Introduction

Media University of Applied Sciences generally refers to the Media Design Institute in Berlin, Germany. It is a well-known private university of applied sciences in Germany. It focuses on education in media design, digital media, communication and other related fields, and provides students with professional courses and practical opportunities closely integrated with the media industry.

Overview

Student size: The school is moderately sized and attracts students from Germany and all over the world to study here. The specific number of students has not yet been found, but judging from its annual enrollment and professional settings, the number of students can ensure good teaching interaction and campus atmosphere.

Course Setting: It offers a variety of bachelor's and master's degree courses, covering graphic design and visual communication, public relations and digital marketing, digital journalism, communication design and creative strategy, business psychology, international marketing and media management and other professional fields. The course content is rich and keeps up with the development trend of the media industry.

History and Establishment Time

The school was founded in 1987. In 2004, it became the first private media design university in Germany to be accredited by the German National Science Committee and the German University Law. It is also the first university in Germany to offer digital media art/game design majors.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a group of professional academic leaders who are influential in Germany and internationally. They not only have profound academic attainments, but also have rich industry practice experience. They can impart cutting-edge professional knowledge and practical skills to students, guide students to participate in various practical projects, and help students better adapt to future career development.

Teaching Resources: The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and equipment, such as professional design studios, multimedia laboratories, studios, etc., which provide students with a good practical operation environment. In addition, the school has established close cooperative relations with many well-known media companies, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities, so that students can be exposed to the latest industry trends and actual work processes during their studies.

Research results: A series of innovative and forward-looking scientific research projects have been carried out in the fields of media design, digital media technology, etc. Its scientific research results not only provide strong support for teaching, but also make positive contributions to the development of the media industry, and promote the industry's technological innovation and the transformation of talent training models.

Institutional nature

Private University of Applied Sciences.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the combination of practice and theory, and emphasize the cultivation of students' innovative ability, interdisciplinary thinking and practical problem-solving ability. Through the project-driven teaching model, students can learn and apply professional knowledge in practice, improve their comprehensive quality and competitiveness, and enable students to quickly adapt to the fast pace and diversified needs of the media industry after graduation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Digital media art, game design, graphic design, visual communication, public relations, digital marketing, etc. are the school's key disciplines. These disciplines have a high reputation and influence in Germany and even internationally, providing students with broad career development prospects.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of professional laboratories, such as multimedia laboratories, digital design studios, etc. The multimedia laboratory is equipped with advanced computer hardware and software equipment, providing students with a platform for practical operations such as digital media production, animation design, and video editing; the digital design studio provides students with a space for creative work such as graphic design and brand image design, helping students improve their design capabilities and innovative thinking.

Department

The school has multiple departments, including the Department of Design, the Department of Communication, and the Department of Business Psychology. The departments work together to create an interdisciplinary learning environment for students, enabling them to gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in different fields.

Ranking

In the 2016 joint ranking of 126 German universities offering media design majors, it ranked 9th, and the game major ranked first. The list was jointly selected by the German authoritative university professional database (studieren) and the German authoritative media professional university database (medien-studieren).

Expenses

Tuition fees: As a private university, the tuition fees are relatively high, about 6000-10000 per semester. Euros, the specific cost varies depending on the major and course settings.

Living expenses: Living in Berlin, students' monthly living expenses (including accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment, etc.) are approximately between 800-1200 euros, and the specific cost varies depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Berlin, the capital of Germany, Berlin is one of the cultural, artistic and media centers of Germany. It has rich cultural resources and many well-known media companies, providing students with broad internship and employment opportunities, as well as a rich and colorful cultural life experience.

Campus facilities: The campus is fully equipped. In addition to the professional laboratories and studios mentioned above, there are also libraries, student activity centers, canteens, dormitories, etc. The library has a wealth of professional books, journals and electronic resources to meet students' learning and research needs; the student activity center organizes various cultural, artistic and sports activities to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote exchanges and cooperation among students.