The BURG may award students in the Department of Art a special distinction by appointing them as ‘Meisterschüler*in’. By appointing a student as a ‘Meisterschüler’ or ‘Meisterschülerin’, the university certifies their outstanding artistic achievements and recognises their ability to undertake in-depth and independent artistic work. The appointment is made on the recommendation of a professor from the Department of Art.

Independent artistic work is at the heart of the ‘Meisterschüler*innen’ programme. It deepens students’ practical and academic artistic skills and abilities and serves to foster their artistic development projects.

The standard duration of study, including the final examination, is two semesters and may be extended by up to two further semesters by mutual agreement.
 

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the ‘Meisterschüler*innen’ study programme, applicants must have successfully completed an artistic degree at an art college. The examination board may recognise qualifications from other higher education institutions and degree programmes.

Mentor

Applicants are free to apply for the postgraduate programme. Applicants are permitted to propose a university lecturer of their choice as their mentor.

Application deadlines

The ‘Meisterschüler*innen’ study programme can be commenced in either the winter or summer semester. Applications must be submitted directly to the professor in the Department of Art under whose supervision the Master Student programme is to be undertaken. The application deadline for the postgraduate programme is 15 July for the following winter semester and 15 February for the following summer semester.

Graduation

The course concludes with a public final presentation and exhibition organised by the university. Master’s students receive a certificate following the final presentation.

Appointment as a‘Meisterschüler*in’ 

Particularly outstanding students in the Department of Art may undertake a ‘Meisterschüler*innen’ programme. Appointment as a ‘Meisterschüler*in’ is made by a professor at the university in consultation with the Department of Art’s academic council. The ‘Meisterschüler*innen’ programme is conducted as a postgraduate programme. ‘Meisterschüler*innen’ receive a certificate of appointment and, following the presentation of their final project, a degree certificate.

‘Meisterschüler*innen’ may apply for a vacant studio space at Oleariusstraße 9, 06108 Halle. There is no entitlement to a studio space.

Through its ‘Take Off’ exhibition series, the BURG has been showcasing the work of its master’s students at the Burg Gallery since 2021, following the successful completion of their studies. An annual publication has been produced to accompany the series since 2023.