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Fashion Schools in Germany

16 schools · Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich and more · Updated 31 October 2026

Germany’s fashion schools range from public art universities to specialist private academies. Berlin is the creative centre, while schools in cities such as Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf and beyond are known for technical skill, textile innovation and a strong link to industry.

Below are the 16 fashion and design schools in Germany from our directory, grouped by city. 6 have a full profile with their history, notable alumni and key facts; the rest link to the school’s own website where available. Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the best fashion schools in the world and how to choose a fashion school.

★In our 2027 list: the schools in our guide.
Editor’s pick: a school our team rates. It is our opinion, not a ranking, and no school pays to be listed.

Berlin

Düsseldorf

  • Fashion Design InstitutDüsseldorf, Germany
  • Mode Design CollegeDüsseldorf, Germany

Munich

Elsewhere in Germany

Country guides

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