Applying for the Master of Fine Arts Course:

Requirements:


Bachelor�s degree or a university diploma or a similar academic degree in an artistic, creative subject.

In addition to the stated requirements an artistic aptitude is a crucial criterion for the admission to the Master programme.

Portfolio:


To apply for the Master of Fine Arts Course please submit a portfolio (not exceeding the dimensions of DIN A 1 formate), containing the following:

  • Photos of current pieces of work
  • Additionally, drawings or pictures produced by the applicant
  • Documentations about previous projects
  • Further evidence of your previous artistic work like e.g. exhibition catalogues

All pieces of work must be clearly marked with the full name and the year of their origin.

The portfolio should be submitted with the following documents:

  • Application for admission (Form to be requested at the IKKG)
  • Letter of motivation stating your intentions and ideas
  • Curriculum Vitae with recent photo
  • 2 reports or references of professors / university lecturers
  • Authenticated copies of Bachelor�s Degree Certificate or copies of the Diploma (see requirements) and other school leaving certificates or vocational qualifications.

Foreign applicants


Applicants for a place at the IKKG with international qualifications must have their documents checked by the UNI-ASSIST first. The complete application for admission must be sent to UNI-ASSIST at least one month prior to the application deadline (1st December).

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Foreign students must prove that they are adequately proficient in the German language. To study at the IKKG the Zertifikat B1 of the Goethe-Institut is sufficient (alternatively the Test DaF with the result of 3 in all parts of the exam or DSH 1).

After portfolios have been reviewed selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

You will be informed immediately in writing about the decision on your admission to the study course Master of Fine Arts in Ceramic and Glass Arts.

Application Deadline for Bachelor and Master Course


Closing deadline for portfolio submission: 1 December

Admission process (Middle of January)

  • Aptitude Test Bachelor of Fine Arts:  2 days
  • Interview Master of Fine Arts: as per prior agreement

Course begin: Summer or winter semester