Diplom Buchkunst/Grafik-Design (Diplom-Grafik-Designer*in) at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig

Programme overview

Diplom programme in graphic design and book art that combines a rich design tradition with an open, research-oriented education. It centres on the artistic engagement with design and production in content, form and technique. Graduates receive the degree Diplom-Grafik-Designer*in.

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years): 2-year foundation studies (Grundstudium) and 3-year main studies (Hauptstudium) | Study mode: full-time; Diplom; German-taught | Intake: Wintersemester | Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

A two-year Grundstudium covering craft, visual and theoretical foundations, followed by a three-year Hauptstudium in one of four specialist classes: Typography, Illustration, System Design or Type Design. Theory teaching and a theoretical Diplom thesis accompany the artistic work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evidence of artistic aptitude through an online portfolio of about 20 to 30 own works (Malerei/Grafik: analogue portfolio) and an entrance examination with practical tasks and an interview; Abitur or Fachabitur Gestaltung (Fachhochschulreife is not sufficient), submitted after the entrance examination is passed, or exceptionally proof of outstanding talent in the examination. Application deadline 1 February for the following winter semester. International applicants whose first language is not German need German proficiency (DSH, TestDaF TDN 3 in all parts, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or equivalent). A pre-study internship is recommended but not required. Digital portfolio uploaded as a single PDF (maximum 25 MB) with drawings, illustrations, photographs, collages, graphics, book, poster and typeface designs.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years): 2-year foundation studies (Grundstudium) and 3-year main studies (Hauptstudi

Apply through the official page: https://www.hgb-leipzig.de/studium/bewerbung/

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