- University entrance qualification (“Abitur” equivalent)
- The university entrance qualification is not essential if applicants demonstrate outstanding artistic talent.
- Studying without a school leaving certificate see FAQs section ‘General university entrance qualification’
- Artstic talent
- german language skills C1 according to CEFR
Bachelor Visual Communication
General information
Application deadline
15 January–15 February for the winter semester
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- 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.
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Register and verify your identity (if you have not already done so) on the UdK Berlin application portal: https://my.udk-berlin.de
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Fee per application: EUR 30.00 (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:
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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 with a brief explanation of why you chose this field of study
- 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
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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
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
Portfolio
An artistic work sample (portfolio and homework assignment) must be uploaded.
| When? | 01 February till 15 March |
| Where? | Platform Bemus https://bemus.udk-berlin.de/ |
| Login | You log in to Bemus with your access data from the application portal https://my.udk-berlin.de |
| File size and total volume | 4 files, max. 350 MB |
| File formats and size | PDF (50 MB) MP4 / MOV / M4V (150 MB, max. 2 videos, each max. 3 minutes |
| Labelling | Surname, First Name, Application number, VK Bachelor, portfolio Surname, First Name, Application number, VK Bachelor, homework |
| Information on the portfolio | In addition to the term paper, the portfolio should contain a maximum of 20 independently created artistic and design works. Examples of graphic, photographic, typographic, drawing, three-dimensional, digital and film work are possible. Series of drawings, photos, typographic works, etc. on one page are considered one work. The works should provide insight into the working methods, interests and conceptual abilities of the applicants. If AI is used, please indicate this. |
| Homework topic | You will find the topic here after the application deadline. The work can be graphic, photographic, typographic, drawing, three-dimensional, digital or film. |
Entrance procedure
What happens after the application?
The admission procedure consists of the pre-selection and the entrance examination.
The pre-selection is based on the portfolio and the homework assignment.
The entrance examination for the selected applicants consists of a creative task and an interview with the commission.
When? Invitation to the selected applicants: probably in the 3rd week of May
Exam: probably in the middle of June
Where? in presence at the UdK Berlin
Rejected applicants will receive notification around the end of June.
Transfer students
If you have already studied at least two semesters with at least 60 ECTS credit points in a comparable study programme (e.g. Visual Communication, Communication Design, Graphic Design), you can apply for the Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication as a university transfer student for a higher semester.
In this case, please enter the following information in the application portal my.udk-berlin.de:
- 'Which semester do you want to start your study programme in? => ‘Higher subject-related semester’
- ‘University transfer student’ => ’yes’
- Submit a corresponding certificate of achievement with the formal documents (one PDF)
As a university transfer student, you must also go through and pass the admission procedure for the Bachelor's programme.
To do this, you must submit a corresponding portfolio within the upload deadline. The homework is not necessary. If you are not sure whether you can enter the procedure as a university transfer student, please also submit the homework assignment.
The admissions committee will assess the application on the basis of the submitted portfolio; if necessary, a personal interview will be held (parallel to the entrance examination for Bachelor 1st semester).