Incoming / Study at ABK Stuttgart

• University entrance qualification (secondary school leaving certificate, equivalent to the German Abitur) or proof of previous studies
• International qualifications must be officially certified before starting the application process (see information on certification)
• Fine Arts, Stage and Costume Design: Applicants without a higher education entrance qualification may take an aptitude test („Begabtenprüfung“).
• Applicants without German citizenship must provide proof of their knowledge of the German language, e.g. a certificate of at least a pass in a German language examination (DSH1 or Test DaF3 or the level B2, for architecture: DSH2 or Test DaF4 or the level C1) (cf. Article 116 of the Basic Law).

The application process for regular students consists of two stages:

• completion of the online application form
• submission of all application documents

Documents in other languages must be translated by a translator with official recognition (by law).

Application documents checklist:

• Application form with passport photo
• Detailed CV
• Text (description of artworks, methods and inspiration)
• Certified copies of qualification certificates/documents
• Certified copy of the recognised foreign qualification
• Proof of work experience, training, internships or previous studies
• Part-time students: employment certificate (stating number of working hours)
• Proof of German language skills (DSH1-Test DAF3/Level B2, for architecture: DSH2-Test DAF4/Level C1)
• 2 stamped, self-addressed A4 envelopes

Once your qualification has been assessed, you will receive a decision letter by post. Please enclose this letter with your application to ABK Stuttgart.

Candidates will be notified of their results by post approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting their application. Applicants who are admitted to the entrance examination are required to attend in person.

For more information on the application process for regular students, please see ABK’s application and admission procedure.

Regular non-EU students are required to pay tuition fees as well as an administration fee each semester. In addition, non-EU regular students are required to pay tuition fees:

This does not apply to students participating in an exchange programme from one of our partner universities.

For current administration fees and further information, see Studying / fees.

• Proof of previous study and experience in the relevant field of study
• Visiting students are responsible for all practical and financial aspects of their stay in Stuttgart

Applications must be postmarked no later than 15 June or 15 December to the departmental office of your course programme (see contacts).

Application checklist

• Application form:
  Enrolment Form Visiting Student pdf
• Detailed CV
• Portfolio (at least 10 pieces of current work, no originals)
• Letter of motivation
• Transcript of Records
• Copy of passport
• Non-EU residents: copy of visa
• Passport photo
• Proof of health insurance

All students are required to pay an administration fee per semester. Additionally, visiting students are required to pay tuition fees:

For current administration fees and further information, visit Studying / fees.

Please send your visiting student application to the departmental office of your study area.

Design

(Textile Design, Communication Design and Industrial Design)

Conservation and Restoration, Art History