# Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar

> public · 66117 Saarbrücken · germany

## 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 — Bachelor, Diplom and teacher-training (Kunsterziehung) programmes, all applicants | 31 May | Same date also applies to a portfolio submission (Mappenabgabe) for Fine Arts (Freie Kunst) and Kunsterziehung, sent by mail or in person to the examination office (Prüfungsamt). Central application service (uni-assist) not mentioned; no separate international/non-EU deadline stated. Source: https://www.hbksaar.de/bewerbung-informationen |
| Winter semester — Master programmes (consecutive and non-consecutive), all applicants | 31 May | Same standing rule as Bachelor/Diplom winter-semester deadline; no separate international/non-EU deadline stated. Source: https://www.hbksaar.de/bewerbung-informationen |
| Summer semester — Master programmes, all applicants | 30 November | No separate international/non-EU deadline stated. Source: https://www.hbksaar.de/bewerbung-informationen |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 66117 Saarbrücken
- **Region:** Saarland
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts, stem
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.hbksaar.de/
- **Address:** Vorstadtstraße, 66117 Saarbrücken
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Saarbrücken is a small city on the French border in southwestern Germany, with a distinct Franco-German character. Living costs are low — around €650–750 per month for shared housing and essentials. The city has a compact old town, galleries, and a quiet, artistically minded atmosphere. Proximity to France means easy access to Metz and Luxembourg.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year for all students, including non-EU internationals, making it exceptionally affordable among European art institutions.
- A public university of fine arts, so the degree carries the formal recognition of Germany's state-accredited higher education system across the EU.
- IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for motivated CIS applicants who have invested in English without reaching C1 level.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving arts graduates time to find employment or freelance work in the EU.
- Saarbrücken sits on the French border, offering cross-border cultural exposure and proximity to the Franco-German arts and design scene.
- Students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, enabling part-time income alongside studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German art universities are taught in German; limited German proficiency will block access to the majority of courses.
- Non-EU applicants typically must pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or prove an equivalent qualification before admission to a German university.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Saarbrücken is a small city with a limited creative-industry job market; internship and post-graduation employment options are narrower than in Berlin or Munich.
- Admission to art and design programmes is portfolio-based and highly competitive regardless of tuition cost; rejection rates can be significant.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €250–390
- **Private housing:** €390–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Saarbrücken
- **How to apply:** Apply directly on the Studierendenwerk im Saarland housing portal (stw-saarland.de) with a CV, photo and proof of enrollment; placement follows waitlist order by application date, and applicants must periodically re-confirm to stay on the list.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk im Saarland explicitly lists Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar among the institutions eligible for its dormitories, alongside Universität des Saarlandes, htw saar and Hochschule für Musik Saar. Rooms are scarce with a typical 1–2 semester waiting list, so apply immediately after enrollment is confirmed.
- **Source:** https://www.stw-saarland.de/en/living/

## 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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