Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik
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Mediadesign Hochschule in Berlin teaches design, computer science, and media from €8,400/year, IELTS 6 — moderate for a private German university. Berlin's dense internship and studio networks fit design/media graduates, who also get the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa across Schengen.
Berlin is Germany's creative capital — hundreds of galleries, design studios, tech startups, and independent makers crowd the city. Rents are higher than five years ago but still reasonable for a major capital. The city's energy is unconventional, experimental, and welcoming to outsiders; there's a sense that almost anything creative is possible here.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester (current cycle) — Bachelor/Master programmes and apprenticeships2026-09-30
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik is €8400 per year. Living costs in Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik?
English-taught programmes at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Where is Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik located?
Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik is in Berlin, Germany. Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin, Germany
What can you study at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik?
Fields offered include: Design, Computer Science, Media.
Accommodation
Mediadesign Hochschule (MD.H) has no on-campus housing but runs a curated housing portal and a dedicated housing coordinator who helps with contracts and registration paperwork. It is listed with Studierendenwerk Berlin for state student support (BAföG) purposes only, not dormitory access. Its Charlottenburg campus location means nearby Moabit or Spandau often offer more affordable options.
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Why this works
- Tuition of €8,400 per year is moderate for a private German university in design and computer science.
- Berlin is Germany's creative and tech capital, offering dense internship and studio networks in design and media.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid secondary-school English.
- A German EU-recognised degree unlocks an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa anywhere in the Schengen zone.
- Combining design and computer science fields positions graduates for hybrid UX, game, and media-tech roles in demand across Europe.
- Berlin's relatively lower cost of living compared to Munich or Frankfurt eases the overall budget pressure for students.
What to check
- As a private university, €8,400 per year stands far above the typical zero tuition at German public universities, where non-EU students study free in most Bundesländer.
- Daily life in Berlin and most bachelor programmes at other institutions run in German, so language-barrier pressure remains real outside the campus.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may still need to pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before admission.
- German immigration law requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued.
- Berlin's acute housing shortage means finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months and should be arranged well in advance.
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