Kunsthochschule Nürnberg
Where tradition meets the vanguard of contemporary art.
📍 Nuremberg, Germany 🇩🇪
Information for International Students at Kunsthochschule Nürnberg
Kunsthochschule Nürnberg in Nuremberg, Germany welcomes international students.
- No visa support offered
- No on-campus work
- Student housing available
Programs at Kunsthochschule Nürnberg (39 programs)
Kunsthochschule Nürnberg offers 39 programs across Bachelor, Master, PhD levels.
Bachelor Programs (15)
- Fine Arts (Photography/Media Art) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of photography and new media art, encouraging experimental approaches and critical reflection on visual culture.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Photographer, Media Artist, Filmmaker, Art Director - Fine Arts (Graphic Arts/Printmaking) (BA) — 84 months · German
Students explore traditional and contemporary graphic arts techniques, including printmaking, drawing, and digital graphics, fostering a strong foundation in visual communication and artistic production.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Printmaker - Fine Arts (Sculpture/Ceramics) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program explores sculptural forms and ceramic techniques, emphasizing material understanding, spatial concepts, and the development of individual artistic language.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Sculptor, Ceramic Artist, Installation Artist, Art Restorer - Fine Arts (Painting/Sculpture/Mixed Media) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program focuses on developing individual artistic expression through various media such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media, encouraging critical engagement with contemporary art practices.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Artist, Art Educator, Curator Assistant, Exhibition Designer - Fine Arts (Gold- and Silversmithing) (BA) — 84 months · German
Students learn traditional and contemporary techniques in gold- and silversmithing, focusing on design, craftsmanship, and the creation of unique jewelry and objects.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Jewelry Designer, Goldsmith, Silversmith, Artisan - Fine Arts (Photography/Media Art) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of photography and new media art, encouraging experimental approaches and critical reflection on visual culture.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Photographer, Media Artist, Filmmaker, Art Director - Fine Arts (Graphic Arts/Printmaking) (BA) — 84 months · German
Students explore traditional and contemporary graphic arts techniques, including printmaking, drawing, and digital graphics, fostering a strong foundation in visual communication and artistic production.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Printmaker - Fine Arts (Sculpture/Ceramics) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program explores sculptural forms and ceramic techniques, emphasizing material understanding, spatial concepts, and the development of individual artistic language.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Sculptor, Ceramic Artist, Installation Artist, Art Restorer - Fine Arts (Painting/Sculpture/Mixed Media) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program focuses on developing individual artistic expression through various media such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media, encouraging critical engagement with contemporary art practices.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Artist, Art Educator, Curator Assistant, Exhibition Designer - Fine Arts (Gold- and Silversmithing) (BA) — 84 months · German
Students learn traditional and contemporary techniques in gold- and silversmithing, focusing on design, craftsmanship, and the creation of unique jewelry and objects.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Jewelry Designer, Goldsmith, Silversmith, Artisan - Fine Arts (Photography/Media Art) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of photography and new media art, encouraging experimental approaches and critical reflection on visual culture.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Photographer, Media Artist, Filmmaker, Art Director - Fine Arts (Graphic Arts/Printmaking) (BA) — 84 months · German
Students explore traditional and contemporary graphic arts techniques, including printmaking, drawing, and digital graphics, fostering a strong foundation in visual communication and artistic production.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Printmaker - Fine Arts (Sculpture/Ceramics) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program explores sculptural forms and ceramic techniques, emphasizing material understanding, spatial concepts, and the development of individual artistic language.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Sculptor, Ceramic Artist, Installation Artist, Art Restorer - Fine Arts (Painting/Sculpture/Mixed Media) (BA) — 84 months · German
This program focuses on developing individual artistic expression through various media such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media, encouraging critical engagement with contemporary art practices.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Artist, Art Educator, Curator Assistant, Exhibition Designer - Fine Arts (Gold- and Silversmithing) (BA) — 84 months · German
Students learn traditional and contemporary techniques in gold- and silversmithing, focusing on design, craftsmanship, and the creation of unique jewelry and objects.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Jewelry Designer, Goldsmith, Silversmith, Artisan
Master Programs (21)
- Art Education — 48 months · German
The master's in Art Education focuses on advanced pedagogical concepts, research in art education, and the development of innovative teaching strategies for diverse learning environments.
Field: Art Education
Career outcomes: Senior Art Teacher, Educational Program Developer, Art Education Researcher - Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (MA) — 48 months · German
The MFA program offers advanced artistic specialization and research opportunities, allowing students to deepen their individual artistic practice and engage in critical discourse.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Professional Artist, Art Critic, Curator, Art Consultant - Master of Art Education (MA) — 48 months · German
This master's program enhances pedagogical skills and artistic competencies for advanced roles in art education, focusing on innovative teaching methods and educational research.
Field: Art Education
Career outcomes: Senior Art Educator, Educational Policy Advisor, Art Education Researcher, Museum Program Director - Fine Arts (Painting/Sculpture/New Media) — 48 months · German
Building upon bachelor-level studies, this master's program deepens artistic research and practice, allowing students to specialize further and develop a unique artistic voice.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Professional Artist, Art Critic, Gallery Manager - Scenography / Costume Design — 48 months · German
This master's program allows for advanced specialization in scenography and costume design, focusing on complex projects, conceptual development, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Field: Performing Arts Design
Career outcomes: Lead Set Designer, Lead Costume Designer, Production Designer - Graphic Design / Visual Communication — 48 months · German
This master's program allows students to deepen their expertise in visual communication, explore advanced design methodologies, and engage in independent design research projects.
Field: Design
Career outcomes: Senior Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Design Consultant - Photography — 48 months · German
The master's in Photography focuses on advanced photographic projects, theoretical discourse, and the exploration of new photographic practices and media.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Art Photographer, Curator of Photography, Academic Researcher - Art Education — 48 months · German
The master's in Art Education focuses on advanced pedagogical concepts, research in art education, and the development of innovative teaching strategies for diverse learning environments.
Field: Art Education
Career outcomes: Senior Art Teacher, Educational Program Developer, Art Education Researcher - Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (MA) — 48 months · German
The MFA program offers advanced artistic specialization and research opportunities, allowing students to deepen their individual artistic practice and engage in critical discourse.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Professional Artist, Art Critic, Curator, Art Consultant - Master of Art Education (MA) — 48 months · German
This master's program enhances pedagogical skills and artistic competencies for advanced roles in art education, focusing on innovative teaching methods and educational research.
Field: Art Education
Career outcomes: Senior Art Educator, Educational Policy Advisor, Art Education Researcher, Museum Program Director - Fine Arts (Painting/Sculpture/New Media) — 48 months · German
Building upon bachelor-level studies, this master's program deepens artistic research and practice, allowing students to specialize further and develop a unique artistic voice.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Professional Artist, Art Critic, Gallery Manager - Scenography / Costume Design — 48 months · German
This master's program allows for advanced specialization in scenography and costume design, focusing on complex projects, conceptual development, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Field: Performing Arts Design
Career outcomes: Lead Set Designer, Lead Costume Designer, Production Designer - Graphic Design / Visual Communication — 48 months · German
This master's program allows students to deepen their expertise in visual communication, explore advanced design methodologies, and engage in independent design research projects.
Field: Design
Career outcomes: Senior Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Design Consultant - Photography — 48 months · German
The master's in Photography focuses on advanced photographic projects, theoretical discourse, and the exploration of new photographic practices and media.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Art Photographer, Curator of Photography, Academic Researcher - Art Education — 48 months · German
The master's in Art Education focuses on advanced pedagogical concepts, research in art education, and the development of innovative teaching strategies for diverse learning environments.
Field: Art Education
Career outcomes: Senior Art Teacher, Educational Program Developer, Art Education Researcher - Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (MA) — 48 months · German
The MFA program offers advanced artistic specialization and research opportunities, allowing students to deepen their individual artistic practice and engage in critical discourse.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Professional Artist, Art Critic, Curator, Art Consultant - Master of Art Education (MA) — 48 months · German
This master's program enhances pedagogical skills and artistic competencies for advanced roles in art education, focusing on innovative teaching methods and educational research.
Field: Art Education
Career outcomes: Senior Art Educator, Educational Policy Advisor, Art Education Researcher, Museum Program Director - Fine Arts (Painting/Sculpture/New Media) — 48 months · German
Building upon bachelor-level studies, this master's program deepens artistic research and practice, allowing students to specialize further and develop a unique artistic voice.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Professional Artist, Art Critic, Gallery Manager - Scenography / Costume Design — 48 months · German
This master's program allows for advanced specialization in scenography and costume design, focusing on complex projects, conceptual development, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Field: Performing Arts Design
Career outcomes: Lead Set Designer, Lead Costume Designer, Production Designer - Graphic Design / Visual Communication — 48 months · German
This master's program allows students to deepen their expertise in visual communication, explore advanced design methodologies, and engage in independent design research projects.
Field: Design
Career outcomes: Senior Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Design Consultant - Photography — 48 months · German
The master's in Photography focuses on advanced photographic projects, theoretical discourse, and the exploration of new photographic practices and media.
Field: Fine Arts
Career outcomes: Art Photographer, Curator of Photography, Academic Researcher
PhD Programs (3)
- Doctoral Studies in Art and Design (PhD) — 36 months · German
This doctoral program supports advanced research in artistic and design fields, allowing candidates to pursue independent scholarly and artistic projects under expert supervision.
Field: Art and Design
Career outcomes: University Professor, Art Theorist, Researcher, Curator - Doctoral Studies in Art and Design (PhD) — 36 months · German
This doctoral program supports advanced research in artistic and design fields, allowing candidates to pursue independent scholarly and artistic projects under expert supervision.
Field: Art and Design
Career outcomes: University Professor, Art Theorist, Researcher, Curator - Doctoral Studies in Art and Design (PhD) — 36 months · German
This doctoral program supports advanced research in artistic and design fields, allowing candidates to pursue independent scholarly and artistic projects under expert supervision.
Field: Art and Design
Career outcomes: University Professor, Art Theorist, Researcher, Curator
Scholarships & Tuition at Kunsthochschule Nürnberg
Visit the university's financial aid page for the latest scholarship information.
Campus & Facilities at Kunsthochschule Nürnberg
- Student housing available
- No sports facilities
- No disability support info
Key Highlights
- Oldest art academy in German-speaking world
- Focus on liberal and applied arts
- Historic campus with transparent pavilion architecture
- Small student body with intensive supervision
- Interdisciplinary approach to artistic research
- Strong emphasis on studio practice
Frequently Asked Questions about Kunsthochschule Nürnberg
What is Kunsthochschule Nürnberg?
Kunsthochschule Nürnberg is a university located in Nuremberg, Germany. .
How many programs does Kunsthochschule Nürnberg offer?
Kunsthochschule Nürnberg offers 39 programs: 15 Bachelor's, 21 Master's, and 3 PhD programs across various fields of study.
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