Study Design in Germany
222 programmes in design at 35 universities in Germany are open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 11,074 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,029 USD and 14,018 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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Design in Germany by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 137 | 1,029 USD | 11,074 USD | 14,018 USD |
| Master's | 62 | 800 USD | 2,336 USD | 11,635 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within design
Universities for design in Germany
- Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (90)
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (21)
- Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (12)
- University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (11)
- Aalen University (10)
- Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences (10)
- Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Munich (9)
- Technische Hochschule Köln - University of Applied Sciences (7)
- Mainz University of Applied Sciences (6)
- Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (6)
Study Design in Germany: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in Germany?
- 222 design programmes at 35 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in Germany cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in design in Germany is 11,074 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,029 USD and 14,018 USD per year.
- Can I study design in Germany in English?
- Yes — 96% of the design programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (214 of 222).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 1 of the 222 programmes in Germany are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for design in Germany?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 2,336 USD per year, against 11,074 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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