Fine Arts / Stage and Costume Design
Dear Prospective Students!
We are pleased that you are interested in studying at our academy.
The application process consists of two stages. In the first stage — the preliminary selection — you will submit a digital portfolio of your own artistic work.
If you are successful in the preliminary selection, you will be invited to the second stage. This involves a two-day entrance examination at the university.
All applicants are welcome if they fulfil the following admission prerequisites:
1. Artistic aptitude, in the admission procedure is determined whether the applican thas or an artistic talent or a required special artistic talent, the method consists of the pre-selection (through the portfolio with recent artistic works) and the entrance examination
2. Qualification for entrance to German University that means a Higher
Secondary (School) certificate or alternatively special artistic aptitude (see above under BA)
3. For international applicants:
Proof of sufficient German language skills: for example, Testdaf 4, DSH 2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, DSD II or the C1 examination certificate of the UDK or the Goethe Institute, no later than the start of studies.
The certificates must be submitted in German or English and as officially notarised copies at the time of admission in march.
Zulassungsordnung_Bachelor-Design.pdf
1. Registration on the online application portal
First-time applicant? Then click on “Register,” create a user account, and follow the instructions. Then enter the activation code that will be sent to you by email.
Be sure not to close the window, as this will cancel the registration process.
NOTE
Multiple applications are possible. We would be happy to advise you on this!
We recommend that you submit your application early in order to clarify any questions and receive information about the homework assignment and portfolio.
2. Create application
Open the “Applications” tab in the online application portal and click on “Create” to create your application for the desired degree program.
NOTE
Applications can only be submitted within the application period. Start early to allow sufficient time for documents and questions.
3. View important information about the required application documents
After submitting your application, you will receive all the information about the required documents by email and in the portal.
NOTE
For online applications in Fine Arts / Stage and Costume Design, a digital portfolio with your own artistic work and the completion of a homework assignment are required. All detailed information and instructions can be found in the email you will receive after submitting your application.
General questions about the application process can be answered by the student advisory service.
4. Add missing data
In the “Applications” tab, click “Edit” to add all the necessary data and supporting documents.
Save your changes.
NOTE
You can see incomplete information in the “Overview” tab.
5. Upload application documents
Upload all required documents in the “Application documents” tab by clicking on “Edit” and then on the upload icon.
6. Submit application
Submit your complete application within the application period.
NOTE
You can edit applications that have already been submitted within the application period by clicking on “Edit again.”
ARTISTIC ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – Feedback at the end of January
Admission to the entrance examination will be decided on the basis of your work.
Exact dates/times will be provided in your personal invitation letter via the online application portal.
The entrance examination comprises: creative and artistic tasks as well as an interview with the admissions committee about your portfolio, your professional development, and your motivation.