Detailed introduction of Berlin University of the Arts:

Introduction

The Berlin University of the Arts (Universität der Künste Berlin) is located in the German capital of Berlin. It is a world-leading art university and the largest art college in Europe. Its Conservatory of Music and Academy of Fine Arts have been ranked among the top in the world music and fine arts academies for many years.

Overview

Number of students: about 3,535 students.

Number of faculty and staff: 473 academic staff and 329 administrative staff.

History

Its predecessor can be traced back to the "Brandenburg-Prussian Academy of Arts" established in 1696. The Academy of Music and Performing Arts, founded in 1869, and the Academy of Fine Arts, founded in 1875, are its important predecessors. These two schools continued to exist after 1945. In 1975, the two schools, which were then in West Berlin, merged to form the "Berlin Academy of Arts". In 2001, the school was renamed the "Berlin University of the Arts".

Establishment time

Officially established in 1975, its history can be traced back to 1696.

School strength

Subjects and majors: There are 4 faculties and departments of the Academy of Fine Arts, the Academy of Design, the Academy of Music, and the Academy of Performing Arts, as well as the Inter-University Dance Center, the Berlin Jazz Academy, the Berlin Vocational College, and the Berlin Center for Advanced Studies in Arts and Sciences 4 Institutes, covering painting, sculpture, printmaking, architecture, design, composition, art and media, visual communication, film, photography and many other majors.

Teaching quality: As a world-leading art school, it has extremely high teaching quality and an outstanding team of professors. It provides students with high-quality art education and professional training, and has cultivated many talents with outstanding achievements in the field of art. The degrees it awards are highly recognized in the art world.

Scientific research results: It has carried out in-depth scientific research activities in art theory, creative practice, cultural research and other aspects, promoted the development and innovation of art disciplines, and made important contributions to the research and practice in the global art field. Its research results are often displayed and exchanged at international art exhibitions, academic conferences and other occasions.

International cooperation: It has established extensive cooperative relations with art schools and institutions around the world, carried out student exchange programs, teacher exchanges, cooperative research and other activities, provided students with rich international exchange opportunities, and enhanced the school's international influence and the internationalization level of art education.

Institutions Nature

Public.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' creativity, artistic expression and independent thinking ability, encourage students to explore and innovate in artistic practice, and emphasize the connection between art and society, culture, history and other aspects, cultivate students' comprehensive literacy and social responsibility, so that students can show unique artistic perspectives and profound artistic understanding in different art fields.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Fine arts, music, performing arts, design and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the school. It has a profound historical accumulation and excellent teaching and scientific research level in these fields. Its conservatory of music and academy of fine arts enjoy a high reputation internationally.

Key laboratories or research centers: The Berlin Center for Advanced Studies in Art and Science is an important research institution of the school, aiming to promote the coordinated development between art and science and provide interdisciplinary perspectives and methods for artistic research and creation; in addition, the Inter-university Dance Center, Berlin Jazz Academy, etc. also play an important role in research, teaching and practice in their respective fields.

Department

The school has There are 4 main departments, namely the Academy of Fine Arts, the Academy of Design, the Academy of Music, and the Academy of Performing Arts. Each department has multiple professional directions, providing students with systematic art education and professional training.

Ranking

It has performed well in the world art school rankings. Its Academy of Music and Academy of Fine Arts have been ranked among the top in the world's similar school rankings for many years. It is one of the top art schools that art students around the world yearn for.

Expenses

Tuition: Generally, tuition fees are free at public universities in Germany, but some majors at the Berlin University of the Arts may charge a certain fee, which is about 10,000 to 15,000 euros a year, and the specific amount varies depending on the major and course.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Berlin is relatively high. Students' monthly living expenses are about 800 euros to 1,200 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment and other expenses.

Campus

Campus distribution: The main campus is located at Hardenbergstraße 33, 10623 Berlin Berlin, the campus building has a unique artistic style, which complements the urban cultural atmosphere of Berlin. In addition, there may be other affiliated campuses or teaching points.

Teaching facilities: The school has first-class teaching facilities, including professional art studios, concert halls, theaters, exhibition halls, libraries, multimedia laboratories, etc., which provide high-quality hardware conditions for students' learning, creation and performance, and meet the teaching and practice needs of different art majors.