Frequently asked questions regarding online registration (FAQ)

Here you will find answers to FAQs about preparing and registering for a Bachelor’s (BA) or a Master’s (MA) degree programme at the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW (HGK Basel FHNW).

Basel Academy of Art and Design

Application documents

What documents do I need to register?

I quit my studies. Can I upload my old matriculation certificate?

When is a translation of the application documents required?

What is a Transcript of Records (ToR)?

Where can I find my matriculation number?

Information concerning admission and required language competence

What is the process from application to definite enrolment?

Where can I find information concerning the application procedure?

BA degree programme: Do I have the required educational qualification?

MA degree programme: Do I have the required educational qualification?

I will receive my graduation certificate (diploma) after the registration deadline. Can I still apply?

What does admission on the basis of exceptional talent mean?

What are the approved vocational trainings and professional fields respectively?

What language skills are required for a Bachelor's degree programme?

What language skills are required for a Master's degree programme?

Which language certificates are accepted?

SWITCH edu-ID and IncaMail

What is a SWITCH edu-ID?

What kind of email address do I use for my SWITCH edu-ID?

What is IncaMail?

Online registration

How do I register?

I wish to complement my registration. How do I proceed?

My data or documents are incomplete or incorrect. How can I customise my data?

Can I register for more than one degree programme?

How do I fill in my registration form?

I made a mistake while registering. How can I correct my entries or withdraw my registration?

What do I do if I experience technical problems while registering online?

Can I complete my registration even shortly after the deadline has expired?

I have registered for the wrong degree programme. What can I do?

I wish to withdraw my registration. Must I deregister officially?

Registration fee

How can I pay my registration fee?

How does the billing process work?

Can the registration fee for the aptitude assessment be waived?

I was not accepted to the aptitude assessment / degree programme. Will the registration fee be refunded?

I have withdrawn my application. Will my registration fee be refunded?

Review of registration

How can I recognise whether my registration has been received by HGK Basel?

How can I check on the status of my registration?

Aptitude assessment

When do I get to know whether or not I have been accepted to the aptitude assessment?

Where can I find the dates of the aptitude assessment?

How can I prepare for my aptitude assessment?

Frequently asked questions regarding online registration (FAQ), Basel Academy of Art and Design