Folkwang University of the Arts: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1432 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 542 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 77 of 369 | In Germany |
| # 17 of 64 | In North Rhine-Westphalia |
| # 2 of 3 | In Essen |
| # 559 of 14,131 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
46%
Enrollment
1,506
Languages
German
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Abitur); aptitude test |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - February; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 1,506 |
We've calculated the 46% acceptance rate for Folkwang University of the Arts based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Folkwang University of the Arts.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Folkwang University of the Arts faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Folkwang University of the Arts.
Faculty : Faculty 1
Conducting
Jazz and Popular Music
Music
Music Theory and Composition
Musical Instruments
Faculty : Faculty 2
Music
Music Education
Music Theory and Composition
Musicology
Singing
Faculty : Faculty 3
Acting
Art Education
Dance
Music
Music Theory and Composition
Singing
Theatre
Faculty : Faculty 4
Communication Arts
Design
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Photography
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Folkwang University of the Arts.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Bachelor's Degree
Dance
Design
Music
Music Education
Photography
Theatre
Master
Art Education
Conducting
Dance
Design
Fine Arts
Jazz and Popular Music
Music Education
Music Theory and Composition
Musical Instruments
Musicology
Photography
Singing
PhD
Art History
Design
Educational Sciences
Industrial Design
Music
Music Education
Musicology
Photography
Habilitation
Art History
Design
Educational Sciences
Industrial Design
Music Education
Musicology
Research profile
Folkwang University of the Arts has published 11,682 scientific papers with 236,130 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biology, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Physics |
5,957
/ 206,716
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,392
/ 74,082
|
| Engineering |
4,999
/ 157,358
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
4,915
/ 195,283
|
| Chemistry |
4,130
/ 122,447
|
| Philosophy |
3,847
/ 24,748
|
| Materials Science |
3,134
/ 94,981
|
| Environmental Science |
2,792
/ 109,355
|
| Biology |
2,691
/ 86,633
|
| Organic chemistry |
2,658
/ 63,805
|
| Political Science |
2,310
/ 12,342
|
| Nuclear Physics |
2,270
/ 136,606
|
| Computer Science |
2,248
/ 66,701
|
| Optics |
2,085
/ 78,584
|
| Medicine |
1,734
/ 63,249
|
| Geology |
1,473
/ 60,561
|
| Metallurgy |
1,470
/ 64,939
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,315
/ 54,904
|
| Mathematics |
1,224
/ 46,055
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,187
/ 70,168
|
| Electrical Engineering |
1,156
/ 51,316
|
| Paleontology |
1,011
/ 50,598
|
| History |
999
/ 46,105
|
| Statistics |
993
/ 43,400
|
| Biochemistry |
970
/ 22,781
|
| Telecommunications |
902
/ 43,539
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
835
/ 17,313
|
| Archaeology |
824
/ 44,832
|
| Business |
798
/ 15,181
|
| Linguistics |
781
/ 13,018
|
| Molecular |
773
/ 30,541
|
| Law |
730
/ 7,782
|
| Theoretical |
681
/ 45,100
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
649
/ 13,347
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
615
/ 44,801
|
| Ecology |
612
/ 10,774
|
| Genetics |
602
/ 12,446
|
| Physical |
581
/ 15,204
|
| Economics |
576
/ 12,498
|
| Psychology |
555
/ 9,391
|
Annual publication & citation counts
23 Notable alumni
1. Mie Miki
1956-. (aged 70)
university teacher
keyboardist
Mie Miki is a classical accordion musician. She took up the accordion at age 4 and has been dubbed "Queen of the Classical Accordion". She is a professor of accordion as well as Vice President at Folkwang University of the Arts and is honorary professor at the Xinjian Arts College. She has published at least 16 albums since 1984 and...
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2. Greta Wrage von Pustau
1902-1989 (aged 87)
dancer
Greta Wrage von Pustau was a Chinese-born German dancer and dance teacher.
3. Reinhild Hoffmann
1943-. (aged 83)
choreographer
dancer
Reinhild Hoffmann is a German choreographer and dancer who is an important innovator in Tanztheater, along with Pina Bausch and Susanne Linke.
4. Helmut Koch
1908-1975 (aged 67)
choir director
conductor
musician
Helmut Koch was a German conductor, choir leader, composer, and academic teacher. He was recording manager for the Berliner Rundfunk from 1945, where he founded the Solistenvereinigung Berlin, the Kammerorchester Berlin and the Großer Chor des Berliner Rundfunks. He conducted a recording of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo in 1949, and later also contemporary classical music by composers including Hanns Eisler, Fritz Geißler,...
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All 23 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Folkwang Universität der Künste
Founded
1927
Motto
Musik, Theater, Tanz, Gestaltung, WissenschaftMusic, Theatre, Dance, Design, Academic Studies
Academic calendar
October to September (October - February; April-September)
Address
PO Box 164428 Klemensborn 39 Essen, 45224 Germany
City Population
587,000
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