Strategic partner - MICA

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore is one of the top 10 US colleges offering a Master of Fine Arts programme in the USA. It is ranked 3rd in ‘graphic design’ and 4th in ‘painting/drawing’ in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. HAW Hamburg students have the opportunity to take art and design courses at a very high level. The university offers courses in animation, printing techniques, graphic design, photography, illustration, ceramics, art history, painting, product design, sculpture, textile design and drawing.

The cooperation with MICA was launched in 2009 as part of the ‘HAW goes USA’ strategy. The strategic partnership receives ISAP funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) from 2024-2026.

Student exchange

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Faculty exchange

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'Art around the world is so different.' MICA Illustration student, Sarah Wong

'Mindful colours from Korea and beyond': Faculty exchange with MICA in textile design

'Go outside your bubble to find Heimat' MICA Illustration student, Blair Nakamoto

ISAP funding

The cooperation with MICA was selected by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as a strategic partnership and receives ISAP funding since 2024. As part of the programme, HAW Hamburg students receive a full scholarship for a semester abroad in Baltimore. In addition, professors from both universities receive partial funding for the faculty exchange.
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