M.A. German/English 4 Semesters

Design

Fachhochschule Potsdam Potsdam, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2025

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German/English

Campus

Potsdam

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

German-taught programmes require CEFR C1: DSH-2 (C1), TestDaF C1/TDN 4, telc Deutsch C1 Ho...

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Fachhochschule Potsdam

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Brandenburg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university); semester contribution ~€310

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (public university); semester contribution ~€310

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Fachhochschule Potsdam, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Potsdam, Germany offers an M.A. in Design, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). Courses are delivered in both German and English; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German — DSH-2 or equivalent

English — English B2 recommended for international modules

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught master programmes (Design M.A., Nachhaltige Soziale Arbeit: Kind/heit und Familie M.A.) require proof of English at CEFR B2 level; no named test minimum (IELTS/TOEFL score) is published.

German Language

German-taught programmes require CEFR C1: DSH-2 (C1), TestDaF C1/TDN 4, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Grosses Deutsches Sprachdiplom), DSD II with C1 in all parts, Feststellungsprüfung (Studienkolleg), Abitur from a recognised German-language school abroad, or a completed German-language degree. Proof due with application or latest at enrolment.

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Jun

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor in Design, Visual Communication, Product Design, Interface Design, or related creative discipline (min. 180 ECTS)

Entrance Tests & Assessments

No NC (Eignungsfeststellung / aptitude assessment)

Required Documents

Specialisations: Communication Design, Product Design, Interface Design; portfolio review and interview
Portfolio of design work required

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Potsdam

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Industriedesign, Produktdesign Kommunikationsdesign Mediendesign

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Fachhochschule Potsdam welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Design in Potsdam. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

The teaching language is German/English. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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