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Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee
Bachelor German Arts & Design

BA Produkt DesignProduct Design

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Bachelor's program aims to prepare students for the demanding, diverse, and dynamic professional field of product design. The program provides comprehensive scientific and design knowledge, methods, and skills with the goal of preparing students to act responsibly and independently regarding social, economic, cultural, technological, and ecological issues in their future professional practice. The study also aims to develop students' ability to reflect and critique, introduce them to scientific thinking and working, and enable them to produce high-quality creative design work. It forms the foundation for training competent and authentic designer personalities. The central component of the study is concept development and design, and the central form of teaching is project-based learning.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Product Design

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about BA Produkt Design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee

Is BA Produkt Design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the BA Produkt Design programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for BA Produkt Design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying BA Produkt Design? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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