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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

About the Program

This Master of Arts degree course in Illustration is structured to build on existing technical skills in drawing and painting. Numerous workshops and labs enable students to learn practical techniques, contextualised by theoretical modules including history of art, fashion and design, theory of fashion, philosophy, aesthetics, cultural theory, art and design research, rhetoric, poetics and creative writing. The course has three branches: Communication Design, Illustration, and Fashion, Costume and Textile Product Design. Focal areas in the Illustration branch are: Fiction (novels, graphic novels, comics, children's books) and Non-fiction (reportage, infographics, scientific, academic and media illustration).
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This Master of Arts degree course in Illustration is structured to build on existing technical skills in drawing and painting. Numerous workshops and labs enable students to learn practical techniques, contextualised by theoretical modules including history of art, fashion and design, theory of fashion, philosophy, aesthetics, cultural theory, art and design research, rhetoric, poetics and creative writing. The course has three branches: Communication Design, Illustration, and Fashion, Costume and Textile Product Design. Focal areas in the Illustration branch are: Fiction (novels, graphic novels, comics, children's books) and Non-fiction (reportage, infographics, scientific, academic and media illustration).

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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 Master 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.

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