Ernst Busch University of Dramatic Arts: List of all Master programs (2026/27)

The Hochschule für Schauspielkunst Ernst Busch (HFS Berlin) is a prestigious public university for the performing arts in Berlin, founded in 1951 as the National Theatre School and granted university status in 1981 before being renamed in 1982 after the singer and actor Ernst Busch. With around 250 students, it offers an intimate and intensive education across four departments: Acting, Directing, Puppetry, and Dance. The campus in Berlin-Niederschöneweide combines historic architecture with modern facilities and provides direct access to the city’s vibrant artistic and cultural scene. HFS Berlin is renowned for its contemporary, practice-oriented approach that emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and artistic individuality.