Berlin University of the Arts
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Berlin |
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| City | Berlin |
| Founded | 1696 |
| Students | ≈ 3,447 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 1 bachelor's |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students€0 Semester contribution€313.49
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €313.49 per semester |
| Application | With a VPD from uni-assist; bachelor's until 29.05 |
About the university
With its four colleges, Fine Art, Design, Music and Performing Arts, approx. 4,000 students, and 300-year history, Berlin University of the Arts is not only the biggest arts university in Germany but also one of the few in Europe able to look back on such a rich tradition. More than 70 study programmes cover the full artistic spectrum.
The university model that unites all the arts and related scientific disciplines under one roof is unique in Europe. Interdisciplinarity, top-ranking professors, excellent international networking and, above all, its great artistic quality make the UdK Berlin into one of the most attractive art universities worldwide. Presenting around 600 events each year, Berlin University of the Arts is also an important location for cultural events in Berlin.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 2 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application with a VPD from uni-assistBachelor's until 29.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €313.49 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.