Application “Acting” (Artist Diploma)
On this page you will find information on the application and the aptitude test as well as on the documents you will need to provide at the time of enrolment, if your application is successful.
Application | Registration
For the study course “Acting” you will need the following documents:
- Application to participate in the qualifying examination (open from 1. September to the deadline on 15. November)
- CV/Résumé
- One passport photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
- Leaving certificate (simple copy) of last attended school
- Where applicable leaving certificate or certificate of enrolment of your former university/ies
- Receipt for payment of the application fee (bank statement)
- If applicable, certificate of foreign university entrance examination such as APS certificate / American College Test (ACT) / College Scholastic Ability Test / University Entrance Examination Center Test (simple copy) or other international educational achievements (simple copy) that constitute a university entrance qualification for Germany such as completed periods of studies; country-specific information: http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html
Please note: We must have received your application documents in paper form not later than the application deadline November 15th (for the following summer semester).
Application fee
For your application a fee of € 50 is due.
If you apply for multiple study courses simultaneously, the fee is € 50 for the first application and € 15 for every additional study course. The amount will be automatically calculated and shown to you in the application form.
Aptitude test
The aptitude test usually takes place late January/early February. Please note that you will have to be on site for the aptitude test.
The aptitude test consists of several rounds:
To begin with a demonstration of three role excerpts in German language that you have prepared yourself (no longer than 20 minutes in total.):
- A classical role
- A modern role
- And a monologue/play scene that you have devised yourself, with a title
The pieces should vary significantly.
Look for roles that are in keeping with your age, with characters that particularly interest you. We are not looking for perfection or technical skills; instead, you should try to experience the situation of the role and find your own personal expression.
Additionally the aptitude tests covers the areas movement training, voice work and choreographic training.
Documents for enrolment
- Completed application form for enrolment (send to you by mail after having successfully passed the aptitude test)
- Completed application form for Folkwang Card (send to you by mail after having successfully passed the aptitude test)
- Proof of existing health insurance
- Certified copy of leaving certificate of your last attended school (certified translation where applicable)
- Evidence of sufficient language skills, if you did not acquire your qualification for university entrance in Germany
- Proof of payment of the social contribution
If you have any questions regarding the enrolment process, please contact: