# Hochschule für Künste Bremen

> public · 28197 Bremen · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer semester 2027 — Music programmes, first-semester application | 2026-11-30 | Application window opens 1 November 2026; entrance exams run 25–30 January 2027. Source: https://application.hfk-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000462,-Ade%5Ftermine%5Fbewerbung%2Ehtm |
| Summer semester 2027 — Integrated Design, Master | 2027-01-11 | Work-sample upload window 13–15 January 2027 (until 18:00 CET). Source: https://application.hfk-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000462,-Ade%5Ftermine%5Fbewerbung%2Ehtm |
| Summer semester 2027 — Guest students | 2026-11-15 | Source: https://application.hfk-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000462,-Ade%5Ftermine%5Fbewerbung%2Ehtm |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Free Art (Diploma), first-semester application | 2027-04-15 | Portfolio upload window 19–22 April 2027 (until 18:00 CEST); entrance exam 19–21 May 2027. Source: https://application.hfk-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000462,-Ade%5Ftermine%5Fbewerbung%2Ehtm |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Integrated Design, Bachelor | 2027-04-30 | Entrance exam 16 (and possibly 17) June 2027. Source: https://application.hfk-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000462,-Ade%5Ftermine%5Fbewerbung%2Ehtm |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Integrated Design, Master | 2027-05-15 | Work-sample upload window 24–27 May 2027 (until 18:00 CEST). Source: https://application.hfk-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000462,-Ade%5Ftermine%5Fbewerbung%2Ehtm |
| Artistic PhD, any semester | Rolling | Source: https://application.hfk-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000001,-N000462,-Ade%5Ftermine%5Fbewerbung%2Ehtm |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 28197 Bremen
- **Region:** Bremen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts, music
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.hfk-bremen.de/en/
- **Address:** Randweg, 28197 Bremen
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Bremen is a north-German port city with a student-friendly atmosphere and low housing costs—expect €700–950 per month for a shared flat. The city has a creative arts scene rooted in its Hanseatic heritage, and proximity to major cultural institutions in the region draws practising artists and designers.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students matches the best public universities in Germany, making it exceptionally affordable.
- A specialised arts and music university offers focused, immersive training unavailable at general comprehensive universities.
- An EU degree is recognised across all Schengen countries, opening employment markets well beyond Germany.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving you time to find work in Europe's largest economy.
- During studies, non-EU students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting living costs.
- Bremen is a mid-sized Hanseatic city with a manageable cost of living compared to Munich or Frankfurt.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German arts universities require strong German proficiency; daily life in Bremen is almost entirely conducted in German.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before qualifying for direct admission to a German university.
- You must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before receiving a student visa, requiring significant upfront capital.
- Admission to specialised arts and music programmes is highly competitive; a strong portfolio or audition result is typically required.
- Bremen's creative-sector job market is smaller than Berlin or Hamburg, which may limit internship and post-graduation opportunities in the arts.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €234–300
- **Private housing:** €380–470
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bremen
- **How to apply:** After receiving an HfK Bremen enrollment/admission confirmation, apply online via Studierendenwerk Bremen's housing portal (Wohnraumantrag); allocation runs on a rolling waitlist rather than a fixed deadline, so applying as early as possible after acceptance is recommended.
- **Notes:** HfK Bremen students are eligible for Studierendenwerk Bremen dormitories alongside students of Universität Bremen, Hochschule Bremen and Hochschule Bremerhaven; competition is high given Bremen's tight rental market, so applying as early as possible after enrollment confirmation is essential. Studierendenwerk rooms are allocated via a waitlist rather than a fixed deadline, and private-market alternatives (WG rooms, private student residences) run notably higher.
- **Source:** https://www.weser-kurier.de/ratgeber/die-wichtigsten-fakten-zum-studentischen-wohnen-in-bremen-doc7r5k0qercv5gjm3q467

## 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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