Transfer students

Here you will find information on applying for a higher semester.

From May 1 to 31, 2024 (start of studies in October 2024 for the winter semester 24/25) you can again apply for a change of university.

The online application portal for university transfer is open twice a year: For the winter semester from May 1 to 31 and for the summer semester from Dec. 1 to Jan. 6.
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Weissensee students who are interested in changing department and need advice, please contact Susan Lipp, room A 1.03. More information: >>changing-the-field-of-study
 

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Susan Lipp will be happy to help you with any questions regarding your application.

Please apply exclusively via our Online-Campuscore-Portal. Thank you very much. Be sure to follow our step-by-step guide, which contains all the useful information about the online portal.

PLEASE NOTE that the deadline for submit your application is May 30 (23:59 CET). Your online-application has been completed, only if you click on the green button "submit application" (once all forms have been filled out completely).

Before you apply for a study place, please have a look at the current admission regulations.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR APPLICATION!
 

Transfer students must always take part in an admission procedure at the weißensee kunsthochschule berlin. If you have studied or already completed at least 2 semesters (recommended are at least 2 years of study) at another artistic or scientific university, college or university of applied sciences in the relevant programm, then you have the opportunity to continue your studies in this department at the weißensee kunsthochschule berlin. The admission committee of the department decides on the admission as well as on the placement in the relevant semester: on the basis of the artistic qualification (portfolio), the presentation interview as well as the previous study and examination grades.
 

ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL: https://cms.kh-berlin.de/login/

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Digital portfolio as a PDF file (max. 20MB). Please note: Web links are not accepted!

2
CV
Courses of the study, study trips, internships, employment in the fields of design/ arts, exhibitions etc.

3
Study evidence
A certificate or a proof (transcript of records) of having completed at least two semesters in your desired department or an equivalent study program or previous studies or diplomas and a confirmation of enrollment if you are matriculated.

4
APS-Certificate
Only applicants from the People's Republic of China ,Vietnam and India who have studied in their home countries must include the certificate confirming that the papers have been pre-checked by the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS).

5 Proof of sufficient German language skills for international applicants
At the time of application,  at least one language certificate corresponding to the completed qualification level B1 must be submitted for all degree programmes.
In the case of a positive decision, the examination certificate should be submitted for admission in April: For the design courses for example Testdaf 4, DSH 2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, DSD II, the C1 examination certificate of the Goethe-Institut in the design study programs and Fine Arts/ Stage and costume;
For the Fine Arts programs Painting and Sculpture for example telc B2, Testdaf 3, DSH 1, the B2 examination certificate of the Goethe-Institut. At the latest at the beginning of your studies.

Please be sure to observe the application deadlines listed above, as the application portal is only open for university transfer applications during this period!

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Important notes and further procedure:

After reviewing the uploaded documents, those applicants whose submitted documents/portfolio show artistic aptitude for the desired field of study will receive an invitation to the entrance examination/interview (approx. 4-5 weeks after the application deadline).

The admission interviews take place on site at the end of June/beginning of July. Online interviews may also be possible for international applicants.

The department's admissions committee decides on admission and semester placement based on artistic aptitude (portfolio), the reasons for the change and previous study and examination achievements.

Your documents in paper form (certified copies) will only be requested after you have passed the admission test.
 

Susan Lipp
General student advisory service
Room A1.03

Please send your request by e-mail 
or please contact us by phone: 030 47705 -342
(Mon -  Thu 10 -15 h, Tue until 17 h).

Personal office hours:
Tue 14 - 17 h and Thu 10 - 12 h and by appointment
For a personal appointment, please contact us in advance by telephone or in writing.