FAQ on enrolment at the HGK

Basel Academy of Art and Design

Enrolment procedure

When am I enrolled?

What documents do I need to submit for enrolment and by when are they required?

When will I receive my confirmation of enrolment and my student ID?

When will I receive information about the timetable?

I do not yet have all the necessary documents (e.g. original diploma). How do I proceed in this case?

To which address should the original documents be sent?

University entrance qualification / certificates

What is the university entrance qualification / educational qualification?

What is meant by original certificate?

Do I really have to submit my original certificate or is a certified copy also sufficient?

I don't want to send my certificate by post, can I drop it off in person?

Will I get my original certificate back after I have submitted it to you?

My certificate is neither in German nor in English. Do you need a translation?

You have requested a copy of my certificate (educational qualification). Where can I find the matriculation number?

I can't find the sticker with the matriculation number on the back of my certificate. What should I do?

Personal data sheet

Notes on the personal data sheet to determine the canton responsible for payment

I do not yet know where I will be living when I start my studies. What can I enter in the field “Student's place of residence under civil law at the start of studies (Monday week 8 and 38)” on the personal data sheet?

What can I do if I cannot access the personal data sheet via online registration or if the link does not work?

If I have filled in the personal data sheet in online registration but have made mistakes, what steps do I need to take?

The place of origin on the personal data sheet is incorrect. What do I have to do?

What enclosures do I have to submit with the personal data sheet?

Can I send the personal data sheet by e-mail?

Certificate of de-registration

I do not have a certificate of exmatriculation. What can I do?

What is the purpose of the declaration of consent?

Where can I find the data protection consent form?

Visa / Semester fees

I have to apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy for my studies and submit my original diploma to the HGK Basel at the same time. How should I proceed?

I need confirmation of payment of the semester fees for my visa before the start of the semester. How should I proceed?

FAQ on enrolment at the HGK, Basel Academy of Art and Design