Communication Design (BA) SRH University

Courses are held in English.

In the Communication Design Bachelor's degree programme, you will focus on graphics and visual communication as well as photography, film, illustration and interactive design.

Beginning: 1 October

Mode of study: We believe sustainable learning is only possible if there is enough space for experimentation, games and critical thinking. That is why we have completely restructured the classical course of studies. Read more about our CORE Principle.

There are no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time until all of the places in the programme have been taken.

Applicants from EEA countries: 750 EUR per month + one-time registration fee of 790 EUR

Applicants from non-EEA countries without a permanent residence permit: 4,950 EUR per semester + one-time registration fee of 1,000 EUR.

You will learn the strategic conception and innovative creation of communication design in regular exchange with exciting practice partners and in interdisciplinary projects with other degree programmes.

The core area of graphics includes presentation and design methodology, typography, corporate design, scenography and editorial design. Other specialisations include photography, film, design and media studies, illustration and interactive design. Marketing Communication teaches additional skills that round off the profile of the degree programme and deepen the ability to address specific target groups through visual communication.

The course of study also offers a wide range of opportunities to specialise in areas such as editorial design, photography, film and animation production, illustration and interaction design. An internship in an agency or company also offers the opportunity to develop an individual profile. Overall, the degree programme provides optimal preparation for a successful career in the world of communication design and beyond.

4,500 EUR

Applicants from EEA countries: 750 EUR per month + one-time registration fee of 790 EUR

Applicants from non-EEA countries without a permanent residence permit: 4,950 EUR per semester + one-time registration fee of 1,000 EUR.

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Approx. 950 to 1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses

To apply for the Bachelor's degree programme in Communication Design, you need:

• A general higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification or higher education entrance qualification for qualified professionals
• A portfolio with around 10 to 15 of your own design works (drawings, images, graphics, photos or scribbles). You can upload the portfolio together with your application and send it to us or simply bring it with you to the personal interview.
• CV with current passport photo
• Copy of ID (front and back), for foreign students – copy of national identity card

English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo Certificate 120 / PTE Academics 58 or a comparable test

We may also personally interview applicants in order to test their English skills. If applicants have studied completely in English in their previous studies, we may waive the required test.

There are no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time until all of the places in the programme have been taken.

There is a special scholarship available. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies. Find other scholarships that are relevant to your application here.

Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

We do not own any student dormitories or hostels. However, we provide assistance in selecting accommodation prior to and after your arrival in Berlin.