Pursuing a Doctorate at the HFBK Hamburg

In addition to the theoretical dissertation in written form or an artistic work accompanied by a theoretical text, leading to the degree of Dr. phil. in art, the HFBK offers the PhD in Art Practice—a degree program unique in Germany—in which a research-based artistic work is created as part of a three-year curriculum at the HFBK. The application periods for both doctoral programs begin on September 1.

Michal BarOr, Ruins 2, 2023

Dariia Kuzmych, From conversations about similarity of pain, 2024

Julia Stolba, Jelkas Traces. Making of a Graphic Novel, exhibition view, 2025; photo: Stefan Wahler

Helene Kummer, nemo 05, 2025

Vanessa Gravenor, Cover, Duck &, exhibition view Research for Tomorrow, 2023; photo: Răzvan Năstase Cercetare

Zhichao Zhu, Muddy Waters, DE/CN 2026, Filmstill