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Creative writing for the stage (Absolvent*in)

General information

Application deadline

15 September to 15 October 2025 for the summer semester 2026
Please note: Applications are only accepted every two years.

    • Proof of exceptional artistic talent
    • Language skills German C1 according to CEFR

  • 8 semesters, not modularised (no credit points)

     

  • Absolvent*in (Abs.) of the Berlin University of the Arts 

     

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.

  • Fee per application: EUR 30.00 (plus fees for international transfers)

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

    Kasse der UdK Berlin
    Berliner Volksbank
    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
      Written by yourself, if possible including your own expectations of the programme
      Note: No photo is required.
    • Language skills German C1 according to CEFR
    • Proof of payment of application fees
    • Application for a higher semester / change of university: 
      Transcript of records

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

  • 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

Do you have questions about the submission of application documents, studying without an Abitur, recognition of international educational qualifications, the application portal or Bemus? You can find information here.

Would you like to know which language certificates are accepted at the UdK Berlin? You can find information here.

 

Application 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 texts/scenes submitted parallel to the application deadline.

The selected applicants receive an invitation to the entrance examination by email.

The entrance examination usually takes place in early to mid-February. It consists of a detailed professional interview, which should enable the applicants to comment on the work samples as well as on their own interests and expectations with regard to the intended study programme.