Academy of Art in Leipzig
Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
The "Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig - Academy of Visual Arts, Leipzig", belongs to the oldest academies of arts in Germany. Its change of names shows evidence for the living history of the school, which was founded in 1764 as the "Zeichnungs-, Mahlerey und Architectur-Akademie". Since 1950 the schools bears its present name "Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig". Today, 600 students are enrolled in the courses "Book design/Graphic design", "Painting/Graphics", "Photography" and "Media Art". The professors and lecturers teaching at the HGB have an international reputation and are known for their artistic work.
The education is split into in a two-year term of foundation studies and the following main courses. During the integrative basic courses students get acquainted with the fundamentals of all courses offered by the academy. Later on during the main courses the students will be taught in the expert knowledge of their chosen course.
The education is split into in a two-year term of foundation studies and the following main courses. During the integrative basic courses students get acquainted with the fundamentals of all courses offered by the academy. Later on during the main courses the students will be taught in the expert knowledge of their chosen course.
General Information
| Type of University: | Academy of Art |
| Sponsorship: | public |
| Foundation: | 1764 |
| Number of Teachers: | N.N. |
| Number of Students: | 550 |
| Int. Students: | N.N. |
| Tuition Fee: | N.N. |
| Study Fee: | N.N. |
Useful Contacts
| Student Service | ||
| F +49.341.21 35 - 144 | E
harmel@hgb-leipzig.de |
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| International Office | ||
| F +49.341.21 35 - 155 | E
aaa@hgb-leipzig.de |
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| Student Union | ||
| E
stura@hgb-leipzig.de |
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