M.A. German 3 Semesters

Design

Hochschule Niederrhein Krefeld, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2030

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

90 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Krefeld West

Programme Start

Sommersemester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

German C1 CEFR required for all German-taught programmes (applies to all applicants with a...

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Hochschule Niederrhein

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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Hochschule Niederrhein, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Krefeld, Germany offers an M.A. in Design, spanning 3 semesters (90 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. Intake begins in Sommersemester. 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 — Deutschkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English B2 CEFR for B.A. Textile and Clothing Management, B.A. Sales and Marketing and M.A. International Management; English C1 CEFR for M.Sc./M.A. Management of Textile Trade and Technology. Exemption: applicants who completed a prior degree taught fully in English (mode of instruction) need no additional English certificate.

German Language

German C1 CEFR required for all German-taught programmes (applies to all applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification); German B2 CEFR suffices for: B.A. Chemieingenieurwesen, B.A. Chemie und Biotechnologie, M.A. Design, B.A./M.A. Elektrotechnik, B.A./M.A. Informatik, B.A. Kommunikationsdesign, B.A./M.A. Mechatronik und Robotik, B.A./M.A. Maschinenbau, B.A. Produkt- und Objektdesign, B.A. Verfahrenstechnik. Recognised certificates are listed on the university's language-skills page.

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Application Periods

01. Dezember

15. März

15. Oktober

15. Dezember

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

erfüllen, ist Ihnen ein Studienplatz sicher. Für die Teilnahme am Eignungsverfahren (Zulassungsvoraussetzung) ist es notwendig sich bis zum 15. Januar anzumelden. Der geforderte Studienabschluss muss spätestens zur Einschreibung vorliegen. Aufnahme des Studiums nur Sommersemester Beginn der Vorlesungen Mitte März Informationen zum Beginn des Studiums Infos hier Bewerbungszeitraum Sommersemester 01. Dezember - 15. März Bei der Bewerbung über uni-assist: 15. Oktober - 15. Dezember Vergabeverfahren

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

Locations

Krefeld

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Design, Gestaltung

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Niederrhein welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Design in Krefeld. 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.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

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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