OpenFieldHfBK Dresden Postgraduate Master's in Art Therapy (Aufbaustudium)
Renowned two-year postgraduate master's program (Aufbaustudium Kunsttherapie) bridging fine art practice with psychodynamic and clinical healthcare interventions, qualifying graduates for therapeutic practice in hospitals, psychiatric clinics, and rehabilitation institutes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed university degree in Fine Arts, Design, Psychology, Medicine, or Social Pedagogy.
- Language proficiency
- German language proficiency level C1 (TestDaF or DSH-2) for clinical patient interaction.
- Standardized tests
- Not required by German art academies.
- Portfolio / Internship
- Artistic portfolio demonstrating creative competence and documentation of at least 3 months clinical/social internship experience.
- Recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitae, certified degree diplomas, personal motivation statement, and successful artistic entrance examination.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free public university education; eligible for Deutschlandstipendium and BAföG grants
- Application fee
- Free application; semester fee of approx. €354 covering student union and regional public transit
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Public university study in the Free State of Saxony is tuition-free for all nationalities.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Annual application deadline for Autumn semester matriculation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official HfBK Dresden documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the academy.
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