# weißensee kunsthochschule berlin

> public · Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Bachelor and Diploma, Fine Art and Design programmes, all applicants (admission only in winter) | 2027-01-05 | Application requires a portfolio submission (Mappenabgabe). These programmes admit only for the winter semester; the application window opens 1 November 2026. Source: https://kh-berlin.de/studium/studienbewerbung |
| Winter semester 2027/28 — Master Design programmes (Product, Fashion, Textile & Material Design, Visual Communication), all applicants | 2027-04-30 | Application window opens 1 March 2027. Requires a portfolio submission (Mappenabgabe). Source: https://kh-berlin.de/studium/studienbewerbung |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts, design
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.kh-berlin.de
- **Address:** Bühringstraße 20, 13086 Berlin, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Berlin pulses with creative energy—galleries, street art, and design studios crowd every neighborhood. The city is genuinely affordable for an EU capital, with student meals and beer under €5. For anyone serious about art or design, Berlin is where you'll find peers, mentors, and industry connections.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes this a rare cost-free option even by German public-university standards.
- An arts and design specialisation at a dedicated art academy offers focused, studio-based professional training.
- Berlin is Germany's creative capital, giving students direct access to galleries, studios, and design industry networks.
- An EU diploma is recognised across all Schengen countries, opening the European job market after graduation.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, letting graduates pursue Berlin's active creative sector.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English preparation.

## Watch out for

- Admission to an art academy is portfolio-driven and highly competitive — strong artistic preparation is non-negotiable.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Berlin require German; language barrier is real for new arrivals.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or prove equivalent university-entry qualification before applying.
- Germany requires approximately €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as proof of funds before a student visa is issued.
- Berlin has a severe student housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation can take months and add stress to the move.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €280–350
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **How to apply:** Apply exclusively via Studierendenwerk Berlin's online Housing Portal (stw.berlin/en/housing) once you have an admission/enrollment confirmation — there is no separate institution-specific portal. A deposit of 1.5× monthly rent is required before move-in. Waiting times run 2-3+ semesters (often 12+ months) due to high demand, so apply the moment you are admitted.
- **Notes:** Weißensee kunsthochschule students are covered by Studierendenwerk Berlin's dormitory system. Since the school itself sits in Pankow/Weißensee, students should prioritize residences in Berlin's north/northeast when browsing the housing portal to minimize commute. Apply as early as possible given multi-semester waitlists.
- **Source:** https://www.stw.berlin/en/housing/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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