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M.A. Digital Media

University of the Arts Bremen Bremen

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  • No tuition
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Digital Media is a Master of Arts offered jointly by the University of the Arts Bremen (HfK) and the University of Bremen, between media design at HfK and media informatics at the University of Bremen, drawing on art, design, theory and new technology. At HfK the aim is to train designers who take both an experimental, artistic approach and an applied, function-oriented approach to new technologies, can reflect on them and their cultural, social, historical and ethical conditions, and express their expertise creatively. The programme is openly structured: introductory and project preparation courses in the first two semesters, a master's project in the third, and the thesis in the fourth, so two large free projects can build on each other or explore different subjects. It is taught in English, full time, with 120 ECTS over four semesters, starting on 1 October each winter semester.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Media Studies(Media & Communication)
Architecture(Architecture & Design)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Digital Media at University of the Arts Bremen

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
160

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

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for admission to the master's programme is a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in an area relevant to digital media (e.g. computer science, systems engineering, design, fine arts, media art, architecture) or an equivalent degree. It is possible to apply for the master’s programme if this qualifying degree is in progress and will be issued before the first of October of the same year. In addition, proof must be provided that at least 150 ECTS have been acquired in this degree program.

In order to check whether the previous degree(s) qualify for admission to the master's degree programme, we rely on the official German database Anabin. If the previous qualification cannot be found there, we contact the German Central Office for Foreign Education.

Please note that in rare cases the title B.Sc. or B.A. alone is not sufficient for admission, especially not a mere two-year bachelor's degree. Please do not forget to add information about your previous degree programme (e.g. a web address).

Certificate of language skills / Certificate English Language Proficiency (opens in a new tab)

For admission you must demonstrate a good knowledge of the English language with one of the following certificates:

Your certificate must be presented upon enrolment. To ensure that your language certificate arrives on time, do not ask TOEFL or other test providers to send it directly to us. Instead, upload a scan of the certificate to the application portals. You will later be asked to provide the original or a certified copy. The need to present this certificate can be waived if the previous degree that qualifies you for this master's programme was taught in English or if the school education that qualifies you for university entrance was in English. In this case, please note this information in the corresponding comment field of the application portal and provide evidence that the lessons actually took place in English, if this is not a given (e.g. when studying at regular universities in Australia, New Zealand, the USA or in Great Britain).

The portfolio can contain any artistic, design, academic, scientific or theoretical work as well as professional work and achievements that reflect your interests, your (artistic) position, your experiences, your knowledge and skills and any other aspects that you think we should take into account.

The choice of formats is free. There is also no set number of works or projects that must be included, although a standard number of 10–20 works has proven to be sufficient.

The portfolio can be uploaded to the application portal (e.g. as a PDF), sent by mail (avoid mailing original, non-digital artworks; use digital replicas instead), or as a link to a personal website, a private upload area or a repository. Due to the limited space in the application portals, it is advisable to use the latter option.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Digital Media

Programme-specific documents

Cv, Portfolio

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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Application fee

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

335.5 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,576 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

EUR 335,50

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

3.60

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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