M.Sc. English 2 Semesters

Design Research

Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Dessau, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

2 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2029

uni-assist

Required

Language

English

Campus

Dessau

Intake

Winter

Winter semester (October start) only; application window: 15 December - 15 May (international via Uni-Assist)

IELTS

7.0

German Requirement

None specified

Entrance Test

Portfolio submission required (10-12 pages, PDF max 10 MB); personal interview may be requested following portfolio evaluation

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Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Sachsen-Anhalt

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

semester fee:: 0 EUR tuition (Sachsen-Anhalt public university; Semesterbeitrag ~100-150 EUR)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: 0 EUR tuition (Sachsen-Anhalt public university; Semesterbeitrag ~100-150 EUR)

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Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Dessau, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Design Research, with a standard duration of 2 semesters (approximately 1 years). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; 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

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

C1 level required; IELTS minimum 7.0, TOEFL minimum 94 iBT (600 PBT), or equivalent. A degree from an English-speaking university is also accepted.

German Language

None specified

Entrance Test

Portfolio submission required (10-12 pages, PDF max 10 MB); personal interview may be requested following portfolio evaluation

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

Degree Master of Science Department Architecture, Facility Management and Geoinformation Design Location Dessau-Roßlau Duration 2 semesters Program Start
Requirements University degree A qualified university degree in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in architecture, design, cultural studies or related

Additional Requirements

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An-Institute Wirtschaft Gründung Ideen finden & Team entwickeln Finanzierung & Förderung Erfolgsgeschichten Entrepreneurship Education Aktuelles
The COOP Design Research MSc critically interrogates this expansive cultural, political and social practice which manifests itself in objects, systems and
The program offers a learning space for reflecting and diffracting design’s theoretical and practical frameworks, the hegemonic ideologies and radical

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

Locations

Dessau

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Architektur

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Design Research in Dessau. 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 2 semesters (approximately 1 years).

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 (€11,904/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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