Overview

The bachelor program Graphic Design and Visual Communication imparts theoretical, technological and creative skills in order to create print and media works. Students are introduced to typography, logo design, corporate design, poster design, illustration, photography, film, motion design, editorial design, graphic design in public space and web and app design. With the acquired knowledge graduates of B.A. Graphic Design and Visual Communication are prepared optimally for working as a freelancer or junior designer in design studios, advertising agencies or marketing departments.

The study program is

wide-ranging

You get to know all relevant aspects about visual communication – in order to find your place in this fascinating professional field.

interdisciplinary

You study at an university that particularly is specialized in educating media professionals. Thus, interdisciplinary cooperations with future journalists, psychologists and event managers are on the agenda regularly. Get to know your fellow students and realise joint projects with them!

Careers

With the acquired knowledge graduates of B.A. Graphic Design and Visual Communication are prepared optimally for working as a freelancer or junior designer in design studios, advertising agencies or marketing departments.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Technology

History and Theory of Art and Design

Graphics and Image

Interactive Media

Film Production and Post Production

Design Process and Creativity

Audience

A large number of alumni of the B.A. Graphic Design and Visual Communication at HMKW now work in advertising or media agencies, e.g. as junior art directors, screen designers, app designers, UX designers, communication designers or project managers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

There are no set application deadlines at Media University. Usually, you can apply until the start of the semester.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Graphic Design View 5 other Bachelors in Graphic 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Please use our Online Application form and attach a PDF of your portfolio.

Please include in your portfolio: 10-15 works, at the best concerning one topic, not only drawings and paintings, especially works of visual communication (all works should be bundled in a portfolio)

Higher school certificate

plus internal assessment process

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

790 EUR / module

≈ 790 EUR / module
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

790 EUR / module

≈ 790 EUR / module

Additional Details

Tuition fees (Full-time: 790,- € monthly)

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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

Funding

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