Here you can find detailled information about the study courses.
Information for student applicants at risk
Programmes- Are there currently special programmes at UdK Berlin?
1. 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.
2. Counseling
The student advisory service supports prospective students at risk in choosing a degree course (orientation and decision-making) and provides information and tips on the application process. Contact: studentsatrisk@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: Information about studying -> Guest auditor+ for students with refugee experience
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 summer semester 2026: 1 April-11 May 2026.
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.
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studierendenWERK Berlin offers International Student Counselling (ISC), an advisory service for prospective international students and students in Berlin.
This service provides guidance in particular on
- residence permit issues and
- all study-related topics concerning starting and studying in Berlin.
You can send inquiries to the following email address: isc@stw.berlin
Further information can be found on the studierendenWERK website: www.stw.berlin/international