically; confirm them with SAC (sac.applications@staedelschule.de) before you apply. If you need a visa, applying in the early round leaves more time.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Two degree programmes are taught in English:
- Fine Arts (full-time studies, 10 semesters, degree: Independent Artist). All courses and class meetings are held in English. No German or English certificate is required, but sufficient skills in both languages are expected.
- Master of Arts in Architecture (Städelschule Architecture Class, 2 years, postgraduate), taught exclusively in English.
The Curatorial Studies Master's, run with Goethe University, is not counted here because its language of instruction could not be confirmed.
About Städelschule – Academy of Fine Arts Frankfurt
The Städelschule (Staatliche Hochschule für Bildende Künste – Städelschule) is a public art academy in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, founded in 1817. Students work in classes of up to 20, each led by a professor, alongside lectures, seminars and workshop courses. Teaching is in English, and the academy runs the exhibition space Portikus.
Besides Fine Arts, the Städelschule runs the Städelschule Architecture Class (SAC), a postgraduate Master's in architecture, and a Master's in Curatorial Studies together with Goethe University Frankfurt.
Sources and Maintenance
Fees: staedelschule.de; Architecture Class fee: mastersportal.com (confirm with SAC)