Berlin, Germany
Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€8400
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
design, computer-science, media
Why this works
- Tuition of €8,400 per year is moderate for a private German university in design and computer science.
- Berlin is Germany's creative and tech capital, offering dense internship and studio networks in design and media.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid secondary-school English.
- A German EU-recognised degree unlocks an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa anywhere in the Schengen zone.
- Combining design and computer science fields positions graduates for hybrid UX, game, and media-tech roles in demand across Europe.
- Berlin's relatively lower cost of living compared to Munich or Frankfurt eases the overall budget pressure for students.
What to check
- As a private university, €8,400 per year stands far above the typical zero tuition at German public universities, where non-EU students study free in most Bundesländer.
- Daily life in Berlin and most bachelor programmes at other institutions run in German, so language-barrier pressure remains real outside the campus.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may still need to pass a Studienkolleg or equivalent before admission.
- German immigration law requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued.
- Berlin's acute housing shortage means finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months and should be arranged well in advance.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.