The programme is fully taught in English.
Our application portal is open during the following application period:
5 November to 30 November for the following summer semester
In this Master's programme, you will dive deep into textile design and discover its many applications. It is not just about designing textiles – it is also about how textiles and other materials can be used in useful and unique ways to create new products, aesthetics and solutions.
If you have a Bachelor's degree in textile design, apparel design, product design, architecture, interior design, or a related field, this is your chance to expand your expertise. You will master the creation of complex surfaces, develop innovative textile solutions, and generate interdisciplinary solutions.
As a cross-disciplinary field, textile design offers the perfect environment to tackle challenges in functionality, eco-design, performance, and marketability – all with a future-oriented and innovative approach.
Your benefits
With this Master’s programme, you will:
In addition, you will benefit from:
Career perspectives
As a graduate, you will be prepared to work in a diverse range of fields, including fashion, sportswear, workwear, eco-design, and accessories as well as in architecture, temporary architecture, interior design, product design, or even pursue self-employment.
Typical entry positions include:
Course structure
The MA in Textile Design is a three-semester programme designed to deepen and develop your knowledge and skills by combining traditional and new technologies, strategies and methods, practical and theoretical subjects.
In addition to the compulsory modules, you will have a wide choice of elective courses to tailor your studies to your needs. In the first and second semesters, you will choose at least one design elective. In total, you will choose three elective courses per semester. The third semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis.
Throughout your studies, you will be individually mentored by your professors, who will help you to develop a profile for your professional success.
Course content
Semester 1:
Semester 2:
Semester 3: Master's thesis
The Master's thesis usually consists of a practical part and a supplementary theoretical part. Each student is free to choose his or her topic, which is discussed and developed in consultation with the course lecturers and as part of the Master's course.
Administrative fee of approx. 150 EUR per semester
The cost of living in the city of Hof is moderate compared to both other European countries and bigger cities in Germany. On average, living expenses for a student range between 800 and 1,000 EUR per month in total.
The following is an approximate cost calculation of expenditures per month:
Academic requirements
Programme-specific aptitude
Your aptitude for the programme will be evaluated through a two-step process conducted by the course lecturers. In the first step, you will submit a self-written project proposal in English for a potential design project, along with a digital portfolio containing seven to 12 original work samples that demonstrate your artistic skills and suitability for the programme. The portfolio can contain work samples from a professional context, a previously completed Bachelor's degree, the Bachelor's thesis, design awards, exhibition participations, results of self-employment and free work.
In the second step, you will participate in a 30-minute oral examination in English, in which you will present your project proposal and portfolio and answer related questions.
Applicants must be proficient in English. This can be proven with one of the following:
In addition: basic language skills in German, proven by official test score documents – minimum level A1 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Our application portal is open during the following application period:
5 November to 30 November for the following summer semester
The Housing Office supports international students in finding appropriate accommodation.
Rent for a single student room is approx. 350 to 550 EUR. Rent for a private one-room apartment for one tenant or for a couple is more than 550 EUR. We also have a limited number of double rooms for friends that cost about 250 to 320 EUR per person. Beside the rent, there are additional costs for water, energy, broadcast fee, and Internet.
For a full overview of the practical issues related to living in Hof and our support services for international students, please have a look at the website of our Welcome Service and Housing Office.
The Career Service team at Hof University offers you a wide range of career preparation and orientation services, including workshops, company excursions, and job fairs. We will prepare you for the German labour market by providing you with specific information, counselling, and qualifications. Thus, you will be able to start your individual career as an intern and as a graduate.
We know that adjusting to your new life in Germany is an adventure that is both exciting and challenging. There is no need to be scared – we are here to help you!
At Hof University, we are proud of our warm welcome culture and offer numerous services for our international students. Our team will assist you in all aspects of your stay in Hof. We will help you find the right academic programme and language courses and support you in organising all formalities such as visas, residency, insurance, and banking.
Prior to the start of each semester, we organise an orientation period for our new international students. With the expert assistance from our motivated team, you will smoothly settle into your new personal and academic environment. Additionally, our International Student Network, a group of motivated students, will help you feel at home by organising social activities.
Studying at Hof University – your benefits at a glance
About Hof University
Founded in 1994, Hof University offers a very attractive study environment with its modern architecture and its state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and dormitories. You will receive a first-class, hands-on education here. As a practice-oriented university of applied sciences with integrated internships in all programmes, the employability of our graduates is the main focus of our teaching.
Our ranking in the renowned StudyCheck Internet portal reflects this: in both 2023 and 2024, Hof University was named the most popular university in Germany and continues to receive top marks for its teaching.
We offer more than 40 modern Bachelor's and Master's programmes in business, computer science, and engineering as well as in interdisciplinary and innovative sciences. Students with at least one year of professional experience find exciting further education opportunities completely in the English language at Hof University Graduate School.
Strong practice orientation
All professors have a strong academic background as well as practical experience in industry. Teaching is based on innovative methods aimed at imparting application-oriented knowledge (e.g. projects with industry, site visits, involvement of company representatives). As a result, our graduates are ideally prepared for national and international labour markets.
Intensive personal support
We are known for our friendly study atmosphere. An excellent student-to-lecturer ratio allows for frequent and personal contact between students and professors and an active exchange of ideas. Students receive intensive personal support during their studies and benefit from numerous services, such as orientation sessions, social integration events, and housing support.
The outlook of the university is extremely international, with more than 130 partner universities all over the world. More than 40 percent of students come from abroad, creating a truly multinational atmosphere.
Applied research
The university's six research institutes focus on information systems, biopolymers, materials science, sustainable water systems, hydrogen and energy management, and organisational research. The guiding principles of our research are practice-orientation, internationalisation, and resource efficiency (focusing on indoor climate systems / water).
Students who are interested in starting a business can find advice and support at Einstein1, the digital business incubator on campus of Hof University.
Hof is a medium-sized town located at the top of Bavaria and in the heart of Europe, right in the middle of Berlin, Munich, and Prague. Hof has a population of about 50,000 and is an appealing and safe university town with plenty of leisure activities. To relax and unwind, there are numerous bars, cinemas, an orchestra, a theatre, a landscaped park called Theresienstein, and a beautiful lake – the Untreusee. Hof is also known for the International Hof Film Festival, which is one of the most important German film festivals.
The region around Hof has the second-highest industrial density in all of Europe, mainly specialising in manufacturing machinery and plastic (automobile) parts. The companies are mostly small and medium-sized businesses, the so-called hidden champions, and they provide ample opportunities for internships and entry jobs.
The city of Hof is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is located between the low mountain regions of the Fichtelgebirge and the Franconian Forest on the banks of the Saale River. You will find excellent possibilities for all outdoor sporting activities such as cycling, hiking, climbing, and skiing.
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