MA Mode-Design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee

Programme overview

Two-year Master that develops students' own fashion design vision at a high level, with attention to the professional context and the global fashion market. Projects beyond classical fashion concepts and interdisciplinary work are supported.

Faculty: Design | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS) | Study mode: German-taught; full-time | Intake: Wintersemester | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

Project-based work and research deepen artistic and scientific training; fashion theory and clothing sociology are core theoretical subjects. A six-month professional placement is integrated into the course.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to position themselves and their work as designers and to respond flexibly to changes in fashion and the economy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional higher-education degree in a relevant subject with at least 240 ECTS (or current enrolment certificate); applicants with fewer ECTS can evidence relevant qualifications or receive an extra homework task. Digital PDF portfolio (max. 30 pages), master proposal, transcript of records, CV, and a selection interview. International applicants: B1/B2 German proof on application and an official C1 certificate (TestDaF 4, DSH 2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, DSD II or Goethe C1) for final admission; APS certificate for applicants from India, Vietnam and China. Application window for Wintersemester 2026/27: 1 March to 15 May. Admission is for applicants with a Bachelor in fashion design or a related discipline, outstanding Bachelor work, a portfolio and an examination interview presenting the master project.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://kh-berlin.de/studium/studienbewerbung/ma-mode-design

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