What makes studying at the University of Applied Sciences Europe outstanding?

The University of Applied Sciences Europe is accredited by the state, has received multiple awards and is a worldwide leader among universities with an international approach.

Here you study in small courses, so you get individual support and personal contact to our professors. All of our lecturers are successful experts in the world of art, design and photography.

Besides the theory your studies contain practical projects. Interdisciplinary courses enable you to determine the content of your studies. Our campus offers state of the art equipment, including photo studios, darkrooms, Mac pools, and more. Voluntary excursions give you the chance to see New York, Iceland, Vietnam, Paris and other destinations and work on your skills there.

Study at the University of Applied Sciences Europe in Germany

We put emphasis on internationality. That's why we were ranked as "one of the best 25 best international universities worldwide" (U-Multirank 2016). Our many international students come from all over the world to pursue a highly valued (state and FIBAA recognized) German degree that is entirely taught in English.

Germany, known as the country of innovators, is the perfect place to get your degree. Germany is a particularly safe and livable country with relatively low tuition fees and affordable living costs. Furthermore, Berlin is known as Europe's creative capital, magnet for artists, and "place to be" for designers.

That's why we encourage international students to come here and study with us. You can apply with your national school degree now. We will then take a look at your application and guide you through the process.

Working during your study time

We want your studies to fit perfectly into your life. That's why the lectures for the Master’s degree students are scheduled during the semester on Wednesday afternoon until Friday and/or Saturday afternoon. That is how you can reconcile part-time work with studying more easily.

But don't disregard the preparation and follow-up work a full-time study course implicates.

The program - Interdisciplinary courses, projects and more

The objective of our master’s program is to help you develop your own unmistakable visual language which you can use for applied or artistic work. The core curriculum therefore consists of two experimental projects that you work on independently. A considerable portion of the program focuses on the analysis of narrative perspectives and their structure as well as visual storytelling to train your capacity for self-reflection as an artist.

With an additional elective block, we enable you to choose from a wide range of courses that impart knowledge of strategies in entrepreneurship and curatorial practices.

The master’s thesis that you’ll complete in your third semester is made up of a photography project and an academic report.

Your career options with a master's degree in photography

The Master’s degree provides you with the necessary qualifications to work as a successful freelance photographer, as an artist, or to take a leading role in an agency or company for example within the fast-paced media industry. You will have the skills and competences of working in interdisciplinary, multicultural, and international teams which is sought after in art institutions, design agencies, at publishers and magazines, in galleries, film and media industry, or the art market.

Our alumni started careers as:

• Photographers for advertising and magazines, company communications, and events
• Photographic artists
• Freelancers

Tuition fees and funding

As a private university, we are funded not by the state, but by tuition fees. For this reason, studying at the University of Applied Sciences Europe costs more than at a public university. But it’s worth it: University of Applied Sciences Europe graduates meet essential requirements of design, and this sets them apart from the graduates of many public universities. Your employment and earnings prospects are greatly improved.

All costs are included in the monthly tuition fee.

We are happy to provide you with information on funding your studies and on any available scholarships. If you have any further questions, our Student Guidance Office can provide you with detailed information. Find out useful information on Masters funding on this website.

Applying at University of Applied Sciences Europe

You can apply a year in advance for the winter semester.

A complete application will include the following:

1. Completed Online application form
2. Dated and signed copies of your degree papers and transcript of records including the taken seminars/ modules and credit points (in English or German)
3. An up-to-date résumé with your educational & professional background
4. A portfolio or website containing at least 5 artistic or design related projects you have been actively involved in.
5. A paper approximately five pages long (A4 or letter size) introducing a possible thesis topic to be written in English or German.
6. Proof of English proficiency or skill level (B2 CEFR).

The admission procedure includes an approximately 45-minute personal interview and the review of your proposal and portfolio. Your knowledge of English will be tested in the interview.

Find out more about the application process at BTK.