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Study
Architecture, Interiors,
Design, and Business
in English in Berlin.

Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences (formerly Berlin International) offers English-taught programs
in architecture, interior architecture, graphic design, and business in Berlin
— state-recognized in Germany and designed to prepare you for a global career.

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92+Nationalities
35+%Domestic German Students
84%Globally Experienced Faculty
11Degree Programs
100%Taught in English
Recognised & Accredited by:

— Faculties & Programs

Explore our English-taught degree programs

Choose from 11 state-recognized bachelor’s and master’s programs in architecture, interior architecture, design and business administration, all taught entirely in English.

Faculty of

Architecture and Design

Faculty of

Business Administration

Short-term

Foundation Programs

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— A Global Community

Students of 93
nationalities, learning in
small studio groups.

68% international students  ·  84% globally experienced faculty  ·  5 continents

— Why Whitecliffe Berlin

An education built for the way creative and professional work actually happens.

What our students value most: English-taught degrees, hands-on learning and a genuinely global community.

01Language

All programs in English

Study entirely in English from day one, with German language support alongside your degree.

02Practice

Practical implementation

Live projects, studios, and industry briefs turn theory into work you can show.

03Scale

Learning in small groups

Close, direct contact with professors and lecturers, not lecture-hall anonymity.

04Network

A global community

Part of the Whitecliffe Global Network, with exchange and partners around the world.

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Student at Whitecliffe Berlin campus MA Design · Charlottenburg Campus

— An international, practice-oriented university

Learning connected to professional practice — in Berlin.

At Whitecliffe Berlin, students learn in an international, practice-oriented academic environment, connecting academic knowledge with real-world application and the city’s creative and business industries.

  1. State-recognized, internationally validated Degrees recognized in Germany, accredited by ACQUIN, and built for global mobility.
  2. An international faculty 84% of teaching staff have studied or worked at universities outside Germany.
  3. A network that travels Part of the Whitecliffe Global Network, with exchange and partner institutions worldwide.

— Be part of a global community

You’re never just a number here. Studios are small, professors know your work, and Berlin becomes part of your education.

68%

of our students are international, joining from four continents and 93 nationalities.

— Upcoming Events

Current dates.

24 Oct

Concert Hall of the University of the Arts Berlin (Universität der Künste)

Graduation 2026

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Saturday, 24 October 2026 Concert Hall of the University of the Arts Berlin (Universität der Künste)
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4 Nov

Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences

Navigating the German Job Market: From Minijobs to Your First Career Step (by Whitecliffe Alumni Network)

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Wednesday, 4 November 2026 Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences
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5 Nov

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Finance & Planning for Early Professionals (by Whitecliffe Alumni Network)

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Thursday, 5 November 2026 Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences
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26 Nov

Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences

Level Up Your Career in Germany: Profiles, Networking & Opportunities (by Whitecliffe Alumni Network)

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Thursday, 26 November 2026 Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences
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— News & Community

What’s going on at Whitecliffe Berlin.

3 financial incentives to start studies at Whitecliffe Berlin in October
Other 13 AUGUST 2026

Study in Berlin This October: 3 Financial Benefits Available at Whitecliffe
Business Administration 23 APRIL 2026

Excursion - Exploring Economics in Practice: A Visit to the Federal Ministry of Finance
Business Administration 14 JULY 2026

When Autonomy Is Not Enough: Platform Work, Technostress, and Worker Well-Being
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— Student Work

See what our students create.

Isabel Hatt | Noar Jedrashi | Colin Ehrentraut | Glea Qokaj
Undergraduate 2021 Architecture Architecture

Schwerbelastungskörper

In this course students have developed a project that deals with the transformation of the...

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Architecture & Design

Lighting Design - Urban Apartment

An existing, 100-square-meter apartment was to be redesigned for an imaginary client couple. The lighting...

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture

Hacking Ikea

Students of the 1st semester transformed an IKEA classic, the stool “frosta”, into a new...

Fabio Kunckel | Samuel Dennis Mietke | Timur Soroka
Undergraduate 2021 Architecture BA Digital Business & Management

Literature Review: Climate Change & Global Warming

Global warming is one area of research that has been steadily increasing in discussions along...

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Interior Design

WORKING ON LEARNING

The Reinhold-Burger-Schule in Berlin-Pankow is integrated in a historical building, erected in 1900. In 2008...

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Light for Africa

Students from the 1st semester created open designs for lamps. The designs will be shared...

Laura Rachel Sachs | Noa Zangi | Ana-Maria Bulugea | Liam Moller
Undergraduate 2021 Architecture Architecture

Future Living @ Weigandufer

In this course the students have been introduced to building theory and the practice of...

Katrin Krupka
Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Hybride Textiles

In this course our 3rd semester students create hybride textiles by combining craft and new...

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