Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig (HBK Braunschweig)

The Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig is a public kunsthochschule in Braunschweig offering programs in Visual Communication, Media Art, Product Design, and Visual Arts. The institution provides artistic and scientific education, promotes exhibition and production formats, and has an admission process focused on demonstrating artistic aptitude (portfolio, auditions). International applicants often go through uni-assist for the VPD and must follow the portfolio submission and examination procedures published on the 'Bewerben' site. Studying visual communication or product design at HBK allows access to a pedagogy centered on creation and projects.

Admission requirements (summary for international students): HBK Braunschweig requires a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) or an equivalent diploma; holders of foreign diplomas must have their documents evaluated through uni-assist (VPD) before applying. Applications are submitted online via the HIS portal (HISinOne) and, for artistic/design programs, involve a multi-step process: online registration, submission of required documents (uncertified copy of diploma/zeugnis, CV, VPD proof from uni-assist, language proof) and submission of a portfolio; passing an artistic examination (artistic test/interview, often on-site with a practical test) is required for admission to the Bachelor/Diploma artistic program. Applicants must include a language proof (minimum B1 for application; generally B2 required for enrollment: DSH-1 or TestDaF with at least Level 3 in each part, telc Deutsch B2 Hochschule, Goethe-Zertifikat B2, Feststellungsprüfung, etc.). Fees: no published tuition fees (HBK = public university), but a semester contribution (e.g., 436 EUR for SS 2026) and possible fees (Langzeitstudiengebühren) apply. HBK can provide a confirmation of application for a language course visa upon request. Mandatory documents (published examples): online application form, copy of diploma(s), CV, VPD proof from uni-assist (for applicants outside Germany), language certificate, portfolio, and declaration of authenticity. (Official HBK sources consulted below.)

Admissions open from February 1, 2027.

Application deadline: March 15, 2027.

Why choose HBK Braunschweig?

• Admission via recognized artistic examination
• Strong link between research and artistic practice
• Possibility of equivalences and recognition by uni-assist