Introduction

College of Design Offenbach is a prestigious public art and design university in Germany. It focuses on cultivating artistic talents with innovative ability and practical experience. Its education and research in multiple design fields such as visual communication and product design are at a high level.

Overview

Student size: The college has about 500 students.

Faculty: It has 27 administrative staff, including full-time professors and special task teachers. The teachers not only have solid professional knowledge, but also have rich teaching and practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

History and establishment time

The college was founded in 1832. It was originally a craftsman school to better train new craftsmen. It soon developed into an art and craft school that teaches handicrafts, art and theoretical courses at the same time.

1970 In 2000, the school was officially transformed into an art and science university in Hesse.

School Strength

Course Setting: Offers undergraduate and master's degree courses, covering graphic design, product design, interactive design, fashion design, photography, art, communication design, media art, stage design and other fields.

Teaching Mode: Focuses on interdisciplinary learning, encourages students to explore and cooperate between different majors, combines theory with practice, emphasizes critical thinking and experimental spirit, and provides students with a solid professional foundation and a broad creative exploration platform through diversified courses and rich academic activities.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to cultivating design talents with a global vision, encouraging students to pay attention to social, cultural and environmental issues, and promoting sustainable development. Design practice, cultivate students to adapt to the requirements of the ever-changing corporate design environment, and make them artists and designers who can lead the future development of design.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Visual communication and product design are the two key disciplines of the college. The visual communication direction includes art, communication design, media, stage and stage costume design, etc.; the product design major covers design, theory and technology.

Key laboratories: No clearly named key laboratories were found in the school, but the school provides students and teachers with advanced teaching and research facilities to support the teaching and practice of various disciplines, such as professional design studios, photography laboratories, media production laboratories, etc., providing students with a good learning and practice environment.

Department

The college is divided into two departments: the School of Visual Communication and the School of Product Design.

Ranking

Ranked 234 in the national university rankings of the Global University Network (4icu).

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but may need to pay a certain registration fee and other fees each semester. The specific amount varies depending on the major and semester. The registration fee generally ranges from several hundred euros.

Other expenses: Students also need to pay other expenses such as accommodation, living expenses, and textbooks. For example, accommodation costs about 300-600 euros per month, food costs about 200-300 euros per month, learning materials costs about 30-50 euros per month, and transportation costs about 50-100 euros per month. The specific costs vary depending on personal lifestyles and consumption habits.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Offenbach, Hesse, Germany, it is located in the city center, with convenient transportation and a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere, providing students with rich learning and living resources.

Teaching facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as libraries, professional design studios, computer laboratories, photo studios, exhibition halls, etc., to meet the various needs of students in the process of learning and practice.

Campus life: The school will hold various academic lectures, art exhibitions, design workshops and other activities to enrich students' extracurricular life, broaden students' artistic horizons, and promote exchanges and cooperation among students.