Application for the aptitude test in the Master's degree programme Product Design

The application for all degree programmes of the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is exclusively conducted digitally via the Bauhaus.CampusPortal. Registrations for the aptitude tests are possible from 1 January of the year up to and including 31 March (closing date). Please complete your registration by uploading all necessary documents by 31 March.

To apply for the aptitude test, please submit the following documents online via our Bauhaus.CampusPortal:

• University-entrance diploma (Abitur)
• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of motivation (one page, DIN A4) explaining the desire to study and work and a focus of study
• a portfolio containing samples of design work
• Copy of the certificate from a university degree (Bachelor, Diploma or comparable degree)
• Copy of proof of native-speaker proficiency in German (copy high school diploma (Abitur)
  or 
  first professional qualification in a German-speaking country
  or
  Proof of language proficiency in the German language at level C 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by language certificates DSH-2 or TestDAF (4 x TDN 4) or equivalent
• Copy of your identity card or passport
• signed declaration that the work submitted has been created by you (Download Declaration of Originality) (Accessible document)
• Passport photo (for your student ID card)

You will be invited to take the oral examination part of the aptitude test after the examination committee has evaluated your submitted samples (portfolio) and decided that you may proceed (pre-selection). You will be informed in writing of the result of the aptitude test no later than four weeks after the test has been completed. Further details on the aptitude test are regulated by the aptitude test regulations (only available in German language).

Language requirements:
Please note that passing the aptitude test does not mean automatic admission to the degree programme. Please submit a current proof of language proficiency with your application documents, which shows that you will reach the required language level by the time of your matriculation at the latest.
Lessons are taught in German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency. Prerequisite for International Students are German language skills at the level C 1 (DSH-2 or TestDAF TDN 4).
If you have any questions relating to certification, please contact the colleagues at the Office of Student and Academic Affairs: studium[at]uni-weimar.de 

For further information visit the website of the Language Centre.

Application deadline: 31 March of the year (received)