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Diplom Freie Bildende Kunst (Fine Art) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Diploma programme at the Kunsthochschule Mainz offering sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, and film, video and media art in closely supervised artistic classes.

Faculty: Kunsthochschule Mainz  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Diplom)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Basic studies (semesters 1-4) start with a basic class for artistic orientation, after which students choose a specialist class for the further studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Multi-stage aptitude test with a portfolio of self-made work and an interview. German at level B1 for applicants without German schooling. German proficiency for international applicants: level B1. Application period: winter semester: early June to 15 July; summer semester: early December to 15 January.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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