Applications | General Information

The application and admission procedures at Berlin University of the Arts differ in many ways from those at other universities. Within the UdK Berlin there is no single application deadline. Deadlines vary according to academic programmes and are generally considerably earlier than those at other universities (e. g. February). Many academic programmes begin in the winter semester, others in the summer semester, and some programmes start in summer as well as in winter semester.

Numerus clausus does not apply to the academic programmes at the UdK Berlin – the selection is made by artistic admission procedures. The conditions for acceptance, application procedure as well as entrance examinations differ depending on the academic programme. Application deadlines, detailed information about application and admissions procedures, as well as online application forms can be found online on the relevant page pertaining to each individual academic programme (see: Requirements and Deadlines).

It is necessary that each applicant applies on time using the online application, fulfilling all prerequisites and participating in the entrance exams. This applies to transfer students as well as BA students from the UdK wanting to continue their studies in the MA programme.

Requirements and Deadlines

Application

Just one click on the course of your choice brings you directly to the information on application, the application periods and the online application form. You also find the study and examination regulations here.

Fees

Fees and semester contribution

No tuition fees are payable at the UdK Berlin, with the exception of some advanced education master programmes. However, all students of Berlin universities have to pay a contribution of currently ca. 300 euros per semester.

Shipment of application documents

Information on forwarding modalities are provided here

International applicants

unis-assist

uni-assist

Do you have acquired your school leaving diploma or first degree abroad? Here you find all information on the assessment of your certificates by uni-assist.

Portfolios

FApplicants are required to submit a portfolio and/or an assignment, or a conceptual piece for courses at the Colleges of Fine Art and Architecture, Media and Design, as well as some courses at the College of Performing Arts.or several study courses at UdK Berlin an artistic portfolio is part of the application. Besides general notes you also find information on sending and returning/collecting portfolios here.