Study guidance / Specialist Advice / Portfolio Consultions
Dear prospective students, thank you very much for your interest in studying at the weißensee kunsthochschule berlin.
On this page, you will find an overview of all important event dates, information, and dates for portfolio consultations (scroll down) as well as our information days in June and November. In the information brochures (on the right), you will find all the information you need about studying and general information about the portfolio.
Unfortunately, the digital information evenings have already taken place. However, interested parties still have the opportunity to register for department tours and an open Q&A session on site or to drop by. Below you will find all the counseling services, in particular portfolio services, available during the application period.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
The application period for the 2026/27 winter semester runs from November 1 to January 5 at 12:00 noon.
It is important that you prepare your application early in order to receive all information and instructions regarding the application documents and to clarify any questions you may have. You then have until January 5 at 12:00 noon to submit your application. Instructions for online application can be found >>hier.
PLEASE NOTE: In the Fashion Design, Product Design, and Visual Communication programs, there is an additional homework assignment. After registering and creating your application in the application portal, you will receive a message with an attachment. This attachment contains detailed information and instructions regarding the portfolio and, if applicable, the homework assignment.
Open Q&A session: an open online consultation with the Student Advisory Service
he Student Advisory Service also invites you to open/virtual question and answer sessions during the application period!
Every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (Nov 4 to Dec 30)! You can find the Zoom link to the virtual consultation room here! Individual consultations are available by appointment!
The office hours for in-person and telephone consultations can be found under “Contact.”
Specialist Advice/ Portfolio Consultions
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Below you will find an overview of the dates for the individual departments for the start of applications in November. Further dates will be added to the overview gradually.
Painting & Sculpture - Portfolio consultation 28.11. 14:00 -17:00
Thank you very much for your interest in a portfolio consultation.
Please note: The portfolio consultation takes place here at the Kunsthochschule and can only be used for one department and is carried out by students from higher semesters on site.
Here is the >>registration form! Deadline: 21 November at 12 noon.
If you have registered using the form, you will receive an email on 21 November with your time slot.
Please note that we cannot accept all registrations as the number of places is limited.
Unfortunately, digital consultations are not possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
PRODUCT DESIGN - Specialized field tour and consulting services
The Product Design department is offering a guided tour on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. The meeting point is the foyer at the main entrance; registration is not required. In addition, the department is offering two digital appointments for questions about the application process. Feel free to join in:
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5 p.m., online: >>Zoom link
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5 p.m., online: >>Zoom link
If you have any questions about the entrance examination in product design, homework, or portfolios, please feel free to contact us.
Mail: bewerbung.produktdesign[at]kh-berlin.de
VISUAL COMMUNICATION - Department tour on November 27 & portfolio consultations
Unfortunately, all places for portfolio consultations are already taken. However, you will find useful information about portfolios on this >>page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact >>Student Advisory Services at any time.
In addition, the department is offering a tour of the workrooms and workshops on November 27 at 4 p.m. You will also have the opportunity to talk to students and ask questions about the portfolio. From 3 p.m., you can ask general questions about the application process in the lecture hall. The meeting point for the tour is at 3 p.m. in lecture hall C1.05 on the 1st floor. From there, the tour will proceed to the department at 4 p.m. Registration is not required.
FASHION - DESIGN - on November 26 Portfolio review & open Q&A session & tour of the department
The Fashion Design department is offering an afternoon consultation session on Wednesday, November 26, starting at 2 p.m. If you are interested in a personal portfolio consultation, please register using the form. You will receive confirmation and further information on November 24.
Unfortunately, the digital portfolio consultation session has already ended.
Schedule for November 26 2 p.m.:
General Q&A session (open to all, no registration required)
Location: Room C2.05 (hallway of the Fashion Design department)
ONLINE participation in the Q&A session via >>Zoom!
Afterwards: Individual consultations
(only for registered participants)
Additional program (open to all):3 p.m.:
General questions about the application process with the Student Advisory Service (Lecture Hall C1.05)
4:00 p.m.: Department tour on the 2nd floor (starting from Lecture Hall C1.05)