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Arts & Design
Typedesign class, Ondřej BáchorType Design
About the Program
The Type Design class at HGB frames type design as both a technical discipline and a cultural practice. Unique in Germany and rooted in Leipzig's tradition since 1914, it provides a foundation for developing new typefaces at a professional level. Students shape letterforms across analogue and digital tools, working from research and vector drawing to full font production. Along the way, they explore new aesthetics, challenge traditions, and work with the optical factors of type design. At the same time, they build a critical perspective through history and technology, learning how typefaces shift across design and visual culture. The class runs as an open studio, balancing long-term projects, experiments and external collaborations. Weekly tutorials, workshops and guest critiques bring additional perspectives, creating a collaborative and international space closely connected to contemporary design discourse. Graduates leave fluent and independent, with portfolios that support future practice, research or self-initiated projects.
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The Type Design class at HGB frames type design as both a technical discipline and a cultural practice. Unique in Germany and rooted in Leipzig's tradition since 1914, it provides a foundation for developing new typefaces at a professional level. Students shape letterforms across analogue and digital tools, working from research and vector drawing to full font production. Along the way, they explore new aesthetics, challenge traditions, and work with the optical factors of type design. At the same time, they build a critical perspective through history and technology, learning how typefaces shift across design and visual culture. The class runs as an open studio, balancing long-term projects, experiments and external collaborations. Weekly tutorials, workshops and guest critiques bring additional perspectives, creating a collaborative and international space closely connected to contemporary design discourse. Graduates leave fluent and independent, with portfolios that support future practice, research or self-initiated projects.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Typedesign class, Ondřej Báchor 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.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Typedesign class, Ondřej Báchor at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
Is Typedesign class, Ondřej Báchor 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 Typedesign class, Ondřej Báchor 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 Typedesign class, Ondřej Báchor 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 Typedesign class, Ondřej Báchor? ▼
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.