FAQ

FAQ: Bachelor's degree

  • Are all Bachelor's degree programs taught in English?

    No, only the Bachelor’s degree course in Graphic Design and Visual Communication in Berlin is taught in English.

  • Should I apply by post or online?

    The Student Advisory Service recommends applying online using the application form on the website. However, it is also possible to apply by post. Please send your documents to the Student Advisory Service at Campus Berlin, Campus Cologne or Campus Frankfurt.

  • Can I submit my CV and other documents later?

    To apply, you will need your CV and your school report. You can submit further documents such as a certified copy of your higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences up until enrolment.

  • What is the application deadline?

    There are no fixed application deadlines at the Media University. You can always apply up to the start of each semester. However, we recommend that you apply early due to the limited number of places available. If all places are taken, we keep a waiting list.

  • How long does it take to receive the results of the assessment test?

    Usually, you will receive your results within ten days.

  • Is a specific numerus clausus (NC) required?

    No.

  • Can I be admitted to the Media University with an IB Abitur (International Baccalaureate Diploma/Diplôme du Baccalauréat International)?

    Yes, but only under certain conditions, which have been defined by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) and can be accessed here: http://www.kmk.org/fileadmin/pdf/ZAB/Hochschulzugang_Beschluesse_der_KMK/IB_Diploma_12.pdf

  • Can I study without a high school diploma?

    Yes, under certain conditions: According to the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG) §11, those with vocational qualifications can also gain access to higher education. Paragraph 2 of this section describes what is perhaps the most common case: anyone who has completed at least two years of vocational training regulated by federal or state law is entitled to study a course of study corresponding to their training.

    Our student advisory service will be happy to discuss whether one of the other options listed in the BerlHG applies to you in person.

  • Do I have to attend a preparatory course?

    There are no longer any math and German preparatory courses. The requirement is no longer applicable.

  • When will I find out the enrollment date?

    You will find out the date of your official enrollment (at the beginning of April for the summer semester, at the beginning of October for the winter semester) as soon as you receive an acceptance from us.

  • Is submitting a portfolio of your own work mandatory for applying to the B.A. in Graphic Design and Visual Communication?

    Submitting a portfolio is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended.

  • How proficient do my German language skills need to be if I want to study in German?

    B.A. Journalismus und Unternehmenskommunikation: Level C1 (Common European Framework of Reference – CEFR)

    All other bachelor’s programs: Level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference – CEFR)

  • Are the Media University degree programs accredited?

    Yes, all Bachelor’s degree programs at the Media University are state-approved by the Berlin Senate Administration and accredited by FIBAA. This means that Media University degrees are internationally valid.

  • How large are the study groups?

    The study groups usually comprise a maximum of 30 people.

  • When are the lecture times?

    The lecture period is 15 weeks in a row with 4 or 5 teaching days per week. The 16th week is reserved for exam preparation or possible make-up dates. The course starts at the beginning of April in the summer semester and at the beginning of October in the winter semester.

  • Can I switch between Media University locations during my studies?

    Yes, it is possible to switch between locations. The request for a change of study location is submitted to the respective examination office and processed quickly and unbureaucratically.

  • Is it possible to go abroad during my studies?

    The Media University maintains exchange contacts with several European universities, which the Media University International Office will be happy to inform you about. Since 2013, the Media University has been participating in the European Union’s ERASMUS+ program, so Media University students can apply for this funding.
    You also have the opportunity to complete your compulsory internship abroad. You can also apply for ERASMUS funding for this. Finally, there is the option of taking a semester off for a self-organized stay abroad.

  • Does the curriculum include a compulsory internship?

    Yes, on a traditional degree course. This takes one semester (six months) in the traditional Bachelor’s degree programs.

  • What remuneration will I receive during the internship?

    As part of the traditional, non-dual-training-integrated Bachelor’s degree course, which lasts six semesters, the company is not obliged to pay you a salary for the internship you do there. Of course, you should try to arrange this, and many companies will grant this in fairness, but in principle there is no entitlement (on the part of the student) or obligation (on the part of the internship company).

  • Are tuition fees suspended during the practical phase?

    During the internship semester, Bachelor students at the Media University have the option of paying a lower amount, whereby the outstanding amount is redistributed evenly over the regular semesters. The amount of tuition fees for the entire course of study does not differ from a harmonized monthly payment with tuition fees that are always the same (standard option). In your study contract, you have the choice between these two payment options. A later change is possible under certain conditions, which you can also find in your study contract.