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Painting Printmaking

Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig Leipzig · Saxony

About the Program

The Painting and Printmaking degree course at the HGB includes the creative involvement of every student with all aspects of painting, drawing and printed graphics. The degree — with its multifaceted programme and four specialist classes, with the artistic foundation it provides and with its many workshop courses — focuses on developing the students into artists in their own right. Perceiving and recognising traditional methods of painting and printmaking, mastering the art of "making images" and paying conscious attention to today's possibilities in painting as a vital medium in the context of contemporary art play a fundamental role throughout the programme. In the comprehensive foundational course the students — under guidance — delve into various strategies and themes of painting and drawing, master technical challenges and overcome content-related inhibitions. In the main studies they decide between one of the four available specialist classes: The classes in Painting and Printmaking under the tutelage of Kerstin Drechsel, Ivana de Vivanco, Michael Riedel and Franziska Reinbothe (by proxy).
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The Painting and Printmaking degree course at the HGB includes the creative involvement of every student with all aspects of painting, drawing and printed graphics. The degree — with its multifaceted programme and four specialist classes, with the artistic foundation it provides and with its many workshop courses — focuses on developing the students into artists in their own right. Perceiving and recognising traditional methods of painting and printmaking, mastering the art of "making images" and paying conscious attention to today's possibilities in painting as a vital medium in the context of contemporary art play a fundamental role throughout the programme. In the comprehensive foundational course the students — under guidance — delve into various strategies and themes of painting and drawing, master technical challenges and overcome content-related inhibitions. In the main studies they decide between one of the four available specialist classes: The classes in Painting and Printmaking under the tutelage of Kerstin Drechsel, Ivana de Vivanco, Michael Riedel and Franziska Reinbothe (by proxy).

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How do I apply to Painting Printmaking at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig?

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.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Painting Printmaking at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig

Is Painting Printmaking at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig taught in German or English? ▼

This Unknown 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 Painting Printmaking 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 Painting Printmaking at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig? ▼

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 Painting Printmaking? ▼

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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