Research in Design, Art and Media
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Key Facts
Degree
M.A.
Duration
3 Semesters
Type
Postgraduate
Accreditation
Akkreditiert mit Auflagen
Until Aug 2032
uni-assist
Not Required
ECTS Credits
90 ECTS
Language
English
Campus
Stuttgart
Intakes per Year
2
IELTS
IELTS Academic Test accepted as evidence of English B2 CEFR (master programme Research in...
German Requirement
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Fachhochschulen / HAW · Baden-Württemberg
Tuition & Fees
EU / EEA Students
- tuition:
- EUR 569/month (EUR 3,414/semester)
Non-EU / International
- tuition:
- EUR 569/month (EUR 3,414/semester)
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Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart - Staatlich anerkannt, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Stuttgart, Germany offers an M.A. in Research in Design, Art and Media, 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. 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
Entry Requirements
English Proficiency
Master 'Research in Design, Art and Media' (English-taught): applicants whose first language is not English and who hold no English-taught first degree must prove English B2 CEFR via a recognised test such as TOEFL iBT, TOEFL ITP, TOEIC, IELTS Academic or Cambridge CAE; submission after admission is possible. Bachelor: proof of participation in the online study-orientation test required.
German Language
Bachelor programmes: applicants with a foreign school-leaving certificate need recognition of their higher education entrance qualification from the Studienkolleg Konstanz plus a German language test at level B2 CEFR - DSH examination or TestDaF accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart - Staatlich anerkannt welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Research in Design, Art and Media in Stuttgart. 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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.
Applications are submitted directly to Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart - Staatlich anerkannt's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.
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