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Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig

About the Program

Photography is the most popular visual medium of our age — at the same time, it is also an important instrument of artistic discourse. The photography courses at the HGB are characterised by an openness that conveys the process of generating images in analogue and digital form and focus on a spectrum of artistic expression that goes beyond the initial limits of the medium: photography as an image-generating medium, also in conjunction with texts and books, moving images in film and video, as space-oriented installation etc. Developing a personal artistic stance and image language is a fundamental aim of the degree course. The ten-semester degree course is structured with lectures, seminars, excursions and projects, culminating in a public degree show. The foundational course is taught by Torsten Hattenkerl and Annette Kisling, while the four specialist classes of the main course are taught by Tina Bara, Anna Ehrenstein, Dr. Ines Schaber and Heidi Specker.
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Photography is the most popular visual medium of our age — at the same time, it is also an important instrument of artistic discourse. The photography courses at the HGB are characterised by an openness that conveys the process of generating images in analogue and digital form and focus on a spectrum of artistic expression that goes beyond the initial limits of the medium: photography as an image-generating medium, also in conjunction with texts and books, moving images in film and video, as space-oriented installation etc. Developing a personal artistic stance and image language is a fundamental aim of the degree course. The ten-semester degree course is structured with lectures, seminars, excursions and projects, culminating in a public degree show. The foundational course is taught by Torsten Hattenkerl and Annette Kisling, while the four specialist classes of the main course are taught by Tina Bara, Anna Ehrenstein, Dr. Ines Schaber and Heidi Specker.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Photography at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig

Is Photography at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Photography 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 Photography at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), 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 Photography?

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 Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig — 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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