Information for students changing programmes

11.01.2024

If you started your Bachelor’s degree at another university, you can complete it at the Merz Akademie with a Bachelor of Arts in “Design, Art and Media”:

As we are currently receiving an increasing number of enquiries, here is the information for anyone interested in transferring to the Merz Akademie:

  • The entrance examination can be recognised for related degree programmes
  • Your academic achievements will be recognised within the framework of the applicable regulations
  • Transfer to the Merz Akademie is possible in both summer and winter semesters (application deadlines)

Many paths lead to a degree programme
Admission to a degree programme at the Merz Akademie is possible with certain qualifications.

Do you have any questions? Please contact our student advisory service by e-mail: studienberatung@merz-akademie.de or telephone: 0711/26866-78 or come by!

You don’t have a university entrance qualification but are interested in training in the creative-artistic field? You will also find the Merz Berufskolleg on our campus.

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