DEKRA Media University
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Private, Berlin |
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| City | Berlin |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Students | ≈ 332 |
| Programmes | 1 programme · 1 bachelor's |
| Application | Via uni-assist |
About the university
Within our Bachelor programmes we offer a wide range of specialisations in each programme: media design, marketing communication, communication psychology (Communication Management), online journalism, TV journalism, TV presentation, public relations (Journalism and PR) as well as directing, cinematography, production, postproduction, sound design (Film and Television) , acting for film/directing or film education and media pedagogy (Film and Performing Arts).
The university is open to creative, young people who are willing to show commitment and enjoy studying in a vibrant atmosphere – in the heart of Berlin!
Programmes
1 programme →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2Application via uni-assistDeadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study and live
| Living costs per month | €1,277–1,343Room in a shared flat (WG) €1,277 · Own studio €1,343 |
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| Living costs per semester | from €7,662 |
Data for 2026. WG room and a 30 m² flat (warm rent) — MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026; other costs (food, clothing, transport, study materials) — a student's basic need under BAföG, €475 a month (§ 13 BAföG). Studierendenwerk dormitory rents are not entered yet. Source. For the student visa the blocked account needs €992 a month (€11,904 a year); the amount is revised every year.
Living costs in the city in detail →
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Questions about DEKRA Media University
Are there programmes in English?
Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.