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Media University of Applied Sciences
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Media University of Applied Sciences

At Media University, you’ll find a broad portfolio of programs spanning media, management, design, and psychology.

Founded in 2008 as HMKW – Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft, Media University is a private, state-recognized institution with institutional accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities. All current degree programs are accredited by FIBAA or are undergoing accreditation. MU operates campuses in Berlin and Cologne and, since the 2016/17 winter semester, in Frankfurt am Main as well. Since summer 2020, the university has been part of the European university network ADE.

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Facts about the university

Ownership Private, Berlin
City Berlin
Founded 2008
Programmes 2 programmes · 2 master's, 2 in English
Application Directly to the university; master's until 15.09
Campuses Campus Berlin, Campus Frankfurt, Campus Cologne

About the university

The university offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees across journalism and communication, management and business, design, psychology, and the humanities. A distinctive feature is its double-degree options such as “Visual Communication and Graphic Design,” “Public Relations and Digital Marketing,” and “International Marketing and Media Management,” equipping graduates with cross-disciplinary profiles valued by multiple industries.

To support a strong transition into the labor market, MU blends rigorous academics with extensive hands-on experience. Collaborations with institutions and companies feed real-world briefs into coursework, including the regular Berlin project week with renowned partners like ZDF, Sony, and Deutsche Welle. Student productions are showcased online as well as on television and radio.

Programs are designed to build both theoretical insight and job-ready skills. By graduation, students present a broad, demonstrable competency set that sets them apart in competitive application processes.

Students seeking international exposure receive dedicated support. MU has participated in Erasmus since 2013 and actively promotes exchanges and cooperation with European and non-European universities; its partner network continues to grow.

Professors and teaching staff mentor students throughout their studies and early careers. We succeed as a university when our alumni succeed—study at Media University is demanding, but highly rewarding.

Our locations

Located in Germany’s media hubs—Berlin, Cologne, and Frankfurt am Main—our campuses provide ideal conditions for media studies. Here you benefit from a dynamic ecosystem and diverse career paths, whether you aim for traditional media or the start-up scene.

Faculties

The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.

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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.

  1. 1
    Check your school-leaving certificate
    Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
  2. 2
    Application directly to the university
    master's until 15.09. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
  3. 3
    Admission, visa, moving
    Plan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.

A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.

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Questions about Media University of Applied Sciences

Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 2 programmes are taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Master's programmes: until 15.09. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

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