Study Art, Music, Design in Germany

Choosing to pursue a degree in the subject group art, music, and design requires a certain artistic and creative talent as well as a great deal of personal initiative. Most courses of study check your aptitude beforehand, asking you to prove your artistic or creative talent, e.g., in the form of a test or by submitting your portfolio. You will also need a general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, i.e., the German Abitur or an international equivalent, as most of the courses of study are offered at universities of applied sciences or at universities.

The practical degree programmes that deal with artistic and creative work generally prepare you for work as a freelance artist (e.g., in acting, singing, or photography). After graduating from a course of study which is more scientifically and theoretically oriented, you may find work, for example, in cultural management, cultural institutions, or publishing houses. With a degree in art or music pedagogy, you can later work in educational institutions, or in institutions for young people or senior citizens.