Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Founded: 2006
Students: 5,200
International: 15%
Programmes: 29

Overview Programmes29 Admissions & fees Scholarships13 Accommodation Campus & life

About Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (Macromedia Hochschule) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Germany, part of the Galileo Global Education group since 2013. It enrolls more than 5,200 students across its locations and offers over 70 programmes spanning creative, digital, and management disciplines - including Coding, Design and Art, Fashion, Film and Acting, Management, Media, and Music.

English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes are offered at two campuses: Berlin (Kreuzberg) and Munich (city centre). Both campuses hold system accreditation from the German Accreditation Council (since July 2019) and institutional accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities (first awarded 2011, reaccredited 2022). All awarded degrees are state-recognised.

Admission is open - no numerus clausus (NC) applies. The entry requirement is a high school diploma or Fachhochschulreife (advanced technical college entrance qualification). Semesters start in April (summer) and October (winter). With more than 500 faculty members drawn from professional practice, the university emphasises applied, industry-connected learning.

Founded year refers to the Hochschule entity, which took up study operations in Munich in 2006 with Bavarian state approval; the sponsoring Macromedia GmbH dates back to 1993.

Academic life is organised in two faculties: Fakultät Kultur, Medien, Psychologie and Fakultät Business, Design, Technologie (official Fakultäten page).

Seat note: the official site states the sponsor seat is now in Brandenburg (Potsdam); teaching campuses are Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Köln, Leipzig, München and Stuttgart. The 15% international share is the MyGermanUniversity figure (2022, 4,826 students total).

Key facts

Type: Fachhochschulen / HAW
Founded: 2006
Students: 5,200
International: 15%
Faculties: 2
Programmes: 29

Admissions & fees

What it costs

Macromedia is a private university of applied sciences; tuition fees apply to all students regardless of nationality. Specific fee amounts are not published on the official website - the university directs prospective students to request an information brochure or contact the advisory team. The state-imposed non-EU fee of €1,500 per semester (applicable to public universities in Baden-Württemberg from WS2017/18) does not apply here as Macromedia is a private institution with its own fee structure.

Admission requirements

The entry requirement for bachelor's programmes is a recognised high school diploma (Abitur) or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). No minimum grade (NC) is specified. Required documents include a CV, diploma, and health insurance notification. Intakes are in April (summer semester) and October (winter semester). Language requirements for specific programmes are not listed on the official website - applicants should contact [email protected] directly. APS certificate requirements follow standard German rules: mandatory for applicants whose prior qualification is from India, China (including HK/Macau), or Vietnam before a student visa can be issued.

Application deadlines

Intakes in April (summer semester) and October (winter semester). Specific application deadline dates are not published on the official website. Applicants should contact the advisory team at [email protected] or +49 89 544 151 954 for current deadlines.

How international applicants apply

No uni-assist. Macromedia takes applications directly through its own online application portal and Student Advisory Service ([email protected]). Required documents per the official admission page: certified secondary education certificate (plus tertiary certificates if applicable), English proficiency TOEFL iBT min. 72 / IELTS min. 6.0 / equivalent incl. Burlington VTest, motivation letter and passport copy; school leaving certificates from outside Bavaria must be officially approved as equivalent where necessary. No uni-assist, VPD, APS-forwarding or Studienkolleg step appears on the official admission pages and Macromedia University is not a uni-assist member university (the similarly named 'Media University of Applied Sciences (HMKW)' on that list is a different institution).

Languages of instruction

Programmes are taught in German and English. English-medium bachelor's and master's degrees are available at the Berlin and Munich campuses, covering disciplines such as Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Brand Management, Business Management, Media and Communication Management, and several MBA tracks.

Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.

Student accommodation

What Macromedia University of Applied Sciences publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.

From the university

Housing assistance and German-language course offerings are not detailed on the official website; prospective international students should enquire directly with the advisory team.

Start early

Halls of residence in Germany are allocated by waiting list and are usually oversubscribed. Apply as soon as you hold an admission letter, and keep looking on the private market in parallel.

Ask the International Office

They answer housing questions from admitted students.

Housing & support pages [email protected]

Living in Stuttgart

Rent is the largest part of the blocked account, and it varies far more by city than by university.

Cost of living guides

Campuses & locations

Berlin (Kreuzberg)

Mehringdamm 33, 10961 Berlin. English and German-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Design, Management, Media, Coding, Film, Fashion, and Music. Facilities include VR lab, fashion studio, film studio, library, and drama rooms.

Munich

Sandstraße 9, 80335 München. Six-floor campus with English and German-taught Master's programmes in Design, Management, Media, Fashion, and related fields. Facilities include VR lab, film and sound studio, library, workshop, cafeteria, and roof terrace.

Living in Stuttgart

The Berlin campus is located in Kreuzberg, one of Berlin's most creative and internationally diverse districts, well connected by public transport. The Munich campus is centrally located near the main train station (Hauptbahnhof), making it easily accessible. Both cities offer a large student population, extensive cultural life, and strong industry networks - Berlin for media, tech, and fashion startups; Munich for engineering, management, and premium brand industries.

Student life & support

Both campuses provide modern creative facilities including VR labs, film and sound studios, workshops, and libraries. The university maintains an international advisory team reachable at [email protected] and by WhatsApp (+491724855635). Housing assistance and German-language course offerings are not detailed on the official website; prospective international students should enquire directly with the advisory team. The university holds 500+ industry partner relationships (including Deloitte, Adidas, Audi, BMW Mini, RTL Media Group), which feed into project work and career networking.

International Office [email protected] International students page →

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About Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Key facts

Study programmes

Medienmanagement, B.A.

Modedesign, B.A.

Musikproduktion, B.A.

Psychologie / Psychology, B.Sc.

Schauspiel, B.A.

Admissions & fees

What it costs

Admission requirements

Application deadlines

How international applicants apply

Languages of instruction

Scholarships at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Aufstiegsstipendium (SBB/BMBF) für Berufserfahrene

BAföG (an privater Hochschule anrechenbar)

Bildungskredit (Bundesverwaltungsamt)

Deutschlandstipendium an der Macromedia University

Exzellenz-Stipendium (Merit-based)

KfW-Studienkredit

Macromedia Bildungsfonds (Brain Capital / Income Share Agreement)

PROMOS-Stipendium für Auslandsaufenthalte

Social Media Stipendium (Macromedia Stuttgart)

Sport-Stipendium (Macromedia München)

Studiengebührenermäßigung bei Vorabzahlung

Thomas-Heinrich-Stipendium

Weiterbildungsstipendium (SBB/BMBF)

Student accommodation

From the university

Campuses & locations

Living in Stuttgart

Student life & support

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