Applying for the study programme Integrated Design (B.A.)
The study programme Integrated Design (ID) is unique in Germany in its consistent and comprehensive focus. The bachelor's programme does not differentiate between the traditional disciplines of design, but rather focuses on overarching, conceptual creativity. In this way, ID is reacting to the changes in the design profession: In addition to the traditional “industrial design”, the post-industrial society has created a variety of new fields of activity that require different profiles.
Information on applying to the study programme Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Design
The application process for the Faculty of Design at the HfK takes place via the application portal (Bewerbungsportal). The HfK maintains email contact with you via your application account during the application process and informs you in a timely manner about dates, processes, necessary documents and tasks.
Applicants for a place at the study programme Bachelor in Integrated Design at the HfK should submit an application for admission to the entrance examination and to the course between February 1st and April 30th via the application portal. The entrance examination takes place in person. After we receive your application, you will receive an email from us stating the further dates and procedures for the application process.
Entrance examination
The first part of the exam consists of a homework assignment to be completed independently on a given topic as well as a supplementary selection of five further papers (for example, one paper also corresponds to a sketchbook or a small series) of your choice.
Must be added:
- a list of submitted works
- a tabular CV with a passport photo
The works and documents are uploaded to a web interface. You will receive further information promptly by email.
Based on the results of the homework submitted, the subsequent second part of the entrance examination will take place on June 18th, 2024. This consists of an assigned topic and a discussion with the examination committee. Applicants can also bring a further five works/designs of their own choosing. The entrance examination takes place in person at the University of the Arts Bremen.
If you have passed the entrance exam, you will receive notification of this by email and will take part in the allocation process for available study places.
If you receive a rejection notice, it remains to be seen whether the Bremen University of the Arts can allocate you a place in the follow-up procedure.
Be patient, we guarantee that no study place will remain vacant.
Requirements and conditions
Application procedure – key information in brief
Important deadlines
1.2.–30.4.2024
Application for admission to entry exam and application for place to study
from 3.5.2024
Assignation of topic and start of homework
17.5.–21.5.2024
Upload of homework and of up to five additional works
until 6:00 p.m. (CEST)
28.5.–3.6.2024
Review of homework
from 10.6.2024
Results of homework and invitation to entrance exam
18.6.2024
Entrance exam in person for study programme Integrated Design
from 3.7.2024
Results of entrance exam
until mid-July 2024
Results of application process published
until mid-July 2024
Start of winter semester 2024/25
Consultation on studies and contacts
Department 1, Office for Students, is the central contact address for all questions relating to applications, admissions, studies and examinations. From the study organisation to the application and admission process, enrolment and de-registration, to questions about taking a leave of absence from your studies, information about study and examination regulations/registrations, questions about BAföG as well as guest and secondary students: you will find advice and support here.
Contact General advice on studies
- Email dezernat1@hfk-bremen.de
- Phone +49 421 9595-1113
Subject-specific study advice from teachers for students and prospective students
Please turn directly to lecturers at the relevant study programmes via email and make an appointment for a personal consultation. Teachers take monthly turns for arranging consultation appointments on subjects specific to their courses (appointments by arrangement).
Information for foreign applicants
Please note that proof of German language skills is a mandatory enrolment requirement. Foreign applicants to study at the University of the Arts must prove that they have a good knowledge of the German language in oral and written communication. Further information about the language certificate can be found below.
- Info for foreign applicants (PDF – German)
- FAQ proof of language skils (PDF – German)
- Application to waive proof of language skills – KuD (PDF – German)