Applying for Studies
Dear Prospective Students!
We are pleased that you are interested in studying at our academy. On this webpage, you will find an overview of all application deadlines for the individual study programs.
OPEN DAYS // OPEN Q&A SESSIONS
The annual OPEN HOUSE TOUR on July 11 and 12 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, as well as the public graduation and annual exhibitions, offer a wonderful opportunity to learn about studying at the university and gain valuable insight into student projects and theses. The academic advisors will also be in the campus garden to answer any questions prospective students may have about the application process and the degree programs.
In addition, as part of the campus tour, there will be additional group Q&A sessions for prospective students on July 11 at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., as well as on July 12 at 3:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend. You are welcome to register here: >>Form (Walk-ins are always welcome!)
LINK to additional
>>advisory services, information evenings + portfolio reviews in November
Study programs at weissensee art academy 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.
The study regulations for all departments can be found here!
APPLICATION PERIODS
MA/ Art Therapy
(6 semesters part-time)
- Application period: 1 March - 1 September 2026
- Study start: Summer semester
>> Information about the application process
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The next application period for bachelor’s degree programs and for the Fine Arts programs will reopen on November 1.
- Application deadline: January 5, 2027 (12:00 p.m.)
- Start of studies: October 2027 – Winter Semester 2027/28
(Admission only for the winter semester)
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The next application period for the Master’s programs in Design begins on March 1 and ends on April 30. Start of studies: Winter Semester 2027/28
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Application periods for TRANSFER STUDENTS
(Application for a higher semester)
- For the summer semester: December 1 through January 5, and
- for the winter semester: May 1 through May 31.
(Dates are subject to change.)
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!