# Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Fine Art, Art Education, and the Live Art Forms Master's programme | 2027-04-15 | Application window opens 15 March 2027 and closes 15 April 2027 for this cycle. Source: https://www.adbk-nuernberg.de/bewerbung/bewerbungstermine/ |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — transfer from another university (Hochschulwechsler) | 2027-05-15 | Source: https://www.adbk-nuernberg.de/bewerbung/bewerbungstermine/ |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — guest student status (Gaststudium) | 2027-09-30 | Source: https://www.adbk-nuernberg.de/bewerbung/bewerbungstermine/ |
| Summer semester 2027 — transfer from another university (Hochschulwechsler) | 2027-01-15 | Source: https://www.adbk-nuernberg.de/bewerbung/bewerbungstermine/ |
| Summer semester 2027 — guest student status (Gaststudium) | 2027-03-31 | Source: https://www.adbk-nuernberg.de/bewerbung/bewerbungstermine/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Nürnberg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts, design
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** http://www.adbk-nuernberg.de
- **Address:** Bingstraße 60, 90480 Nürnberg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Nuremberg is a medieval walled city in Bavaria with a strong arts tradition and a much lower cost of living than Munich—expect €650–750/month. The historic Old Town is compact and walkable. The city hosts art fairs and galleries, and the design and craft community is active. It's quieter than Munich but still vibrant for artists.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year, which is rare even among German public universities and eliminates a major financial barrier.
- The IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not elite English preparation.
- Germany grants graduates an 18-month job-seeker visa, letting you pursue arts and design careers across the EU after finishing.
- International students may work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping cover living costs during studies.
- Nürnberg is Bavaria's second city with a strong creative and tech economy, offering relevant internship and freelance opportunities nearby.
- An EU-recognised degree from a German public art academy carries strong credibility across European cultural institutions and design markets.

## Watch out for

- Most programmes at German art academies are taught in German, so CIS applicants without C1-level German face a significant language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before qualifying for direct admission to a German university.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 deposited before the visa is issued — a substantial upfront sum.
- Admission to fine-arts programmes is highly portfolio-driven and competitive; language proficiency alone does not secure a place.
- Nürnberg is mid-sized, and the local arts job market is smaller than Munich or Berlin, which may limit post-graduation options.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €280–420
- **Private housing:** €420–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Nürnberg
- **How to apply:** Apply online exclusively through the Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg housing portal (werkswelt.de) after receiving the Zulassungsbescheid (letter of admission); paper applications are not accepted, and applicants are advised to submit as soon as possible because demand for the roughly 3,500 places across Erlangen and Nürnberg exceeds supply.
- **Notes:** Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg is explicitly listed among the institutions served by Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg, so its students can apply for the same subsidized dormitories as students at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and TH Nürnberg. As a small art academy (roughly 250 students), competition for the limited number of places is high — apply online immediately after admission.
- **Source:** https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=studium

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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