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M.A. Communication & Design for Sustainability

Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) Neu-Ulm

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 3 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Communication and Design for Sustainability is an English-taught Master of Arts (M.A.) at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences. It lasts 3 semesters and starts only in the winter semester. The programme asks how sustainable lifestyles can be designed and communicated, and how transformation processes can be planned openly with different stakeholders. It brings together business, design science, communication and social sciences, with topics such as design theory, sustainability communication, alternative economic models, transformation models, media production, design futuring and design fiction. Most modules are linked to projects, lab teaching and case studies. Requirements include a degree with at least 210 ECTS, English at B2, and, as an international applicant, German at A1. With only 180 credits you must close the 30-credit gap through extra achievements. A Bachelor's from a university outside the Lisbon Convention also requires the GRE General Test.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)
Communications & Journalism(Media & Communication)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Communication & Design for Sustainability at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

German for enrollment
A1
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Completed university degree with at least 210 ECTS (university degree does not reach 210 ECTS (opens in a new tab))
  • Grade 2.5 or better
  • English: B2
  • For international applicants: German A1
  • (The proof of language proficiency must be submitted at the latest at the time of enrolment. Upon request, the proof can be submitted later in the course of the first semester.)
  • At least 30 ECTS credits in the fields of communication, CSR, design or media
  • Optional: Voluntary entrance test to improve the Bachelor's final grade (TM-BASE)
  • The degree programme is open admission (opens in a new tab)

Applicants from non-EU countries pay a fee of EUR 50.00 for each application - i.e. per degree programme.

  • Please note that the application fees are to be paid independently of uni-assist's fees.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Communication & Design for Sustainability

Programme-specific documents

Application form

Curriculum vitae

A copy of your high school certificate with translation

A copy of your Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS and a final grade of 2.5 or better. It is necessary that you complete your Bachelor's degree before the application deadline.

Proof of English language skills at level B2

For international applicants, we require additional proof of German language skills at level C1; the language certificate is required at the latest when enrolling

All applicants who have not obtained their Bachelor's degree in Germany must upload their certificates via the uni-assist online portal for further checks. Detailed information about the necessary documents you find at the website www.uni-assist.de.

As an international full-time student, you must apply for your desired degree programme at HNU by the deadline. In addition to this application process, you must have your certificate checked and recognised. And you will also need all the necessary language certificates.

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Communication & Design for Sustainability at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU)

Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Neu-Ulm

University of Applied Sciences Departments for Studies and Examinations

Wileystraße 1

89231 Neu-Ulm

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

100 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,104 EUR

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