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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

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— 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

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Business Administration

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— 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.

State-recognized, internationally validated Degrees recognized in Germany, accredited by ACQUIN, and built for global mobility.
An international faculty 84% of teaching staff have studied or worked at universities outside Germany.
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

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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.

Carsten Spielmann, Leonie Todd

Undergraduate 2024 Architecture Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Down the Rabbit Hole

In this course, students learn about the physical, physiological, and psychological basics of natural and...

Margrét Unnur Guðmundsdóttir | Michel Plusje | Anton Bugaev | Iana Vekshyna | Julia Sobrón

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Graphic and Product Design

Bright Future - Recover

“Recover” is an LED blanket designed for deep red and infra red light therapy, which...

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Interior Design

PARK OUT!

Mobility trends in Berlin continue progressing towards the use of less private and more public...

Najd Kayali | Marvin Palomeque Aguilar | Oleg Ibragimov

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Master of Business Administration

Coronavirus Data Set

COVID-19 entered our lives more than a year ago and yet there are few signs...

Boas Kristjansson | Sheikh Salahuddin Mahmud | Filip Kokol

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Digital Media in Product Design

Smart Home

Deep knowledge of a 3D modelling software is a must for aspiring designers. It is...

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...

Undergraduate 2020 Architecture Product Design

Design Superheroes

Students of the 1st semester designed their future alter egos: What kind of design superhero...

Postgraduate 2020 Architecture Product Design and Graphic Design

The Future of Care

Unless you are dead inside, you care. For your phone, a cat, for your parents...

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