Print Media & Packaging Technologies Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart

The teaching is done in English, but some elements like the internship might require German language skills. All non-native German speakers will take a German language course throughout their studies. All German native speakers will study another language (currently French or Spanish).

In Germany, Print Media and Packaging Technologies is the first and only international undergraduate programme in engineering dedicated to media. It is exclusively taught in English and designed for students from across the world. This unique subject merges creativity, science, technology, intercultural studies, corporate management, and languages.

Graduates enjoy high quality jobs. The placement rate is 100%. The programme cultivates leaders and practitioners who are well-versed in media matters, positioning them for senior roles in technical, management, and marketing positions worldwide. Graduates work in internationally expanding businesses. The programme is firmly designed to promote proficiency in media engineering. In addition, students will develop critical-thinking and public-speaking skills. Find more information here.

New technologies continue to develop. Variable data printing for the individualisation of packaging and personalisation of commercial print will play a more prominent role in communication and marketing. The symbiotic relationship between the Internet and print media introduces new products and revolutionises the way we communicate, triggering new marketing strategies.

The faculty runs a unique, state-of-the-art learning centre with advanced media technologies, i.e. the latest printing machines used in the industry. It is the largest and best-equipped centre in Europe, featuring numerous laboratories and studios equipped with digital and commercial printing presses, creative printing set-ups, 3D printing facilities, a packaging print factory, and the latest post-press equipment for binding and finishing. Students can also take advantage of a new pre-media facility with the latest digital technologies and specific workflows available to the media industry.

For more information about the application process and other aspects of your stay at HdM, please visit https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/application/.

https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/application/

For studies commencing in the 2025/2026 winter semester, international student tuition fees (§ 3 LHGebG) amount to 1,500 EUR.

Please find the complete degree structure here: https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/curriculum-2/

More information about internships and studying abroad at one of our partner universities can be found here.

A work placement / internship is part of the degree programme and can be done either in Germany or abroad.

1,500 EUR

For studies commencing in the 2025/2026 winter semester, international student tuition fees (§ 3 LHGebG) amount to 1,500 EUR.

In addition to the tuition fees (if applicable), students will also be asked to pay administrative fees and membership fees to the student union. These fees are currently (winter semester 2025/2026) around 250 EUR per semester.

Monthly costs amount to about 350-400 EUR for rent, plus further costs for groceries, stationary, travels, and other personal items and study materials.

https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/application/

https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/application/

Applicants are required to have a level of B2 or higher in English. No previous German language skills are required.

https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/application/

No

Depending on the immigration status, students can work several hours per week during the semester time, and possibly even more during the semester break.

We strongly recommend that students consider applying to live in our university dormitories because it is a great way to integrate into student life in Stuttgart and will bring living expenses down to a more affordable level. Most single rooms cost between 300 EUR and 450 EUR per month, depending on the size and furnishings. Students can reserve bedding, blankets, and everything they need in advance.

Please book your room in advance as our dormitories are very popular. You will find more information on the website of the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart.