Study guidance / Specialist Advice / Portfolio Consultions

 

Thank you for your interest in studying at weißensee kunsthochschule berlin.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The application period for the 2026/27 winter semester runs from November 1 to January 5 at 12:00 noon. 

It is important that you prepare your application early in order to receive all information and instructions regarding the application documents and to clarify any questions you may have. You then have until January 5 at 12:00 noon to submit your application. Instructions for online application can be found >>hier.
 

PLEASE NOTE: In the Fashion Design, Product Design, and Visual Communication programs, there is an additional homework assignment. After registering and creating your application in the application portal, you will receive a message with an attachment. This attachment contains detailed information and instructions regarding the portfolio and, if applicable, the homework assignment. 

Open Q&A session: an open online consultation with the Student Advisory Service

Susan Lipp, the academy´s student advisor, invites you to open virtual question and answer sessions during the application period.
Every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m.  >>Zoom link! Individual appointments are available on request! The office hours for in-person and telephone consultations can be found under “Contact.”

Specialist Advice/ Portfolio Consultions

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On this page, you will find an overview of the consultation dates for the individual deaprtments when applications open in November. 
 

Product Design Portfolio Consultation

For inquiries regarding portfolio consulting, please contact tutor Linda Düvelmeyer: bewerbung.produktdesign(at)kh-berlin.de

 

Study programs of weißensee academy of art berlin

The design departments: Fashion Design, Product Design, Textile and Material Design & Visual Communication offer an 8-semester Bachelor's programme (240 ETCS), after which you can apply for the two-year Master's programme (120 ETCS). The diploma programmes in Fine Arts with the degree courses: Painting, Sculpture and Stage and Costume Design comprise a standard period of study of ten semesters and you will graduate with a diploma (300 ETCS). All undergraduate degree programmes start with a one-year artistic and creative foundation course.
 

The Master's degree programme in Spatial Strategies lasts 4 semesters and 120 ETCS are acquired here.

The postgraduate Master's degree programme in Art Therapy is a three-year, part-time programme that is completed with 120 ETCS. 

Die Study Regulations of all departments can be found here!
 

Social media and more

On Facebookand Instagram, the press and public relations department provides ongoing information about news from the university, such as current information days as well as exhibitions and events. In addition, individual departments use Instagram to present study projects. There is also a newYoutube-Channel, which is constantly being expanded with informative videos about the degree course, workshops and current events.


 



Information brochures of the study programs

All information regarding portfolio submission and the entrance examination is subject to change! You will receive detailed guidelines on portfolio submission and homework assignments after you have created your application in CampusScore.
 

 

Contact

The student advisory service is available to advise on general questions regarding the study program, such as application and admission procedures, guest student community, and transfer students.

Susan Lipp
General student advisory service
Room A1.03

Phone: +493047705342
Mail: studienberatung(at)kh-berlin.de  

Telephone consultation hours:
Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Tue until 5 p.m.

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.

No office hours on July 2nd and from Jul 13 to Aug 13, 2026

Online consultations:
During the application period, Susan Lipp, the university's student advisor, invites you to further open virtual question and answer sessions. Every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m.: >>Zoom link! Individual consultations are available by appointment!