New students information

 

Welcome to the Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin!

Here you will find all the important information about everyday student life and the advisory services available, as well as the dates of the departmental plenary meetings, which will be announced on the homepage at the beginning of October. You will also be informed about all important procedures and events by email.

Important information about the course of study and the opportunities available at the weißensee academy of art berlin can be found in our  >>STUDY START GUIDE You can also pick up a paper copy in Room A1.03 at the Student Advising Office or at the orientation event.

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We wish you a carefree and successful study programme and, above all, a clear head for creative ideas and their implementation.

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Welcome meetings or new students:
For Erasmus students:
April 1 at 10 a.m. 
and for master’s students and transfer students:  
April 7 at 10 a.m. 


LECTURE AND COURSE CATALOG

The sample study plans and module handbooks for all departments can be found under “Study Regulations.” You will also receive these at the enrollment ceremony.

The course catalog is available on Incom (the academy's course and communication platform) and will be gradually expanded with courses and lectures. Here you can register for courses using your student email address.

THEORY AND HISTORY:
 https://kh-berlin.incom.org/vlv 

Overview and registration for all courses & projects:
https://kh-berlin.incom.org/workspaces

>>Here you will find a >>Guide to course selection in the first year of study (BA and Fine Arts)! 

The practical courses and projects of the individual departments as well as the course presentation of the artistic basics are always presented at the beginning of the semester in the general assemblies. You will also receive all important information by email.

 


If you have any questions, please contact the Student Advisory Service!

The team at the Office of Academic Affairs is here to support you throughout your studies. We are here to help when you experience stress or problems related to your studies, such as uncertainty about your course, difficulty choosing modules, procrastination, exam anxiety or problems completing your studies.

We collaborate with teaching staff in the department to find solutions, particularly for students with special needs, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses or physical impairments.

The same applies if you have experience with youth welfare or are caring for someone.

Susan Lipp (Study Advisor) will discuss possible compensation for disadvantages during your studies with you. Together, we will design your studies to suit your needs.

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General advising on studying and study organization is offered by
Susan Lipp in room A1.03,
always on Tuesdays from 14 - 17 h and Thursdays from 10 - 12 h

Please also feel free to send your concern or appointment request by e-mail or call us at:: 030 47705 -342 or -324 (Mon  -  Thu 10-15 h, Tue until 17 h)

>>Here you will find information on the opening hours and responsibilities of our Student Affairs Office team.

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Important answers for our students:
https://helpdesk.kh-berlin.de/help/en-us/11-fragen-und-antworten-studierende

 


Further advisory services:

Equal Opportunities and Women's Representative Counseling and support in cases of discrimination and/or sexual harassment and boundary violations. Please contact Anisha Gupta Müller in room A0.02. Phone 030 / 47705 338. Email frauenbeauftragte(at)kh-berlin.de

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The khb also offers professional psychological counseling. Contact and Info: Dipl.-Psych. Antje Gentsch

https://helpdesk.kh-berlin.de/help/en-us/15-beratungsangebote-der-hochschule/201-psychologische-beratung-an-der-khb-dipl-psych-antje-gentsch

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In addition, the studierendeWERK BERLIN offers free professional psychosocial counseling for all Weißensee students:  https://www.stw.berlin/en/counselling/social-counselling-centre/

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Studying with child
Susan Lipp will be happy to assist you in organizing maternity leave, parental leave and childcare. Click here for the website "Studieren mit Kind".

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Overview of the possibilities of student financing and counselling in financial emergency situations: https://kh-berlin.de/en/studies/financing-of-studies/-scholarships

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https://allaboutberlin.com/ is the definitive guide to settling in Berlin, Germany. Everything you need to know about starting a new life in the German capital.

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The Referent_innenRat (student Advisory System) of the Humboldt University Berlin also offers a wide range of counseling services for Weißensee students: https://www.refrat.de/beratung.html

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Summer Semester 2026

Lecture period:Tuesday, 07. April 2026 bis Friday, 10. July 2026 (14 semester weeks)
High days and holidays:01 May 2026 / 14 May 2026 / 25 May 2026
01 Jun. - 20 Jul. 2026:period reregistration for winter term 26/27
11 Jul. and 12 Jul. 2026:Rundgang: Tage der offenen Tür - Days of Open House

The current paper brochure for the start of studies will be also handed out at the immatriculation ceremony.

The Student Counselling Service has compiled a wealth of important information on everyday student life and working conditions at the Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin. Important information on everyday academic life is also provided.

 


University Sports/ Hochschulsport

Every semester, students and employees of the weissensee kunsthochschule can take advantage of Berlin's inexpensive university sports program.

The varied program is organized by the university sports facilities of the


ZE Fremdsprachen

Die Sprachenzentren der großen Berliner Hochschulen bieten hochwertige Sprachkurse an. Informationen und Anmeldung über die Webseiten der Hochschulen:

FU: www.sprachenzentrum.fu-berlin.de

HU: www.sprachenzentrum.hu-berlin.de

TU: https://www.tu.berlin/zems/sprachen

TU Sprach -und Kulturbörse: 
https://www.skb.tu-berlin.de/sprachenlernen/aktuelle-kurse/

HTW: https://www.htw-berlin.de/Studium/Fremdsprachen