BIMM University Admissions FAQs

We are conducting all entrance interviews online via Zoom, and asking applicants to submit pre-recorded performances and supporting material depending on the course they have applied for.  

Yes – you can absolutely apply to study in September 2024. Click here to apply today.

If you are unsuccessful at your entrance interview, then don’t worry, you will receive feedback on what is required from you to succeed next time and be offered another interview at an agreed future date, providing you with sufficient time to work on your development areas.  

If your lecturer feels you need more time to work on your practice, and that there is insufficient time to complete this prior to your chosen course start date, then they will give you thorough feedback on your development areas and our Admissions Team will invite you to re-apply for the following academic year. 

As always, if you submit your application by our application deadlines, then this gives you plenty of time to prepare for your audition or interview. This also includes working on the development of your practice for a second entrance interview if you are unsuccessful at the first attempt. 

Yes. When you have accepted your offer of study and paid your deposit to secure your place, you can then request a Course Confirmation (pre-registration) letter from the Admissions Team. This document is required by embassies in order to validate your study plans. 

You can apply until 30 July, but we cannot guarantee that there will be places remaining on your chosen course at this point. We therefore recommend that you apply ahead of our given deadlines.  

Your English language test is required before you register (enrol) onto your course. BIMM University accepts various proofs of English language, and we find that online ESOL tests offer a convenient and efficient option for most applicants. 

We do need proof of your English language ability by the time you register and start your course, so again, the sooner you can complete and provide this to us the better. Our English Language Requirements  webpage has all the information you need to know for what standard of English is required for your course of study. 

As we have applicants from across the globe and from many different educational backgrounds, we have compiled a list of the minimum entry requirements from a range of countries and awarding bodies here. 

If you do not find qualifications relevant to those which you have or will attain, please contact admissions@bimm-university.de who will be able to advise you.  

Credits achieved from comparable university courses and higher education authorities may be taken into consideration. 

The accommodation webpage contains lots of useful information about the areas of Berlin to look in, types of lettings, documents required, health insurance, travel and public transport, and tips on how to manage your finances. 

BIMM University also has an agreement with Amber Student offering rooms exclusively available for students’ use. You’ll receive a link to Amber’s available rooms within your offer email. 

We don’t price our courses by semester. Instead, we price by each academic year, which comprises two 15-week semesters (three 15-week semesters for masters’ students). Find out more here. 

BIMM University occasionally offers scholarships and bursaries for students via our partner network. These will be listed on the  fees and finance webpage. 

All Popular Music Performance (Guitar, Vocals, Bass & Drums), Songwriting and Joint Honours applicants are required to perform a song of their choice. It can be anything you are comfortable with performing – something that represents you, your approach to your chosen instrument or discipline, and your overall technical ability. You are welcome to perform with a backing track or acapella, and your performed piece should be at least three minutes long.  

You will receive clear audition criteria from our Admissions Team after you’ve applied to study, so you’re fully prepared for your audition and know what is required when it takes place.  

There is some financial support available to BIMM University students via loans and government funding, which is dependent on qualifying criteria including your residential status and nationality.  

Some students can receive funding, supporting them with tuition and maintenance costs, from their home government.  FINS is a financial institution offering student loans for up to €25,000 for undergraduate and postgraduate study. BAföG maintenance support is also available for qualifying students.  

Further information is available via the fees & finance webpage. 

You will receive support throughout your studies from our Careers Team, who facilitate various work placement opportunities for students. The Careers Team provide students with job application prep and ensure that placements offer a valuable addition to students’ CVs and portfolios, helping them to progress to sustainable roles in the creative industries after their studies. 

We also have various industry-engagement opportunities, such as end of year gigs at renowned local venues, networking events, film screenings and more. All of these are an opportunity to build your network and showcase your creative and professional output.

If you have English as a Leistungsfach with a grade of 10 or more points, then this meets our English requirements and you won’t need to take an additional language test. 

We ask that applicants make a decision on whether or not they wish to study within 14-days of successfully completing their entrance interview. However, we understand that some applicants require more time than this in order to finalise their plans for study. If you need more time with your decision, just inform the Admissions Team who will note this on your application record.  

You need to complete an online application via our Application Portal, detailing your academic background and existing or anticipated exam results. Please submit any evidence you have of these to us when you submit your application. Alternatively, you can provide these to us at a later date if you are still studying.  

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and in advance of our application deadlines, even if you are still studying, to avoid disappointment. We understand that you may not have your high school results yet, but we can still get you prepared and scheduled in for an entry audition or interview. The sooner you apply, the more availability there will be on our courses.