Application period
15 February till 15 March for the winter semester
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 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:
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:
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.
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
Parallel to the application deadline, a video recording of a rehearsal and/or concert must be uploaded on the "Bemus" platform.
You can log in with the same login data that you use to log in to the campus management portal my.udk-berlin.
Upload deadline: 15 February to 15 March
Possible file formats: MP4, M4V, MOV
File size: MP4/M4V/MOV 2 GB each
Max. File size: 5
Max. Data volume: 10 GB per applicant
Duration of complete video material: a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 45 minutes
The admission procedure consists of the preselection round and the audition. At the preselection round the jury views the video material uploaded by the candidates. Those candidates selected to attend the audition then receive an invitation .
The admissions office will attempt to notify candidates selected to attend the auditions as soon as possible in order to facilitate the acquisition of visas and arranging of travel.
Applicants are therefore warned not to make travel arrangements before they have received such an invitation.
Round 1:
Rehearsal with orchestra of symphonic works and/or opera excerpts selected by the jury communicated to applicants two to three weeks before the audition .
Round 2 (after successful completion of round 1):
• written exam to test musical knowledge and ability (aural tests, knowledge of instruments and scores, music theory and orchestral and opera repertoire)
• piano performance and sight-singing
Piano performance: piano as a main instrument is not a requirement for the master's, but basic piano skills are desirable. You should prepare a piano piece that reflects your current level.
Piano reduction and score reading: you will have 15 minutes to prepare:
(1) an opera aria to play and, if possible, sing at the piano
(2) a short excerpt of an orchestral score with transposing instruments to play on the piano.
Sight-singing: a vocal line of from a Bach chorale selected by the jury
• interview
• a further rehearsal with orchestra of symphonic works and opera excerpts selected by the jury communicated to applicants two or three weeks before the audition.