> 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.
 

Online applications for the undergraduate degree programs will be possible again from November.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
1 NOVEMBER 2025 - 5 JANUARY 2026 (12:00 noon CET)
Start of studies: October 2026
admission only for the winter semester)
You can find our admission requirements here!
 

1 Registration in the online application portal:
www.cms.kh-berlin.de/login
 (From November 1 to January 5, 2026, 12:00 noon CET.)

Please first create a user account in the campus management system. From November 1, 2025, you will then be able to create an application in the desired department in Campuscore and fill out the forms. 

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

Together with your application, you must also upload a digital portfolio and, if applicable, a homework assignment in the design department by 5 January. The homework assignment will be announced at the start of the application process. 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, if already available.

• Only in the Fashion Design department: Proof of internship, if already available.

• For international students, proof of language proficiency of at least A2 level is required.
  >>Further information for international applicants

3 Artistic Admission test

(In the period from 16-20.02.2026, you will find the exact dates in the invitation letter).

After the digital portfolios 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
326,40 €. 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. Holiday: August 8 -30