Bachelor
German
Arts & Design
Illustration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
About the Program
HAW Hamburg's Bachelor of Arts in Illustration is the only degree course of its kind in Germany. It provides a robust artistic, technical and theoretical grounding in a wide range of media and applications, and turns out graduates able to create work with culturally, ethically and academically considered content, using analogue and digital methods to communicate via illustration. The course has four foci: book illustration, informative illustration, media illustration, and interactive illustration and games. The initial semesters involve the study of basic artistic techniques, such as drawing, painting, computer-assisted design and creative writing, in workshops and labs. Students additionally acquire fundamentals of design in book, media, informative and interactive/game illustration. Alongside practical skills, students attain advanced theoretical knowledge of topics such as the history of art and design, communication theories, philosophy of culture, the history of costume, dramaturgy, poetics and sociology. After this phase, students specialize in one of the four foci. The course is seven semesters in duration and concludes with a Bachelor thesis.
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HAW Hamburg's Bachelor of Arts in Illustration is the only degree course of its kind in Germany. It provides a robust artistic, technical and theoretical grounding in a wide range of media and applications, and turns out graduates able to create work with culturally, ethically and academically considered content, using analogue and digital methods to communicate via illustration. The course has four foci: book illustration, informative illustration, media illustration, and interactive illustration and games. The initial semesters involve the study of basic artistic techniques, such as drawing, painting, computer-assisted design and creative writing, in workshops and labs. Students additionally acquire fundamentals of design in book, media, informative and interactive/game illustration. Alongside practical skills, students attain advanced theoretical knowledge of topics such as the history of art and design, communication theories, philosophy of culture, the history of costume, dramaturgy, poetics and sociology. After this phase, students specialize in one of the four foci. The course is seven semesters in duration and concludes with a Bachelor thesis.
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How do I apply to Illustration at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Illustration at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Is Illustration at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Illustration programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Illustration at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Illustration? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.