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Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle
Bachelor German + English Arts & Design

Product Design Ceramic and Glass Design

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Product Design /Ceramic and Glass Design course at BURG offers a unique Bachelor degree in porcelain, ceramics and glass, combining creative innovation, experimental use of materials and technical and craft expertise. Eating and nutritional culture as well as home and living culture, in their socially formative significance and their continuous change, play a central role in the content of the programme. Students work in excellently equipped studios, the degree programme's own workshops for plaster and porcelain and in partner glassworks. Excursions and cooperation with industry characterise the practice-oriented course. The study course offers practice-oriented, interdisciplinary and individually tailored training in small groups. A particular focus lies on the promotion of aesthetic design awareness, methodical shaping and the systematic development of a three-dimensional design practice.
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The Product Design /Ceramic and Glass Design course at BURG offers a unique Bachelor degree in porcelain, ceramics and glass, combining creative innovation, experimental use of materials and technical and craft expertise. Eating and nutritional culture as well as home and living culture, in their socially formative significance and their continuous change, play a central role in the content of the programme. Students work in excellently equipped studios, the degree programme's own workshops for plaster and porcelain and in partner glassworks. Excursions and cooperation with industry characterise the practice-oriented course. The study course offers practice-oriented, interdisciplinary and individually tailored training in small groups. A particular focus lies on the promotion of aesthetic design awareness, methodical shaping and the systematic development of a three-dimensional design practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Product Design Ceramic and Glass Design at Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle

Is Product Design Ceramic and Glass Design at Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle taught in German or English?

This Bachelor 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 Product Design Ceramic and Glass Design 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 Product Design Ceramic and Glass Design at Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle?

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 Product Design Ceramic and Glass Design?

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 Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle — 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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