Overview:

  • Degree Awarded: Diploma degree of Fine Arts — this is a first degree, but is considered equivalent to a Master’s degree.
  • Duration: 10 semesters (including the final diploma project)
  • Delivery Format: Full-time, on-campus,studio-based
  • Location: Berlin, Germany (Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin)

Short Description:

The program is a Diploma in Fine Arts / Sculpture, a full-time course intended to train independent artists. Students explore materials, techniques, theory and develop their own artistic practice. It is equivalent (in its level) to a Master’s degree, though structured as a “first degree.”

Curriculum Highlights:

  • Duration is 10 semesters including the diploma project / final work.
  • First 2 semesters are shared foundational courses together with all Fine Arts students (painting, sculpture, stage & costume design).
  • After the foundation, more specialized work in sculpture: practice in different media/materials, individual & group tutorials, theoretical & practical projects.
  • Regular exhibition opportunities and external competitions.
  • Professors are practicing artists; visiting lecturers and adjunct faculty contribute.

Entry Requirements:

  • A secondary school leaving certificate equivalent (e.g. Abitur). Ability to demonstrate exceptional artistic talent.
  • Submission of a portfolio: At least 25 of your own artistic works, up to 30 pages (docu­menting drawings, sculptures, photos, collages, audiovisual works, sketchbooks etc.). Audiovisual samples limited to ~5 minutes.
  • A motivation letter, CV.
  • German language proficiency for instruction: B2.2 (e.g. DSH1 / Test DaF 3) is required.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can expect to work / pursue further in:

  • Fine art practice: sculpture, installations, public art etc.
  • Exhibitions, galleries, art festivals.
  • Collaborations, interdisciplinary projects (since the program includes theoretical, media, craft & material explorations).
  • Academic or research roles (after further qualification), art education, curatorial work.

Fees:

  • Tuition: Usually none (no tuition fees) for undergraduate Fine Arts/Sculpture programmers.
  • Semester fee / administrative & public transport, welfare etc.: approx. €320-€330 per semester.

Application Deadlines:

  • Online registration & application for Fine Arts / Sculpture opens Nov 1 and closes January 5, 2026 (12:00 noon CET) for the winter semester intake beginning in October.
  • After application, portfolio submissions, entrance exam takes place (mid-February dates for the exam).

Contacts & Resources:

Website link: https://kh-berlin.de/en/studies/departments/fine-arts-/-sculpture/fine-arts-/-sculpture

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