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How much does State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe cost for international students?
Students from outside the EU and EEA pay a tuition fee of 1,500 EUR per semester, set by Baden-Württemberg state law. EU and EEA students pay no tuition. A second degree costs 650 EUR per semester, and the continuing education programmes, including the Masterclass Student programme, charge their own fees.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| All degree programmes, EU/EEA | No tuition fees |
| All degree programmes, non-EU | 1,500 EUR per semester |
| Second degree | 650 EUR per semester |
| Semester contribution (everyone) | Administration fee + 92 EUR Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe (from winter 2026/27) + student body contribution; ask the academy for the exact total |
The semester contribution includes no Deutschlandticket.
The tuition fee is separate from the proof of funds. For the student visa you also 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 academy publishes one application period for all applicants, with no separate date for non-EU applicants. Admission is by artistic selection based on a digital portfolio, submitted through the HISinOne portal, which closes automatically at the deadline. Applicants with a foreign school-leaving certificate must first have its equivalence confirmed by the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart before applying.
| Degree | Intake | Application period |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Fine Arts and Bachelor of Education (Artistic Educator) | Winter (October) | 31 March to 20 April |
| Diploma and Bachelor's | Summer (April) | No summer intake |
| Master of Education (Artistic Educator) | Winter (October) | 31 March to 20 April |
| Master of Education (Artistic Educator) | Summer (April) | 2 to 16 December |
| Intermedia Design (IMG), Bachelor's and Master's | See the programme page | See the programme page |
The academy states that the application period for winter 2027/28 will be in March/April 2027, so confirm the exact dates on its dates page before applying.
How many programmes are taught in English?
No degree programme at the State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe is taught in English. All programmes are taught in German, and applicants who are not native German speakers need at least TestDaF level 3 in all four sections, DSH-1 or Goethe-Zertifikat B2.
About State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe
The State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe is a public art academy in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1854, with around 370 students. It is not to be confused with the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG).
The academy concentrates on painting, graphic arts and sculpture, and teaching takes place in studio classes led by individual professors. It offers a Diploma in Fine Arts, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in art education for secondary school teaching (Artistic Educator), and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Intermedia Design (IMG).
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