media Akademie - Hochschule Stuttgart

About media Akademie - Hochschule Stuttgart

media Akademie – Hochschule Stuttgart (mAHS) was a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, specialising in media and design education. Founded in 2015 and operated by media Hochschule GmbH, it offered practical, industry-oriented bachelor's degree programmes in animation design, game design, and industrial design, with smaller cohorts emphasising close tutor-student contact.

The institution was located in the heart of Stuttgart at Tübinger Straße 12–16. It was accredited by AHPGS and state-recognised by Baden-Württemberg. Programmes were taught in German and structured over six semesters including an internship and bachelor's thesis. Students received MacBook hardware as part of their enrolment package.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The operating company (media Hochschule GmbH) filed for insolvency in December 2024. The institution appears to have ceased active operations. Prospective students should verify the current status directly before applying. The website (media-hs.de) was displaying a maintenance page as of mid-2026.

Key facts

Founded: 2015
Students: 121

State-recognised private Fachhochschule specialising in media and design

Founded 2015 — focused on animation, game, and industrial design

AHPGS-accredited bachelor's programmes

Rolling admissions with no application deadlines; two intakes per year

Small cohort sizes with high tutor-to-student ratio

IMPORTANT: Operating company filed for insolvency December 2024 — verify current status

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

Private institution; tuition was approximately €28,800 total for a six-semester programme (equivalent to €5,750 per semester or ~€1,000/month payment plan), plus the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart semester contribution. Baden-Württemberg non-EU fee (€1,500/semester) applies at public universities but this was a private institution with its own fee structure. NOTE: Fee information reflects pre-insolvency status (before December 2024).

Admission requirements

Applicants required a German Abitur (Allgemeine Hochschulreife), Fachhochschulreife, or a comparable international qualification. International applicants with degrees from India, China, or Vietnam would need an APS certificate as required by German consulate for the student visa. No internal application deadlines — rolling admissions with two study starts per year (October winter semester, April summer semester). Admission involved a written application (motivation letter, CV, certificates, enrolment form, ID copy) followed by a ~60-minute selection interview. NOTE: Institution filed for insolvency December 2024; verify operational status before applying.

Application deadlines

No fixed application deadlines; rolling admissions. Study starts in October (winter semester) and April (summer semester). Students could secure places at any time. NOTE: Operational status uncertain following insolvency filing in December 2024.

Languages of instruction

German (all programmes taught in German)

Campuses & locations

Stuttgart Campus

Tübinger Straße 12–16, 70178 Stuttgart (central Stuttgart location)

Living in Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg and one of Germany's major industrial and cultural centres, home to companies including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Bosch. The city offers a strong creative and media industry ecosystem, international connectivity via Stuttgart Airport, and a lively student scene with multiple universities. Cost of living is moderate-to-high by German standards.

Student life & support

The institution emphasised small study groups and a family-like atmosphere with close contact between students and instructors. Located in central Stuttgart, students had access to the city's cultural offerings, public transport network, and media-industry connections. Erasmus+ exchange opportunities were available.

Accredited Programmes

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus