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Studies; application to the academies of fine arts

The Bavarian Academies of Fine Arts offer various study programs.

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Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Nürnberg

Street address

Bingstr. 60
90480 Nürnberg

Postal address

Bingstr. 60

90480 Nürnberg

Street address

Akademiestr. 2-4
80799 München

Postal address

Akademiestr. 2-4

80799 München

Website

www.adbk.de

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The Bavarian Academies of Fine Arts in Nuremberg and Munich currently offer undergraduate courses in Fine Arts, Art Education for Grammar School Teachers, Interior Design (Munich) and Graphic Design (Nuremberg). In addition, the Munich academy offers postgraduate courses in architecture and art (MA), interior design (MA) and visual design and therapy, while the academy in Nuremberg offers a postgraduate course in "Art and Public Space" and a master's course in "Architecture and Urban Research".

In addition to an aptitude test, which is intended to demonstrate a pronounced artistic and creative talent and aptitude for the chosen subject area, studying at an Academy of Fine Arts generally requires a general/(relevant) subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification or completed vocational training and practical experience in a relevant profession. The study of art education for the teaching profession at grammar schools and the study of interior design requires a general higher education entrance qualification or the (relevant) subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification.

The minimum age for admission is 18, the maximum age is 30. In the case of exceptional artistic talent, which must be proven in the aptitude test, exceptions to certain requirements may be permitted, provided that at least the completion of compulsory schooling is proven.

Special regulations for individual courses of study can be obtained from the respective academy.

A contribution to the respective student union and an administration fee must be paid.

Studies at the Academies of Fine Arts can generally only be taken up in the winter semester. The deadlines for applying for admission to a course of study can be obtained from the academies.

Status: 30.07.2024
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