Applying for Studies

 

Dear Prospective Students!

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

APPLY NOW!!! APPLICATION FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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

  • ARTISTIC ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:
    Place: weißensee kunsthochschule berlin
    Bühringstraße 20 | 13086 Berlin
    Period: 16. –  20. FEBRUAR 2026

FOR THE BA DESIGN COURSES / 8 semesters:

AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN FINE ARTS / 10 semesters:

You will find all the important information about the online application process on the pages for the respective departments.

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.
 


TRANSFER STUDENTS (Application for a higher semester)

APPLICATION PERIOD:
For the summer semester from December 1 to January 5 and
for the winter semester from May 1 to 31.

The periods may vary.  
Admission for the summer semester 2026 is still unclear.


>>Further information on the application process
 


APPLICATION PERIODS FOR MASTER PROGRAMS

Next application period: 1 March - 30 April 2026
Sudy start: Winter semester 26/27
Duration: 4 semesters 

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MA/ Spatial Strategies
 

Next application period: 1 March - 30 April 2026
Sudy start: Winter semester 26/27
Duration: 4 semesters

>>Information about the application process
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MA/ Art Therapy

Next application period: 1 March - 1 September 2026
Study start: Summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters part-time
>> Information about the application process
 

We look forward to receiving your application.


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

Please send your request by e-mail 
or please contact us by phone: 030 47705 -342

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.

INFO DAYS

All important event dates, information on portfolio and portfolio counselling, the tour and our information days can be found at >Study guidance / Specialist Advice 
 

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!