> BA Design and Fine Art Programs

We are pleased that you are interested in studying at our academy.

On this page you will find all the important information about the online application procedure for the undergraduate degree programmes Susan Lipp, student advisor at the Hochschule, advises on general questions about the application and admission process as well as on compensation for disadvantages for people with special needs.

Please send your concerns and appointment requests by email or call +493047705342! Here you can find out more about our >>digital advisory services, information days + portfolio consultations or use this form to add your name to the list for counselling services.
 

APPLICATION PERIOD:
1 NOVEMBER 2025 - 5 JANUARY 2026 (12:00 noon CET)
Start of studies: October 2026 (Admission only for winter semester)

PLEASE NOTE: An additional homework assignment is required in the Fashion Design, Product Design, and Visual Communication programmes. This assignment will only be given once your application has been created. To allow enough time to complete the assignment, it is advisable to apply early. For all other departments, it is also advisable to apply early to allow time to ask any questions you may have.
 

1 Registration in the online application portal:
 (From November 1 to January 5, 2026, 12:00 noon CET.)

LINK: www.cms.kh-berlin.de/login

• Please first create a user account in the campus management system.

• From 1 November 2025, you can submit an application in your chosen field, complete the forms and upload your documents, such as your portfolio.

• We recommend submitting your application early to allow time for any queries to be answered and to receive instructions regarding the homework assignment and portfolio.

• Once your application is complete, you can submit it by 12:00 p.m. on 5 January using the 'green button'.

• Please note that registering on the portal does not constitute an application. This must be created separately via the 'Application' tab. You can submit multiple applications. We are happy to offer advice on this process. 

2 Upload your digital portfolio, including any artistic or design works

You must upload a digital portfolio with your application by 5 January. 

In the Fashion Design, Product Design and Visual Communication programmes, there is also a homework assignment. Campuscore will only assign this (message) once you have created an application. To allow sufficient time to complete the assignment, it is advisable to apply early.  All information and many useful tips on the design of the digital portfolio are published  >>here!

The following documents are also required:

• Curriculum vitae (information on previous school or study progress, internships, exhibitions, work experience in the field relevant to your studies)

• School leaving certificate or the last school report. (School leaving certificate can be submitted later, by August 10).

• Only in the Fashion Design department: Proof of internship, if already available. (Can be submitted until the start of studies).

• For international students, proof of language proficiency of at least A2 level or confirmation of the most recent language course is required.  >>Further information for international applicants

3 Artistic Admission test

The artistic entrance examination will take place at the weissensee academy of art between 16 and 20 February 2026. You will find the exact dates in your invitation letter.

After your documents have been reviewed by the admissions committee of the respective department, applicants will be informed (at the end of January) whether they have been shortlisted to take part in the entrance examination (17.02.-21.02.2025). The exact dates and times will be communicated in the invitation letter. The entrance exam consists of artistic tasks and an interview with the admissions committee.

4 Admission to study

Applicants will receive the application form and instructions for admission to the course together with the notification that they have passed the entrance examination via the online portal. The submission of all required documents in the original, such as the Abitur certificate, only takes place after passing the entrance examination from March 1 to March 31. 
The artistic entrance examination is valid for two years. If you fail, you can reapply the following year.

You can find our admission requirements here!

To enrol at weißensee school of art every student has to pay a fee of
358,80 €. This payment is due every semester (every half year) you study with us.

The fee includes the ticket for the local transport in Germany. No tuition fees are required for undergraduate programs!

>>Further Information on the semester-ticket
 

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.