- Founded
- 2004
- Students
- 693
- Programmes
- 11
- Taught in English
- 4
About Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik
Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik (mdh) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences operating at three campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Munich. It received state recognition under the Berlin Higher Education Act on 1 April 2004 and has been active in the creative and media sector for over 35 years. The institution is accredited by ZEvA and focuses on programmes at the intersection of design, media, information technology, business, and law.
mdh offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Micro Degree programmes as well as vocational training and continuing education. English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes are available at the Berlin campus, making it accessible to international students without German language proficiency. The university reports over 50,000 graduates across its history and maintains a student body drawn from approximately 50 nationalities.
As a private institution, mdh charges tuition fees for all students. Fees differ between EU and non-EU applicants. All accredited on-campus programmes are eligible for German student visa sponsorship, and non-EU graduates receive an 18-month job-seeker residence permit after successful completion of their degree.
Private, state-recognised university of applied sciences with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Munich
English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes available at the Berlin campus
Over 50,000 graduates since founding; students from approximately 50 nationalities
Accredited by ZEvA; state recognition under Berlin Higher Education Act (1 April 2004)
Non-EU tuition approximately €6,300/semester for on-campus programmes; fees apply to all students
Non-EU graduates receive an 18-month job-seeker residence permit (post-study work right) after degree completion
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 2004
- Students
- 693
- International
- ~50 nationalities represented in the student body
- Programmes
- 11
Study programmes
11 accredited degrees at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik, 4 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–11 of 11 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
mdh is a private university and charges tuition fees for all students regardless of nationality. There is no tuition-free public-university model here. For on-campus Bachelor's programmes: EU students pay approximately €590/month (≈ €3,540/semester); non-EU students pay approximately €6,300/semester. A one-time registration fee (€490) and examination fee (€1,050) apply, though these are included in the non-EU total package price. On-campus Master's programmes: approximately €6,300/semester for both EU and non-EU students (total programme cost €12,190-€26,740 depending on EU/non-EU status and programme duration). Online programmes are significantly cheaper (from €89/month). Monthly, semester, and annual payment plans are available; advance payment discounts of 1-5% apply. BAföG and KfW student loan eligibility may apply for eligible students.
Admission requirements
Applicants must hold a higher education entrance qualification equivalent to the German Abitur (e.g. Indian Class XII, International Baccalaureate, A-Levels, or a recognised bachelor's degree for Master's programmes). Portfolios or work samples are required for design-related programmes. Language requirements for English-taught programmes: CEFR B2, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE 52, or Duolingo 95. No APS certificate requirement is stated on the official site; however, Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants should note that the German student visa application independently requires an APS certificate from the German Embassy. Applications may be submitted during the school year, including before secondary school graduation. Rolling admissions are indicated; no fixed semester deadlines are published on the official site.
Application deadlines
Winter-semester applications open until 30 September ('late applications welcome') via the online applicant portal; Studienkolleg intakes April, June and October.
How international applicants apply
Not documented. Applications run through the university's own applicant portal (studium.mediadesign.de/bewerbung-studienplatz) with late applications accepted until 30 September for the winter semester. International applicants without direct German HZB are prepared via the mdh Studienkolleg programme (9-month T-course/W-course, English-taught, run with IISC Berlin/Duesseldorf, starts April/June/October); contact [email protected]. No uni-assist cooperation is mentioned on official pages.
Languages of instruction
German is the primary language of instruction across all campuses. English-taught programmes (Bachelor's and Master's) are available exclusively at the Berlin campus. Students on German-taught programmes must demonstrate adequate German proficiency; students applying for English-taught programmes require at least CEFR B2 in English.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik
18 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Aufstiegsstipendium (SBB/BMBF) für Berufserfahrene
Für Fachkräfte mit abgeschlossener Berufsausbildung + 2 Jahre Berufserfahrung, die ein Erststudium (Vollzeit oder berufsbegleitend...
Amount: 815 €/Monat (Vollzeit) / 2.700 €/Jahr (berufsbegleitend) + Studienkost...
Deadline: Laufend (quartalsweise Auswahlrunden)
Bachelor, Master (Erststudium)
BAföG (an staatlich anerkannter Privathochschule anrechenbar)
Studierende an der staatlich anerkannten Mediadesign Hochschule sind BAföG-berechtigt (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen)....
Amount: Max. 992 €/Monat (teils Zuschuss, teils Darlehen)
Deadline: So früh wie möglich (rückwirkend ab Antragsmonat)
Bachelor, Master
DAAD-Stipendien (für internationale Studierende)
Größte Förderorganisation für internationale Studierende. Die meisten DAAD-Stipendien richten sich an Master- und Promotionsstudie...
Amount: Je nach Programm (typ. 850-1.200 €/Monat + Reisekosten + Krankenversic...
Deadline: Je nach Programm (meist 31.10. / 30.11. für Folgejahr)
Master, Promotion
Deutschlandstipendium an der Mediadesign Hochschule
Die mdh nimmt am Deutschlandstipendium teil. 300 € monatlich (Hälfte Bund, Hälfte private Förderer) für zunächst 12 Monate, verlän...
Amount: 300 €/Monat
Deadline: Jährlich zum Wintersemester (Bewerbung laufend möglich)
Bachelor, Master
Erasmus+ (EU-Austauschprogramm)
EU-Förderung für Auslandsaufenthalte an europäischen Partnerhochschulen der mdh. Monatliche Pauschale (ländersabhängig) + Reisekos...
Amount: Monatliche Pauschale (ca. 300-500 €/Monat länderabhängig) + Reisekoste...
Deadline: Jährlich (meist Januar für Sommersemester / Juni für Wintersemester)
Bachelor, Master
Jubiläums-Stipendien (historisch: 25/33 Stipendien bei Jubiläen)
Historisch: Zu Jubiläen (25 Jahre 2012: 25 Stipendien; 10 Jahre staatliche Anerkennung: 33 Stipendien) wurden einmalig Stipendien...
Amount: Einmalig (historisch)
Deadline: Nicht mehr aktuell
Bachelor, Master
KfW-Studienkredit / Bildungskredit
Staatliche Kreditprogramme: KfW-Studienkredit (bis 650 €/Monat), Bildungskredit (ab 3. Semester, bis 300 €/Monat). Für mdh-Studier...
Amount: KfW: bis 650 €/Monat; Bildungskredit: bis 300 €/Monat
Deadline: Laufend
Bachelor, Master
MDH Bildungsfonds (education fund, reverse generation contract)
Income-contingent financing: tuition paid upfront by the fund, repayment only after graduation once minimum income of 25,000 EUR/y...
Amount: Full tuition coverage during studies; income-dependent repayment after...
Deadline: Rolling - via student advisory after receiving study-place offer
bachelor, master
mdh Exzellenz-Stipendium (Merit-based)
Eigenes Stipendium für Studienanfänger:innen mit sehr gutem Abitur (1,0-1,5) und besonderem Engagement. 50% Studiengebührenermäßig...
Amount: 50% Studiengebührenermäßigung
Deadline: Vor Studienbeginn (mit Studienbewerbung)
Bachelor, Master
mdh Stipendium (tuition reduction)
Reduction of tuition fees for especially talented and financially disadvantaged bachelor applicants who have completed the regular...
Amount: Partial tuition reduction (percentage set case-by-case)
Deadline: No fixed date published - request form from student advisory
bachelor
Österreichisches Mobilitätsstipendium (für EU-/EWR-Bürger:innen)
Für österreichische Staatsbürger:innen für ein komplettes Studium in einem EWR-Land oder der Schweiz. Auszahlung nach 15 ECTS.
Amount: Monatlich (Höhe variiert)
Deadline: Laufend
Bachelor, Master
PROMOS-Stipendien für Auslandsaufenthalte (DAAD)
Förderung von Auslandsaufenthalten weltweit (Studium/Praktikum) bis 6 Monate mit monatlichen Teilstipendien (ländersabhängig) und/...
Amount: Teilstipendium (ca. 350-550 €/Monat länderabhängig) + Reisekostenpausc...
Deadline: Jährlich (Fristen über International Office)
Bachelor, Master
Semesterbeitrag (Studierendenwerk)
Die mdh ist staatlich anerkannt → keine Studiengebühren für BAföG-Berechnung, nur Semesterbeitrag an das jeweilige Studierendenwer...
Amount: ca. 100-350 €/Semester (je Standort)
Deadline: Je Semester (Rückmeldung)
Bachelor, Master
Stiftung Horizont / Klaus-Murmann-Studienförderwerk (SDW)
Die mdh verweist auf externe Stiftungsstipendien: Stiftung Horizont (Auslandssemester), Klaus-Murmann-Studienförderwerk der SDW (w...
Amount: Je nach Programm (SDW: 300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle...
Deadline: Je nach Stiftung (SDW: 01.03. / 01.09.)
Bachelor, Master
Stipendiendatenbanken (mdh-Empfehlung)
Die mdh verweist auf zentrale Stipendiendatenbanken für die eigenständige Recherche weiterer Fördermöglichkeiten (Stiftungen, Bega...
Amount: Je nach gefundenem Stipendium
Deadline: Je nach Stipendium
Bachelor, Master
StipendiumPlus (Begabtenförderungswerke)
Die mdh verweist auf StipendiumPlus als zentrale Anlaufstelle für die 13 großen Begabtenförderungswerke (parteinahe, konfessionell...
Amount: 300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: Je nach Werk (meist 01.03. / 01.09.)
Bachelor, Master
Studiengebührenermäßigung bei Vorabzahlung
Ermäßigungen bei vorzeitiger Zahlung: 5% bei vollständiger Zahlung vor Studienbeginn (Master 3%), 3% bei Jahresraten, 1% bei Semes...
Amount: 1-5% der Studiengebühren (je nach Zahlungsmodell)
Deadline: Vor Studienbeginn / vor Semesterbeginn
Bachelor, Master
Weiterbildungsstipendium (SBB/BMBF)
Für junge Menschen mit besonders erfolgreichem Berufsausbildungsabschluss, die sich durch berufsbegleitendes Studium weiterbilden...
Amount: Bis zu 8.100 € Gesamtfördersumme über 3 Jahre
Deadline: Laufend
Master (berufsbegleitend)
Student accommodation
What Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
From the university
The university does not publish on-campus housing; students are expected to arrange private accommodation in Berlin, Düsseldorf, or Munich.
Campuses & locations
Franklinstrasse 28-29, 10587 Berlin; headquarters and largest campus
Kaistrasse 5, 40221 Düsseldorf
Additional campus
Living in Berlin
Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city, with a population of approximately 3.7 million. It is a major hub for the creative industries, technology start-ups, gaming, film, and digital media - directly relevant to mdh's programme focus. The cost of living is lower than Munich or Hamburg, though rising. Berlin hosts a large international student community and offers extensive English-language services. Public transport (BVG) is comprehensive. Berlin has two major airports (BER) with strong connections to India, Southeast Asia, and West Africa.
Student life & support
mdh offers a student advisory service with named advisors reachable by email and phone. International relations are handled through the office of the CEO/Cooperations contact. The university maintains partnerships with institutions in China (Hunan Normal University, Guangdong University of Technology), the UK (Imperial College London), and the USA (Parsons School of Design), enabling exchange and double-degree pathways. A career network and alumni community are available. The university does not publish on-campus housing; students are expected to arrange private accommodation in Berlin, Düsseldorf, or Munich. German language support and preparatory/Studienkolleg pathways are referenced on the site.
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