MA in Photography
- Over 1,500 EUR/semTuition
- Winter and summerIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 4 semestersDuration
- 1 DecNext deadline
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About the programme
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) offers a comprehensive MA in Photography program that provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive field of photography. The program is designed to help students develop their artistic vision, technical skills, and business acumen. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, students have the opportunity to work with industry professionals and gain real-world experience. The program also emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem-solving, preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Graduates of the MA in Photography program are well-equipped to pursue careers as professional photographers, photojournalists, or visual artists.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for MA in Photography at University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE)
English language
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TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.0
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
The MA Photography programme at UE is a project-based degree programme designed for students who have completed undergraduate studies at university level in an artistic, design area or photography. Essentially, the same rules apply as for German applicants. You must apply online and successfully pass the interview. For the international English-speaking Master’s degree, you will need a certificate of English-language ability (European Framework of Reference for Languages B2 and/or certified in the interview).
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to MA in Photography
Programme-specific documents
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
HIGH SCHOOL/ BACHELOR DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) (Dated & Signed)
COPY OF PASSPORT (SCANNED)
MOTIVATION LETTER (MIN 500 WORDS)
PORTFOLIO
The following are supplementary requirements from the individual degree programmes.
Photography (MA)
Your portfolio should consist of at least 20 photos (total size max. 10 MB). It is particularly desirable to see from the selection of images, that the applicant works on thematically coherent series.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application procedure
Application process
1. Your application: To apply, you must submit the completed online application form, your résumé, a cover letter (approx. 1 to 1.5 DIN A4 pages), a copy of your passport plus your high school diploma qualifying you for university entrance.
2. Application fee (only for non-EU citizens): In order to check your eligibility to study at UE and to start the application process we ask you in our online application form to pay a one-time application fee of 50 €. Once this fee is received, we will further assess your application and will revert to you directly.
3. Interview: If the members of our selection committee agree that you are a promising candidate, we will call you for an entrance examination followed by an interview. After this, we will tell you straight away if you have been accepted.
4. Reservation fee (only for non-EU citizens): Once you are accepted as a student, you will be asked to pay a reservation fee of 3.000 €. The reservation fee is a one-time payment that will secure your spot and will be deducted from the total cost of the programme. You can find more information about this fee here.
5. Letter of admission: Once we have received your signed contract and the reservation fee of 3.000 € we will issue your letter of admission. This is mendatory for your visa application.
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Estimated year-1 total cost
25,944 – 46,344 EUR
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Additional fee information
Tuition fees | Non-EU applicants*
Standard Track (120 ECTS) and Fast Tracks (90 and 60 ECTS) study options.
We offer various savings depending on the applicant’s situation; for more information, please speak to our student advisory service.
120 ECTS (2 years) € 12,000 yearly
90 ECTS (1.5 years) € 12,232 for the 1st year
60 ECTS (1 year) € 13,600 full fee
*Fees for 2026 may vary.
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