Braunschweig University of Art Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7593 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1688 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #237 of 369 | In Germany |
| #19 of 26 | In Lower Saxony |
| #2 of 2 | In Braunschweig |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 962
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- hbk-bs.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* The Braunschweig University of Art is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | School leaving certificate or equivalent and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September |
| Enrollment | 962 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Braunschweig University of Art gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | €1,500 |
| Master of Fine Arts | €2,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Art Education | €1,500 |
| Master of Arts in Art Education | €2,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Braunschweig University of Art.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Art Education, Communication Arts, Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies |
|---|---|
| Künstlerische Abschlussprüfung | Fine Arts |
| Diplom (Univ) | Fine Arts |
| Master | Art Education, Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies |
| PhD | Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Klaus Zyciora
- Occupations
- designer
- Biography
-
Klaus Zyciora is a German automotive designer. He is vice president at Changan and in charge of the group's global design.
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Sascha Weidner
- Occupations
- photographer
- Biography
-
Sascha Weidner was a German photographer and artist, who lived and worked in Belm and Berlin. Weidner's work deals with the creation of a radical subjective pictorial world. His photographs are characterized by perceptions, aspirations and illuminate the world of the subconscious. His work has been exhibited and published internationally.
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Bjørn Melhus
- Occupations
- directorscreenwriterinstallation artistactorartist
- Biography
-
Bjørn Melhus is a German artist of Norwegian ancestry known for experimental short films, videos and installations.
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Melati Suryodarmo
- Enrolled in the Braunschweig University of Art
- Studied in 2002
- Occupations
- choreographersculptorperformance artist
- Biography
-
Melati Suryodarmo is an Indonesian durational performance artist. Her physically demanding performances make use of repetitive motions and often last for many hours, sometimes reaching "a level of factual absurdity". Suryodarmo has performed and exhibited throughout Europe and Asia as well as in North America. Born in Surakarta, she attended Padjadjaran University, graduating with a degree in international relations before moving to Germany. She lived there for 20 years, studying performance art at the Braunschweig University of Art with Butoh choreographer Anzu Furukawa and performance artist Marina Abramović.
Braunschweig University of Art faculties and divisions
| Institute : Art Studies | Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Institute : Design Research | Design |
| Institute : Fine Arts | Art Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts |
| Institute : Media Studies | Media Studies |
| Institute : Performative Arts and Education | Art Education |
| Institute : Visual Communication | Communication Arts |
General information
| Alternative names | HBK Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | ZEVA |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 2538 Johannes-Selenka-Platz 1 Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, 38015 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 249,000 |