Admission, registration, and aptitude assessment
Are you interested in studying at the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW?Here you will find detailed information regarding the application, admission to the programme, and aptitude assessment. If you have any questions regarding the admission requirements (educational qualifications, language of tuition) or the aptitude assessment, please don’t hesitate to contact any one of the degree programmes for a nonbinding, clarifying conversation by phone or by email before proceeding to the online registration.
We look forward to your application and getting to know you in our creative study environment around Art and Design and the field of Arts and Design Education!
Registration portal 2024 is online
The application portal for a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme starting in the autumn semester 2024/25 is online!
Application deadline 2024
To apply and register for the aptitude assessment for a study place at the HGK Basel, the required documentation must be submitted by the following dates:
- Bachelor's degree programme: 15.02.2024
- Master's degree programme: 15.03.2024
Approved vocational trainings (PDF in German)
Is a list of approved vocational trainings and professional fields, respectively.
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).
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