Augsburg University

What you'll study

This interdisciplinary programme provides a foundation across visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media) and performing arts (theatre, dance, music), combined with courses in art history, aesthetics and arts management. Early semesters emphasise core skills—observational drawing, performance technique, basic musical literacy and introduction to theatre production—while later study allows you to choose a concentration or maintain a broad practice across disciplines.

• Studio courses: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital imaging and portfolio development.
• Performance courses: acting, voice and movement, ensemble rehearsal, choreography, music performance, and stagecraft.
• Theory and context: art and performance history, contemporary practice, criticism and curatorial studies.
• Professional practice: arts administration, grant writing, marketing for artists, project management and community arts engagement.
• Capstone and experiential learning: senior project or thesis, public exhibition or production, internships with local organisations, and collaborative projects across departments.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary school qualification. Admission typically requires academic transcripts and a personal statement outlining artistic interests and goals. Applicants intending to major in a specific performance or studio area are usually asked to submit a portfolio of visual work or to attend an audition/interview for performing arts tracks. Admissions may also request letters of recommendation and evidence of prior arts experience.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a range of creative and cultural roles. This degree equips students for careers as practicing visual artists, performers, theatre technicians, arts educators, gallery or museum assistants, curators, production managers, community arts coordinators and arts administrators. Many alumni pursue freelance careers, further professional training (such as conservatory or MFA/MA programmes) or teacher certification for arts education. The programme’s emphasis on collaboration and professional practice also supports careers in cultural project management, dramaturgy, creative industries and nonprofit arts leadership.

Why study at Augsburg University

Augsburg University offers an intimate learning environment with close mentorship from faculty who are active practitioners. The programme fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration and connects students to the vibrant arts ecosystem of the surrounding metropolitan area through internships, performances and exhibitions. Facilities include studios, rehearsal spaces and performance venues suited for public-facing projects, while the curriculum balances technical training, critical thinking and community-engaged practice to prepare graduates for adaptable careers in the arts.