Dresden University of Fine Arts

Studying at HfBK Dresden

Dresden University of Fine Arts is one of the oldest training institutions for fine arts in Europe. There are currently about 550 students studying in five study programmes at the academy.

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Study Programmes

Fine Arts

Restoration

Stage Setting and Costume Design

Theater Design

Art Therapy

Course Catalogue

  • Kunstakademie im Ensemble Brühlsche Terrasse in der Nacht. Vorn das Terrassenufer mit den Liegeplätzen der Sächsischen Dampfschiffahrt auf der Elbe.

    Dresden University of Fine Arts

    Location Brühlsche Terrasse

  • Innenhof der Hochschule an der Pfotenhauerstraße während der Jahresausstelung. Menschen sitzen im Gras, trinken und unterhalten sich.

    Dresden University of Fine Arts

    Location Pfotenhauerstraße

  • Der Gebäudekomplex der Hochschule an der Güntzstraße. Fahrräder vor der Eingang. Werbung für Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften im Vordergrund.

    Dresden University of Fine Arts

    Location Güntzstraße

Academy

Dresden University of Fine Arts (HfBK Dresden) is an autonomous fine arts academy. Its autonomy is based on the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of art and freedom of education and research in art and science.

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Art Therapy

Infotage

des Aufbaustudiengangs KunstTherapie in Präsenz und online 

für den Studienbegin im WS 2026/27 (Bewerbungsfrist bis 31.10.2025)

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Art from Dresden.

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