M.A.

Design in Berlin, Germany

German International University in Berlin

Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Mar 2032

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

90 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

Berlin

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: EUR 3,715/semester (2025/2026)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: EUR 3,715/semester (2025/2026)

German International University in Berlin, an Universitäten in Berlin, Germany offers an M.A. in Design, spanning 3 semesters (90 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert mit Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). 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

English — IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 86 (paper-based 560); or pass GIU English language test

Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Berlin

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Design, Gestaltung

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. German International University in Berlin welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Design in Berlin. 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 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years), totalling 90 ECTS credits.

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

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 (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to German International University in Berlin's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.