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Architecture Bachelor

General information

Application period

05 February till 05 March for the following winter semester

    • University Entrance Qualification “Abitur” equivalent
      • Studying without a school leaving certificate see FAQs section ‘General university entrance qualification’ 
    • Artistic talent
    • german language skills C1 according to CEFR

     

  • • Standard period of study: 8 semesters, 240 credit points

    • Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

     

Your application – step by step

All of the steps listed below must be completed within the application period for the respective study programme. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible within the application period so that you can clarify any questions that may arise with our StudyGuide in good time.

  • Register and verify your identity (if you have not already done so) on the UdK Berlin application portal: https://my.udk-berlin.de

     

  • Fee per application: EUR 40.00 (plus fees for international transfers)

    Proof of payment: bank statement or transfer confirmation with value date

    Universität der Künste Berlin
    IBAN: DE 72 1009 0000 8841 0150 46
    BIC: BEVO DE BB XXX
    Payment reference: 35/01036, study programme, name, application number

    Berliner Volksbank eG
    Budapester Straße 35
    10787 Berlin
    Germany
     

    For international transfers:
    Please ensure that you cover all transfer fees incurred (OUR – sender pays costs) when making the transfer.

  • During the application process, you will be asked to submit formal documents. Please prepare these as individual PDF files (max. 5 MB each).

    Formal documents:

    • Curriculum vitae
    • School leaving certificate
    • Transcript of records, if applicable (Application for a higher semester)
    • Preliminary examination document (VPD) from uni-assist, if applicable (see FAQs)
    • Proof of German language proficiency at C1 level according to CEFR for international applicants (see FAQs)
      • Application also possible with German B2
    • Proof of payment of application fees

  • Log in to the application portal (https://my.udk-berlin.de) and submit an application for admission to your desired study programme within the application period and upload the formal documents.

     

FAQs and Tutorials

Submitting application documents at a later date

Are you unable to submit your school leaving certificate or university degree certificate within the application deadline? 

Studying without a school leaving certificate (section ‘General university entrance qualification - §11 BerlHG’)

Changing universities / Applying for a higher semester

Recognition of international educational qualifications (VPD and APS)

Language certificates (requirements and accepted certificates)

Help and tutorials for the my.udk application portal

Help and tutorials for the Bemus upload portal

 

 

Admission procedure

What happens after the application?

The admission procedure consists of a preselection and an entrance examination.

The preselection is based on a submitted artistic portfolio, for the selected applicants the entrance exam follows.

Approximately 4 weeks after the application deadline, you will be informed by e-mail about the dates for sending the portfolio.

The portfolio for this degree programme is sent in paper form by post to the UdK Berlin.
Instructions for sending the portfolio by post can be found here.

Entrance examination
The selected applicants will receive more detailed information on the entrance examination following the pre-selection in good time by e-mail. The entrance examination takes place on site.

Portfolio

Task for the application for portfolio for the winter semester 2026/27

"Space"

The topic "Space" is to be dealt with using artistic visual means. Produce approximately 20 originals for your portfolio.

Your works should show your examination of the complexity and multi-layered nature of spaces. What do you find fascinating about spaces in terms of poetry, narration, atmosphere, light, dimension, construction and/or dramaturgy?

Use a variety of drawing techniques. It is also possible to work on the theme using photographic/performative/sculptural/space installation/film techniques. In this case, please include photographic documentation. (Please do not submit DVDs or links).

The potential of an independent visual language as well as the creation and grasp of artistic concepts should be evident from the form of presentation of the submitted works. An experimental variety of pictorial means is desired.

Applicants who are already studying architecture at another university should supplement the portfolio with up to 3 design projects from their previous studies.

•  Maximum format DIN A 2, maximum weight 5 kg

•  Not permitted are: Rolls (will be returned unopened), works in envelopes, three-dimensional objects in their original form.

•  Please clearly label the outside of the portfolio with your name, sender's address and the name of your degree programme.

•  Please stick the application number clearly on the folder.