Art and Design Studies
Folkwang University of the Arts
Course Overview
Folkwang University of the Arts
Art and Design Studies
Essen
Master of arts
German
Winter semester only
4 semesters
Selection procedure
Why Choose This Program?
Course Description & Modules
Course Description
Area of Study: Art Studies, Design Focus: N/A
Admission Requirements & Process
Application Process
german Students
Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents and participate in the aptitude test.
european Students
Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents and participate in the aptitude test.
international Students
Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents, including proof of language proficiency, and participate in the aptitude test.
Language Requirements
Main Language
GERMAN
Language Requirements
German
| Test | Minimum Score / Level |
|---|---|
| DSH | DSH-2 |
| TestDaF | Level 4 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat | B2 |
English
| Test | Minimum Score / Level |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 |
Program Languages
Main: German
Application Deadlines & How to Apply
winter semester
German Students
Deadline: 15 March
How to Apply: Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents and participate in the aptitude test.
European (EU) Students
Deadline: 15 March
How to Apply: Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents and participate in the aptitude test.
International (Non-EU) Students
Deadline: 15 March
How to Apply: Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents, including proof of language proficiency, and participate in the aptitude test.
summer semester
German Students
Deadline: 15 November
How to Apply: Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents and participate in the aptitude test.
European (EU) Students
Deadline: 15 November
How to Apply: Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents and participate in the aptitude test.
International (Non-EU) Students
Deadline: 15 November
How to Apply: Apply via the Folkwang application portal within the specified deadlines. Submit all required documents, including proof of language proficiency, and participate in the aptitude test.
Scholarships at Folkwang University of the Arts
Scholarships from Gifted Student Foundations (StipendiumPlus)
Awarded by: Various German gifted student support foundations
Eligibility: For gifted and socially committed students. The university especially points to the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, Cusanuswerk, and the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung.
Deadline: Not provided
Apply NowERASMUS+ Grant
Awarded by: European Union
Eligibility: For students undertaking a study semester or internship in an ERASMUS+ program country.
Deadline: Not provided
Apply NowPROMOS Scholarship
Awarded by: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Eligibility: For study-related stays abroad (up to 6 months) that are not eligible for other structured programs like Erasmus+.
Deadline: 15 May and 15 November
Apply NowPE-Förderungen for Music Students
Awarded by: PE-Förderungen für Studierende der Musik e.V.
Eligibility: For music students needing support for instruments, projects, recordings, master classes, or competitions.
Deadline: 1 March and 1 September
Apply NowAlfred und Cläre Pott-Stiftung Scholarship
Awarded by: Alfred und Cläre Pott-Stiftung
Eligibility: For particularly talented students, primarily from Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe.
Deadline: 15 May
Apply NowCareer Prospects after Art and Design Studies
Job Opportunities
Research Opportunities at Folkwang University of the Arts
Institute for Computermusic and Electronic Media (ICEM)
Focuses on research in computer music and electronic media.
Institute for Pop Music
Conducts research in the field of popular music.
Institute for Contemporary Dance (IZT)
Engages in research related to contemporary dance practices.