Overview

The Communication Design degree at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Germany is a modern study programme that combines creativity and critical analysis of contemporary media with the latest industry tools.

Students will be equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in exciting careers within a range of design roles.

Essentially, this programme combines the fields of art and design, culture as well as science. To this end, social, economic, political and institutional issues are addressed and reflected upon using a wide range of academic discourses.

The MA in Communication Design is the ideal next step for students who have studied a BA programme in art and design and who want to further their knowledge in the field. It is also ideal for students with a business, humanities, cultural and media studies background as well as Science and Technology Studies (STS).

Students can choose between a 4-semester (2 years) standard-track or two fast-track options (1.5 years and 1 year) depending on their pre-existing experience.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Duolingo English Test

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Industrial Design Design Communication Studies View 5 other Masters in Industrial Design in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application Form High School/ Bachelor Diploma And Transcript
Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s, MBA, or Master) officially translated to English or German

English language certificate

IELTS5.5 overall
TOEFL iBT72
TOEFL ITP (paper based) 543
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59
Pearson Test of English (General) Level 1
Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency 160 overall
Cambridge Exam First (FCE)
TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
PASSWORD5.5 (no less than 5.0 in each component)
EF SET (50-minute Test) 51 (only for students applying with a MOI letter)
Duolingo 100

Curriculum Vitae (CV With Signature & Date)
Copy Of Passport (scanned)
Motivation Letter (min 500 Words)
A portfolio with samples of work is welcome but not required, only from students who have previously completed a creative degree programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12000 EUR per year during 18 months.

EU applicants:

Standard: 2 years (120 ECTS): 845 € per month

Fast-track, 1.5 years (90 ECTS): 972 € per month

Fast-track, 1 year (60 ECTS): 1008 € per month

Non-EU applicants:

Standard: 2 years (120 ECTS): 12,000 € per year

Fast-track, 1.5 years (90 ECTS): 12,232 € (1st year)

Fast-track, 1 year (60 ECTS): 13,600 € (= full tuiton fee)

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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