Here you can find detailled information about the study courses.
Information for student applicants at risk
Information event on alternatives to § 24 of the Residence Act for students and prospective students from Ukraine
In this event organised by studierendenWERK Berlin, lawyer Anna Prymak will show you what other options are available for staying and studying in Germany – even in the long term.
When? 28 October 2025, 3–4.30 p.m.
Where? Hardenbergstr. 34, conference room 3
Further information and registration: studierendenWERK BERLIN - Your Stay in Germany – and What’s Next
Programmes- Are there currently special programmes at UdK Berlin?
1. Access Art Schools Berlin - a preparatory course programme
The course programme is aimed at prospective students who have fled their home country and would like to start an artistic or academic course at a Berlin art academy and already have some knowledge of German.
The courses take place in person and consist of a German course, study skills workshops and the Beyond German programme (presentation techniques and voice training).
You can find the entire programme including registration options here.
Open events ->Registration: studentsatrisk@udk-berlin.de
11 November, from 5.30 pm, Get-Together for prospective students and students with refugee experience, cafénero in the University Library, Fasanenstr. 88
tbd., Online workshop: Introduction into studying at an Art colleges in Germany (focus: Berlin) (in English)
Meeting-link:
2. Workshop series "How to study at UdK Berlin"
These online workshops inform prospective students, students and artists at risk about studying and the programmes on offer at the UdK Berlin. They are organised by the Student Advisory Service, Common Ground, International Students Services and Artist Training.
24.10., 15.00-17.00 pm, How to study at UdK (general/all degree courses and current offers for prospective students at risk)
Meeting link: meetings.udk-berlin.de/b/bar-os6-wfc-i3o
Please register here: artisttraining-ziw@udk-berlin.de
3. Common Ground
The student initiative promotes networking between students and people in exile. Participants can find out whether studying at the UdK is an option for them. The main activities include the workshop series "How to Study" and the mentoring programme "Common Ground Studio". You can find more information here.
4. GUEST STUDENTS+
See below: Informations about studying
Information about studying
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Prospective student applicants at risk can take part in the following courses as "GASTHÖRER*INNEN+" (Guest auditors+) at UdK Berlin:
- theory courses after approval by lecturers. Here you can find the course catalogue (mostly in German).
- artistic classes after approval by faculty and lecturers
Moreover, it is possible for guest auditors to take part in examinations and have this certified by the lecturers.
The application period for the winter semester 2025/26: 01 October to 10 November 2025.
How can I sign up for this programme?
- Fill in the application form for guest auditor+ status.
- Contact the lecturer(s) of your choice and ask whether you can attend the course/ the artistic class. Please include the link to the Guest auditors+ offer (see below: further information).
- Have the application signed. Lecturers can also send the permission to attend by e-mail (as an alternative to a signature).
- Submit the application and the documents required to the Registration and Examination Office (IPA)
Here you can find the guest auditor + application form as well as further information on the conditions of participation.
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Here you will find information about applying to the UdK Berlin.
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German language skills are required for most degree programmes at the UdK Berlin. Information on the required language level can be found here.
Some degree programmes are offered in English (Master Solo/Dance/Authorship, Master Sound Studies and Sonic Arts, Master Jazz, Meisterschüler*in Kunst und Medien).If you already have a basic knowledge of German, you can also easily take an OnSET placement test at one of the Berlin test centres. Please note that the OnSET test is only accepted for applications.
Here you will find the respective lists of accepted language certificates for the application and for studying at the UdK Berlin.
Contact
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The Student Advisory Service offers support specifically for students and prospective students at risk during the application process and throughout their studies.
Further information and contact details can be found here.