The Offenbach University of Art and Design (HfG) is an art college run by the State of Hesse. Its history dates back to 1832, when it was founded as a school for craftsmen. Soon afterwards, it became a school of applied arts, teaching craft, artistic and theoretical subjects simultaneously. In 1970, it was transformed into a university-level institution.​
Drawing on the educational and research models of the Bauhaus and the Ulm School of Design, the HfG Offenbach practises a forward-looking approach to teaching that relies heavily on individual support and mentorship: art, media and design are taught within a modular study structure.

From the 2022/23 winter semester, the old diploma programme was replaced by eight-semester Bachelor’s and four-semester Master’s programmes. The following degree programmes are offered in the two departments of Art and Design:

Department of Art / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Master of Fine Arts / Master of Fine Arts with a greater emphasis on theory / Department of Design / Bachelor of Arts / Master of Arts

The degree programmes are complemented by a comprehensive range of theory courses in both departments.
In addition, a PhD (Dr. phil.) programme is offered to graduates from the fields of art, design, media or related disciplines.