Admission to creative subjects in Germany — two paths at once
For subjects with an artistic entrance exam. We follow two paths at the same time: if you pass the exam, direct admission to university may be possible; if not, the path via a Studienkolleg is already prepared.
- One curator until the residence permit
- Portfolio and artistic entrance exam
- Studienkolleg in parallel
- Guarantee year¹
Key facts about admission to creative subjects
Those applying for subjects with an artistic entrance exam.
€4,480 in instalments, 5 payments: €3,490 and €990 for university admission — directly through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg, at no extra cost. Or €3,980 in one payment.
Well in advance: artistic entrance exam deadlines usually run from 1 November to 30 March. The earlier you start, the wider the choice of programmes and the better your prospects.
A portfolio or work for the entrance exam and a school leaving certificate. German usually B1–B2 — for the Studienkolleg exam.
16 steps of our method, two paths in parallel: the artistic entrance exam at up to 5 universities and up to 5 Studienkollegs; visa, housing and a curator until the residence permit.
uni-assist, university and consulate fees, the semester contribution, translations and certifications, the amount in the blocked account and tuition fees, if any.
Artistic entrance exam and Studienkolleg — in parallel
Artistic entrance exams take place from November to March — much earlier than the usual applications. While the exam is under way, we prepare the path via a Studienkolleg, so that you don't lose a year if you don't pass.
€990 — university admission: directly through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg, at no extra cost.
You pay university, entrance exam and Studienkolleg fees directly.
When are you applying?
Studies begin in autumn — the winter semester — or in spring — the summer semester. The application deadlines for this programme are shown under each option. The earlier you start, the wider the choice of programmes and the better your prospects.
Artistic entrance exam deadlines: 01.11.2026 to 30.03.2027, depending on the university. Studies from autumn 2027; ≈ 5 months to the last deadline.
The price is fixed on the day you sign the contract and doesn't change afterwards. We count from the last deadline of the intake — 30.03.2027: with 12 months or more to go, there is a grant; with less than 6 months, the late price applies and upfront payment only; with less than 3 months, we no longer start the programme for this intake.
- On signing€5,180the whole programme: both paths — late price
If a payment's due date has already passed when you sign the contract, it is added to the payment on signing. We calculate the dates from the last deadline of the intake; the exact deadlines depend on your programmes.
Artistic entrance exam deadlines: 01.05.2027 to 30.09.2027, depending on the university. Studies from spring 2028; ≈ 11 months to the last deadline.
The price is fixed on the day you sign the contract and doesn't change afterwards. We count from the last deadline of the intake — 30.09.2027: with 12 months or more to go, there is a grant; with less than 6 months, the late price applies and upfront payment only; with less than 3 months, we no longer start the programme for this intake.
- On signing€745strategy, selection, document register, preparation
- by 01.03.2027€1,000portfolio, documents and artistic entrance exam applications
- by 01.09.2027€990university admission — through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg; Studienkolleg applications
- by 01.12.2027€1,000visa, student residence, blocked account
- by 01.02.2028€745enrolment, relocation, registration, residence permit
- On signing€3,980the whole programme: both pathsinstead of €4,480 in instalments — you save €500 (11%)
For comparison, in instalments: €745 → €1,000 → €990 → €1,000 → €745 = €4,480
University admission — through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg — is already included when you pay upfront; no extra payments later.
If a payment's due date has already passed when you sign the contract, it is added to the payment on signing. We calculate the dates from the last deadline of the intake; the exact deadlines depend on your programmes.
Artistic entrance exam deadlines: 01.11.2027 to 30.03.2028, depending on the university. Studies from autumn 2028; ≈ 17 months to the last deadline.
The price is fixed on the day you sign the contract and doesn't change afterwards. We count from the last deadline of the intake — 30.03.2028: with 12 months or more to go, there is a grant; with less than 6 months, the late price applies and upfront payment only; with less than 3 months, we no longer start the programme for this intake.
- On signing€745strategy, selection, document register, preparation
- by 01.09.2027€1,000portfolio, documents and artistic entrance exam applications
- by 01.03.2028€990university admission — through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg; Studienkolleg applications
- by 01.06.2028€1,000visa, student residence, blocked account
- by 01.08.2028€745enrolment, relocation, registration, residence permitminus a grant of up to €400 — total from €345
- On signing€3,980the whole programme: both pathsinstead of €4,480 in instalments — you save €500 (11%)minus a grant of up to €400 — total from €3,580
For comparison, in instalments: €745 → €1,000 → €990 → €1,000 → €745 = €4,480
University admission — through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg — is already included when you pay upfront; no extra payments later.
If a payment's due date has already passed when you sign the contract, it is added to the payment on signing. We calculate the dates from the last deadline of the intake; the exact deadlines depend on your programmes.
Artistic entrance exam deadlines: 01.05.2027 to 30.09.2027, depending on the university. Studies from spring 2028; ≈ 11 months to the last deadline.
The price is fixed on the day you sign the contract and doesn't change afterwards. We count from the last deadline of the intake — 30.09.2027: with 12 months or more to go, there is a grant; with less than 6 months, the late price applies and upfront payment only; with less than 3 months, we no longer start the programme for this intake.
- On signing€745strategy, selection, document register, preparation
- by 01.03.2027€1,000portfolio, documents and artistic entrance exam applications
- by 01.09.2027€990university admission — through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg; Studienkolleg applications
- by 01.12.2027€1,000visa, student residence, blocked account
- by 01.02.2028€745enrolment, relocation, registration, residence permit
- On signing€3,980the whole programme: both pathsinstead of €4,480 in instalments — you save €500 (11%)
For comparison, in instalments: €745 → €1,000 → €990 → €1,000 → €745 = €4,480
University admission — through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg — is already included when you pay upfront; no extra payments later.
If a payment's due date has already passed when you sign the contract, it is added to the payment on signing. We calculate the dates from the last deadline of the intake; the exact deadlines depend on your programmes.
What you need by the time you apply
These are the requirements at the time of application, not at the start. It's best to start 12–24 months ahead: language, selection and documents take time.
Wherever you have a gap, the matching step of the programme will help.
Artistic entrance exam deadlines usually run from 1 November to 30 March, much earlier than the usual applications.
If you pass the exam, direct admission may be possible. If not, the path is via a Studienkolleg, which we prepare in parallel.
For the Studienkolleg entrance exam; for university — according to the programme's requirements.
16 steps — two paths at once: artistic entrance exam and Studienkolleg
We go through the steps marked “×2” in parallel for both paths. Click on a step to see what we do, what you get and what we need from you.
We identify a suitable career with good prospects — the foundation of the whole route, not just “where to apply”.
- Tests of your interests and abilities
- Homework: you explore careers and programmes
- An interview with your curator on the results
From many possible scenarios we choose a realistic route, taking into account your starting point, timing and risks.
- Audit of your starting point: education, language, timing, risks
- We compare scenarios and choose a realistic one
- A step-by-step plan up to the start of studies and the residence permit: checkpoints and a fallback scenario
- We decide which intake to apply for; if needed, we discuss moving to a later semester
We select specific programmes to match your field, the requirements and your real chances — not a university “for the brand”.
- Selection of up to 10 programmes for your scenario
- We compare the requirements with your profile and assess your chances
- We discuss the list and choose where to apply
We check documents, deadlines, application formats and procedures — the choice goes from “interesting” to “doable”.
- For each programme: which documents, in what form and by when
- Application format: uni-assist, university portal or post
- We put everything into a register with deadlines
We set a language goal, choose a preparation route and see it through to the required certificate.
- Goal: which language, level and certificate your programmes require
- Preparation route and exam date
- Your curator answers questions — no extra charge for calls
We strengthen your academic profile: subjects, grades, education documents.
- We compare your relevant subjects and grades with the programmes' requirements
- We advise on what to improve before applying
- We check your education documents
We prepare the financial basis for the visa: blocked account, proof of funds, certificates.
- We explain what amount you need and how to prove it for the visa
- We help you open a blocked account
- We prepare certificates and proof of funds
We put together a portfolio, references and additional evidence that strengthen your application.
- CV and motivation letter: we give examples and help you bring your text to a finished result — we don't write it for you
- Portfolio and references, if the programme requires them
- Additional evidence that strengthens your application
We prepare the whole package in the required form: translations, certified copies, motivation letters.
- We put together the package according to the register for each programme
- We check every document until it meets the requirements
- Recognition of your education and the VPD
We submit applications to university systems, uni-assist and Studienkollegs — with a complete document package.
- We register accounts with uni-assist and on university portals
- We submit up to 5 applications — online or by post
- We attach the complete document package
We follow up your submitted applications: statuses, university requests, additional materials.
- We track the status of your applications
- We answer university requests and send additional materials
- We keep you informed of deadlines
We analyse the responses, secure your offers and, if necessary, challenge rejections.
- We go through the universities' responses
- When an admission letter arrives, we confirm your place
- If you are rejected, we appeal or get you onto the waiting list
We prepare the visa route: appointment, documents, insurance, visa application.
- A verified list of documents
- Blocked account and insurance
- The application on the portal and the appointment
We complete the final enrolment: semester contribution, insurance, documents on time.
- Enrolment documents — on time
- Insurance and semester contribution
- If an admission letter from a university you prefer arrives later — re-enrolment there
We arrange housing: applications to halls of residence and on the private market, a contract before you move.
- Applications to student and private halls of residence
- We check private offers and contracts
- We don't promise a place in a hall of residence — the waiting lists are long, so we apply early and look at the private market
We complete your start in the country: registration, bank account, activating the blocked account, residence permit.
- Address registration
- Bank and starting payouts from the blocked account
- Health insurance
- Residence permit application
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Four programmes compared
“Separately” is the minimum: the programme includes the visa, a repeat application, re-selection of programmes and a curator for the whole period — at no extra cost, plus the guarantee year¹.
Questions about admission to creative subjects
Why two paths at once?
You can be admitted directly if you pass the artistic entrance exam. If not, the path via a Studienkolleg is already prepared, and you don't have to start over.
When are the artistic entrance exam deadlines?
Usually from 1 November to 30 March — much earlier than the usual applications. That's why you need to start early.
How much does it cost?
€4,480 in instalments: €3,490 and €990 for university admission — directly through the entrance exam or after the Studienkolleg, at no extra cost. Or €3,980 in one payment. As separate services — from €5,617 if you pass the entrance exam, and from €7,455 if the path goes via a Studienkolleg.
What if I don't get in?
The guarantee year¹ applies: a repeat support cycle with no extra charge for our services, under the terms of the contract. This is not a guarantee of admission — the university makes the decision. If you need an admission guarantee with a refund, that's a separate product, Guarantee+, through partner private universities.
I don't know exactly when to apply yet. Is that a problem?
No. In the first steps, while working on the strategy, we'll decide for certain, and if needed we'll discuss moving to a later semester. The contract price stays the same.
Applying for a creative subject? Start with an interview — €97
This isn't a sales call: we go through your situation, honestly assess your chances and map out a route. If we start the programme, the €97 is credited towards its price.
¹ Guarantee year — a repeat support cycle with no extra charge for our services, under the terms of the contract. This is not a guarantee of admission.