Admission requirements
Bachelor programs: Visual Communication, Product-, Fashion and Textil/Surface Design
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)
3 proof of German language proficiency: for example TestDaF 4, DSH 2 or the language proof from the UDK or Goethe Institut (qualification level C1), at the time of enrollment in July/August at the latest
4 proof of practical experiences in a study relevant field, 6-8 weeks internship, by beginning of the studies at the latest
Fine art courses: Painting, Sculpture and Stage/Costume Design
All applicants are welcome if they fulfil the following admission prerequisites:
1 artistic aptitude, in the admission procedure is determined whether the applicant or the applicant has the required special artistic talent, the method consists of the pre-selection (through the portfolio with newer 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
3 proof of German language proficiency: Testdaf 3, DSH 1 or the certificate from the UDK or Goethe Institut (qualification level B2), at the time of enrollment in July/August at the latest
4 for Stage/Costume Design: a proof of practical experiences in a study relevant field, 6-8 weeks internship, by beginning of studies at the latest
Master´s program: Visual Communication, Product-, Fashion and Textil/Surface Design
All applicants are welcome if they fulfil the following admission prerequisites:
1 the Certificate of your successfully passed first degree in your desired department or an equivalent study program (at least 180 Creditpoints/ 3 years) or the latest copies of the study documentation (certified).
2 a written study proposal, an outlining of your master project.(max. 2 pages A4)
3 a portfolio (pdf), max. 10MB. External applicants have to present also the first degree project.
4 a CV: courses of the study, study trips, intern ships, employment in the fields of design and arts and exhibitions.
5 German language proof: for example TestDaF 4, DSH 2 or the language proof from the UDK or Goethe Institut (qualification level C1), at the time of enrollment in July/August at the latest
6 for Chinese, Vietnames and Mongolian applicants: APS certificate
Master´s program in spacial strategies
All applicants are welcome if they fulfil the following admission prerequisites:
1 Portfolio of recent artistic work
2 Evidence of academic and transdisciplinary ability in the form of a written statement (3–4 pages)
outlining the applicant’s academic goals and presenting a proposal for a project to be carried out
during the program
3 Certified proof of undergraduate degree
4 Proof of at least one year of work experience in a relevant field to the program, which was obtained after the first degree
5 Brief curriculum vitae
6 Application form with passport photograph
7 Proof that the applicant is at least 24 years old (copy of passport/government-issued ID)
8 Additional items for international applicants:
• Certified translation of the proof of undergraduate degree and the proof of work experience
• Proof of sufficient competence in written and spoken German: for example TestDaF 3, DSH 1 or the language proof from the UDK or Goethe Institut (qualification level B2) at the time of enrolment in January/February at the latest
• Copy of valid passport
• For Chinese, Vietnames and Mongolian applicants: APS certificate
Master´s program in art therapy
All applicants are welcome if they fulfil the following admission prerequisites:
1 A minimum of 3-year-old completed artistic, educational, psychological or medical college or university
of applied sciences or a equivalent foreign degree. In some cases it may also authorize other social
sciences and humanities subjects in the examination committee.
2 Evidence of artistic ability by submitting a portfolio of at least 20 recent works of the artistic activities
of the applicant.
3 Proof of a two years work experience in an area of mental health care, which may have been paid as a
part-time job. The proof or work experience gained after first university graduation must correspond to one year full-time work.
4 A CV with 2 passport photographs of recent date.
5 The minimum age of 25 years.
6 Additional items for international applicants:
• Certified translation of the proof of undergraduate degree and the proof of work experience
• Proof of sufficient competence in written and spoken German: for example TestDaF 4, DSH 2 or the language proof from the UDK or Goethe Institut (qualification level C1) at the time of enrolment in January/February at the latest
• Copy of valid passport
• For Chinese, Vietnames and Mongolian applicants: APS certificate
Contact
Susan Lipp
general course guidance
weissensee academy of art berlin
Bühringstr. 20 - 13086 Berlin
Unfortunately, personal consultation hours are currently not possible. Please send your request by e-mail or call us at: Tel: 030 47705 -342 (Mo - Thu 10-15 hrs). There is also the possibility of a video consultation, simply send a request for an appointment (Mo - Thu 10-15 hrs) by e-mail.