Studying Fine Arts fosters the develop of a distinct, individual artistic position. In the studio, in workshops, in project work and in the context of exhibitions students gradually develop their own artistic language.
Factsheet
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts FHNW in Fine Arts
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Learning mode
- Onsite
- ECTS credits
- 180
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
- Duration
- 6 Semester
- Teaching language
- German (B2 or equivalent), partly in English
- Place
- Campus HGK Basel
- Stay abroad
- Possible
- Application fee
- CHF 200.- (incl. aptitude assessment and enrolment)
- Semester fee
- CHF 750 (CH); CHF 1.000 (EU); CHF 1.250 (Not-EU/EFTA)
At a glance
- Studying Fine Arts fosters the development of a distinct, individual artistic position.
- Studying art means becoming familiar with art.
- The cultural city of Basel offers an inspiring environment with a lively art scene and cultural diversity.
Cheyenne Oswald, verbandet, 2020, Installationsansicht Life, Love, Justice, Diplomausstellung Institute Art Gender Nature, Kunsthaus Baselland, 2020
Foto: Christian Knörr
Silent opening Life, Love, Justice, Diplomausstellung Institute Art Gender Nature, Kunsthaus Baselland, 2020
Foto: Christoph Bühler
Why study this?
Goals and benefits
Career prospects
Anita Mucolli, I used to stand by the window and the sun would almost burn my face, but that day, I remember clearly, it actually did., 2020, Installationsansicht Life, Love, Justice, Diplomausstellung Institute Art Gender Nature, Kunsthaus Baselland, 2020
Foto: Christian Knörr
Foto: Christian Knörr 
Foto: Christian Knörr
Structure and programme contents
The study programme
Study structure
Modules
Target audience
Infrastructure
Newsletter
Blog
Gerome Johannes Gadient, causal flow, 2019, Installationsansicht I-Hood, Kunsthaus Baselland, 2019
Foto: Christian Knörr
Installationsansicht WE SAID WE NEEDED SPACE, Carolina Brunelli, Laura Bolliger, Claudia Jenni Palma, Marlijn Karsten, Sarah Malomo, Anita Moser, Anita Mucolli, Anina Müller, Cheyenne Oswald, Jaana Rau, der TANK, Basel, 2020
Foto: die Künstler:innen
Workshop Raum / Video, 2019
Foto: Christian Knörr
International
International Office
Detailed information on exchange opportunities can be found on the website of the International Office at HGK Basel.
Programme Head & Lecturers
ACT Basel, 2019
Foto: Christian Knör
Franca Fay Zanetti, monologue of a mother, lover, daughter or just your personal chair / loveletters, 2024, Performance, Vernissage You Can Break a Rock With an Egg, Diplomausstellung Bachelor und Master Institut Kunst Gender Natur HGK Basel FHNW, Kunsthaus Baselland, 2024
Foto: Christoph Bühler
Vorbereitungen für die Diplomausstellung (Till Langschied), 2019
Foto: Guadalupe Ruiz
Vorbereitungen für die Diplomausstellung (Anina Müller), 2020
Foto: Christian Knörr
Requirements and admission
Admission requirements
Information of the aptitude assessment + dates + study regulations
FAQ online registration
Organisational matters
Additional Costs
Advising and information events
Contact
Prof. Dr. Chus Martínez
Head of Institute IAGN / Programme Head of BA Fine Arts
- Phone
- +41 61 228 41 62
- chus.martinez@fhnw.ch
Team Institute Art Gender Nature (IAGN)
- Phone
- +41 61 228 40 77 (Central office)
- info.iagn.hgk@fhnw.ch
Information events
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Registration
Thank you for your interest in studying at the Basel Academy of Art and Design. The application deadline for a Bachelor's degree programme beginning in the fall semester 2026/27 has expired on February 15, 2026. The next application window for the fall semester 2027/28 opens on November 1, 2026.
Structure and programme contentsSeptember 2026
- Date
- 14.9.2026
- Duration
- 6 Semester
- Place
- Campus HGK Basel
- Application start
- 1.11.2025
- Final application date
- 22.2.2026
Structure and programme contentsSeptember 2027
- Date
- 20.9.2027
- Duration
- 6 Semester
- Place
- Campus HGK Basel
- Application start
- 1.11.2026
- Final application date
- 15.2.2027
Campus HGK Basel
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Basel Academy of Art and Design
Freilager-Platz 1
4142 Münchenstein near Basel